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Why Work At MWCC?

If you are looking for the opportunity to help students achieve their dreams, Mount Wachusett Community College is the place for you. We are an innovative institution for teaching and learning excellence. Students and faculty are at the center of everything we do. We are a true community, with everyone from our newest staff members to our most senior faculty and administrators, working together to define our way forward.

At the Mount, we strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel comfortable, and where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and rewarded. We continually look to innovate and enhance how we serve our students.

Our community is based on mutual respect, acceptance, and a commitment to honor our differences and make them work toward the advantage of all. We are committed to attracting the best faculty and staff for our students, regardless of age, race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, or lifestyle. A job at MWCC isn’t just a job, it is a rewarding career within a caring community.

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For The Benefits

Our full-time faculty and staff enjoy a liberal benefits package, including generous retirement plans, multiple health insurance options, dental care, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a dedicated employee assistance program.

In addition, our employees and their families benefit from a tuition remission program which provides education benefits at the Commonwealth’s state universities, community colleges, and the UMass system. Additionally, sabbatical opportunities and other professional development opportunities are possible.

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For The Earth

If sustainability is important to you, MWCC offers the chance to work at one of the greenest colleges in the nation. Our Gardner campus features two wind turbines, propelling us to near-carbon neutrality for campus operations. With the college’s biomass and solar technologies incorporated into the mix, coupled with significant efficiency improvements, MWCC generates nearly all of its energy on-site to operate as a near-zero net energy campus.

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For The Region

Mount Wachusett Community College is in the heart of Massachusetts, only an hour west of Boston, and just north of Worcester. The area is rich with outdoor activities, world class museums, farmers markets and culinary experiences. North Central Massachusetts is also home to excellent public, charter, and private schools as well as an affordable lifestyle.

We Look Forward To Meeting You!

We hope you will consider applying to a position and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

  • The Group Insurance Commission   (GIC) administers health insurance for eligible state employees, retirees, and their dependents and survivors. A MWCC employee is eligible to enroll in GIC health insurance if the employee is hired into a benefitted position and the employee’s regular work schedule is at least 50% of full-time hours.Employee Health and Other Insurance Benefits

PREMIUM DEDUCTIONS

All GIC premium deductions are taken one month in advance of coverage.

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATES

Basic Life & Health, Optional Life, Long Term Disability (LTD), GIC Dental/Vision, and FSA

According to Massachusetts Law Chapter 32A, the following employees are eligible for GIC benefits:

  • Permanent employees as outlined in CMR 1.02.
  • Employees must work at least 18.75 hours in a 37.5-hour workweek or 20 hours in a 40-hour workweek; employees who do not work the required number of hours are not eligible for GIC benefits.

New employee coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60 calendar days from the first date of employment, or two calendar months, whichever comes first.

Date Range of Employment: Coverage Begins On:
Jan. 2- Feb. 1 April 1
Feb. 2 – March 2 May 1
March 3 – April 2 June 1
April 3 – May 2 July 1
May 3 – June 2 August 1
June 3 – July 3 September 1
July 4 – August 2 October 1
Aug. 3 – Sept. 2 November 1
Sept. 3 – Oct. 2 December 1
Oct. 3 – Nov. 2 January 1
Nov. 3 – Dec. 3 February 1
Dec. 4 – Jan. 1 March 1

Employees who do not enroll in Basic Life, Basic Life and Health, Optional Life, LTD and GIC Dental/ Vision when first eligible (see NEW HIRE section) are subject to late enrollment and Annual Enrollment rules. See the corresponding LATE ENROLLMENT and ANNUAL ENROLLMENT sections for details.

Discover the many benefits available to Mount Wachusett Community College employees.  The list below represents just a few of the perks we offer to faculty and staff. If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

  • Cafe – extensive menu of hot, cold and/or healthy food selections. Dine in the South Café, the North Café, or the faculty lounge.
  • Diversity Opportunities – including Diversity Committee, special events, Partnership for Latino Success, and Minority Coalition to name a few
  • Employee Events – special events such as new employee orientation, art department-sponsored events, support staff appreciation luncheon and Employee Service Awards
  • BookstoreFollett Campus Bookstore discount
  • Professional Development & Wellness Workshops
  • Personal Enrichment Classes
  • Mount Fitness discounts
  • LaChance Library
  • Theatre at the Mount shows
  • And much more!

The College seeks to ensure that all faculty, administrators and staff members enjoy the highest level of professional development.

Internal Opportunities

Information and training opportunities are coordinated by the Division of Human Resources for general and specific groups of employees at the College. Such opportunities are generally shorter in duration and presented in a forum and at a time conducive to having as many employees participate as possible. Topics addressed throughout the year are typically developed by surveying all college employees for areas of interest at least once per year

External Opportunities

Employees also have the opportunity to apply for funding to support attendance at conferences or training hosted by professional associations. A multi-disciplinary committee reviews requests to support off-site professional development that may be specific to certain academic fields. The committee reviews requests on a monthly basis throughout the academic year and seeks to optimize the effect of the available resources by ensuring all segments of the College have access to some professional development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to come back from any conference or training event they attend and share the information across the campus.

The Division of Human Resources assists with establishing professional development opportunities with the following objectives in mind:

  • Increasing individual and group professional development opportunities through the promotion of internal and external programs and resources.
  • Sponsoring programs and presentations for the College community.
  • Improving the dissemination of information on innovative research projects for improving instruction, management or services.
  • Collaborating with other groups to promote professional development.
  • Developing and orienting new employees.
  • Recognizing deserving employees.

Regular benefited employees are entitled to a tuition waiver for themselves and dependent family members for all courses offered at a state or community college or university as described in the Board of Higher Education Tuition remission Policy. MWCC tuition waiver covers 100% of the employee and 50% of spouse and children.

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Search Faculty And Staff Jobs

We hope you will consider applying for one of our open position and discover what our current faculty and staff know, MWCC is a great place to work! Our extensive offerings are posted on our Interview Exchange site .

Annual Security Report

In compliance with the requirements of the Clery Act, the following information is provided to you as a prospective employee: Annual Security Report 2022 (PDF)

For additional information on the content of the report or to receive a printed copy of the report please contact: Pete Sennett

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Workplace Wellness

Mount Wachusett Community College promotes physical and emotional well-being among members of the campus community through relevant activities, information sharing, and resources.

Our vision is to foster the adoption of a wellness culture across the college, and to offer such benefits as improved health, greater feelings of well being, heightened personal performance, reduced sick leave and reduced medical expenditures.

Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

  • This program, still in development stage, is based on the Massachusetts Plan for Worksite Wellness.  The vision of the Massachusetts Worksite Wellness Initiative is that all worksites in Massachusetts will provide social, cultural and physical environments that support optimum employee health and well-being. Our mission is to promote worksite wellness through information, training, regulation and technical assistance. The goal of this process is to create a detailed plan for the wellness program, identify the steps needed to realize that vision, document those steps in a plan that works, and is easy to understand and implement. The program has three goals related to three outcome areas: employees, worksites and communities.
    • Worksite Wellness program strategies will improve the health and well-being of all employees across the Commonwealth.
    • Worksite Wellness will result in healthier worksites that result in positive returns on investment for employees and employers.
    • Worksite Wellness will support the creation of healthy communities and improved health systems and public policies that improve population health.

Discover the many benefits available to Mount Wachusett Community College employees.  The list below represents just a few of the perks we offer to faculty and staff. If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

  • Cafe – extensive menu of hot, cold and/or healthy food selections. Dine in the South Café, the North Café, or the faculty lounge.
  • Diversity Opportunities – including Diversity Committee, special events, Partnership for Latino Success, and Minority Coalition to name a few
  • Employee Events – special events such as new employee orientation, art department-sponsored events, support staff appreciation luncheon and Employee Service Awards
  • BookstoreFollett Campus Bookstore discount
  • Professional Development & Wellness Workshops
  • Personal Enrichment Classes
  • Mount Fitness discounts
  • LaChance Library
  • Theatre at the Mount shows
  • And much more!

Other Resources

For your convenience, this wellness webpage contains links to external internet addresses.  Mount Wachusett Community College does not endorse, approve, certify, or control external internet sites and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses.

The information on this website is for general reference purposes only. It should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice. You are urged to consult with your health care provider for diagnosis of and treatment for any health related condition.

The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts is an organization of Massachusetts health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles for all employees of Massachusetts through health promotion activities at the worksite.

  • The SHINE Initiative: The SHINE Initiative develops funding and strategic alliances to improve public awareness and understanding of mental health issues, research and treatment.
  • NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Helps individuals in suicidal crisis within the United States to contact the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.
  • SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Aims to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, and features information, news, and resources.
  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: DBSA offers information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to patient support groups across the USA.
  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Non-profit organization provides information and support for patients and health professionals, with details of conditions, and lists of resources.
  • HelpGuide: Take control of your health, relationships and emotional well-being.
  • The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth.
  • US Dept of Veteran Affairs – Mental Health: Authoritative mental health information and resources for Veterans and their families.
  • AddictionCenter:  Addiction Center offers comprehensive addiction information and guide to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more.
  • SmokeFree: Smokefree.gov is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.
  • Help Guide to Quit Smoking: A Guide to Kicking the Habit for Good.
  • CDC – Quit Smoking:  Comprehensive tobacco prevention and control.
  • Quitting Smoking:  10 Ways to Resist Tobacco Cravings.
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse: NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
  • SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
  • Drug Treatment Center Finder – Drug Treatment Center Finder is a not for profit, comprehensive online nationwide directory of addiction treatment and mental health services.
  • Addiction Resource – Provides a wealth of information to help individuals struggling with an addiction and provide support to their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and successfully overcome addiction for life.

Emergency Services

On Campus DIAL 1111

When you need emergency assistance, whether it be medical or civil, please locate a telephone and DIAL 1111. Be prepared to give the operator the following information.

  1. Your NAME
  2. Location (Floor and Room Number)
  3. Nature of Emergency
  4. Remain on the telephone until operator acknowledges your message.

Do not call the Health/Wellness Center for emergency services as this wastes valuable response time. The 1111 line is always open for emergency use days and evenings. The emergency team, consisting of Health/Wellness Services personnel and Security personnel, is always on alert to offer assistance at any moment.

Please note the RED SIGNS that are posted throughout the College as reminders to us all.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Campus Police at extension 9150.

Ready To Take The Next Step?

Your journey starts with a single step. We have all the information you need to move forward with confidence. Reach out today to learn more about life at The Mount and how to get started.