Staff Assistant - Coordinator of Advising, Enrollment, and Student Success

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Staff Assistant - Coordinator of Advising, Enrollment, and Student Success Department Summary

The College of Continuing Studies offers access to Bridgewater State University by providing pathways to degrees, credentials for post-traditional students, and noncredit professional, corporate, and community education programs. We offer high-quality, flexible programs and courses-on campus, online, and at our satellite locations-that allow students with complex lives to achieve their educational, professional, and lifelong learning goals.

Position Summary

As a member of the College of Continuing Studies professional staff, the Coordinator of Advising, Enrollment, and Student Success will play a crucial role in meeting the University's enrollment, student success, and retention goals. This position involves providing academic advising, enrollment support, and success coaching to students in the College of Continuing Studies. They will also coordinate and assist the college's part-time academic advisors and organize advising, enrollment, student success, and retention activities. In addition, they will coordinate career and graduate studies focused informational events. This position will also work to promote access, equity, and community.

Standard Schedule: Monday through Fridays 9am-5pm

This position is located on campus in Bridgewater, MA. This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule in accordance with BSU's remote work policy.

This is an APA position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

Essential Duties

• Provide academic advising to degree-seeking and non-degree students in the College of Continuing Studies.
• Coordinate assignment of advisees to part-time academic advisors in the college.
• Provide success coaching to degree-seeking College of Continuing Studies students.
• Provide enrollment assistance to students.
• Develop and implement advising initiatives and activities.
• Develop and implement student success and retention initiatives and activities.
• Organize career and graduate studies informational events.
• Assist with student problem resolutions.
• Attend College of Continuing Studies and University events as assigned.
• Act as a liaison to offices within the Division of Student Success and Diversity including Veteran's Services, Legacy, and the Pride Center.
• Act as a liaison to offices within the Division of Student Life including Commuter Services and the Student Professional Development office.
• Act as a liaison with Career Services.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and commitment to issues of access, equity, and inclusion in all interactions with students, the community, and campus colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience or equivalent combination of relevant experiences related to enrollment, retention, student involvement, and student services.
• Effective communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity and commitment to issues of access, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work with a diverse community of learners and ability to exercise patience and understanding with learning challenges related to technology.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with programming and events.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of serving post-traditional students.
• Willingness to engage in some evening and weekend work, including local travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual or Multi-lingual.
• Master's degree.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of public higher education.
• Knowledge of University programs and culture.
• Experience with all facets of Continuing Studies Programming including but not limited to degree seeking, non-degree, and non-credit learning opportunities.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type APA Professional Salary Range $57,000-$61,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S01340P Open Date 07/06/2026 Application Review Start Date Close Date 08/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a member of a collective bargaining unit that governs employment at Massachusetts State Universities?
• AFSCME
• APA
• MSCA
• Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents