Description

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About Northern Essex Community College:

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, conveniently located within easy reach of Boston and the scenic beaches and state parks of New England's coastline. Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development), NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce. As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves.

Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses.

NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long-term success in the workforce. The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Director of Early College and Dual Enrollment (Director): Early College; Haverhill (100 Elliott St.) and Lawrence (45 Franklin St.) Campuses; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the VP of Academic Affairs, the Director of Early College and Dual Enrollment is primarily responsible for leading, designing, implementing, budgeting and measuring the progress of new initiatives undertaken by the unit. Additionally, this position will manage Early College and Dual Enrollment operations and assist the VP and other college leadership in project development, execution, and developing tools to create growth in Early College, a dual enrollment program that serves regional high schools across the Merrimack Valley.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of Early College and Dual Enrollment programs.
Develop and manage Early College and Dual Enrollment budgets, monitor spending, and provide financial projections and recommendations.
Develop and manage program agreements, MOUs, and contracts in collaboration with college leadership and external partners.
Establish project timelines, benchmarks, and deliverables and monitor progress across unit and cross-unit initiatives.
Lead the development, implementation, and management of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Early College grants and support private grant opportunities.
Maintain program data and reporting processes to support strategic planning, grant reporting, and program evaluation.
Represent the Vice President with campus offices, K-12 partners, state agencies, grant funders, and other stakeholders.
Serve on Commonwealth committees and participate in stakeholder meetings related to Early College implementation, technical assistance, and growth.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with regional K-12 schools and other external partners to expand Early College opportunities.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs and academic divisions to identify and support faculty teaching dual-enrolled students, including professional development.
Serve as a liaison between college offices and regional high school partners to facilitate effective program coordination and communication.
Collaborate with Enrollment Services and other college offices to develop and implement processes that expand Early College programming.
Develop and coordinate annual Early College operations calendars in alignment with the College's academic calendar and external partnership agreements.
Supervise, support, and develop staff within the unit, including leading individual and group staff meetings.
Evaluate Early College models and recommend strategies for program growth, operational effectiveness, and fiscal sustainability.
Coordinate special projects and develop new programs at the direction of the Vice President and other college leadership.
Participate in campus and community activities supporting K-14 student success, internationalization, and community engagement, including service on the Lawrence Educational Attainment Taskforce.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and minimum of five years of full-time professional education and/or student services work including development, implementation and execution of similar education programs; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations including low-income, first generation and disabled students in need of academic assistance.
Demonstrated ability to develop and use data.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to present complex academic information to diverse audiences.
Ability to travel between campuses, school districts and off-site location as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a community college.
Bilingual or Bicultural (Spanish and English)
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
Experience working with dual enrolled student populations
Experience teaching in K-12 or community college
Experience supervising professional staff

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $104,000.00 - $114,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery

Official Title: Director

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Haverhill - 100 Elliot Street

Job

Education

Agency

Northern Essex Comm College

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026, 4:43:58 PM

Number of Openings

Salary (Pay Basis)

104,000.00 - 114,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Elizabete Trelegan - 9785563928Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator Phone Number

Director of Early College and Dual Enrollment