Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation.
• Holds or held an unlimited tonnage deck or engine license.
• Proficient in computer and software literacy, data management, and record-keeping.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software systems commonly used in higher education, i.e. Elucian and Informer.
• Background in higher education and/or past teaching experience.
• Familiar with the Code of Federal Regulations, SOLAS, and STCW Code
• Have at least three years of experience sailing commercially as a licensed officer

General Statement of Duties: Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Mariner Credentialing office is searching for an energetic STCW assessor, and data manager. The ideal candidate values a team-driven environment focused on customer service, accuracy, and attention to detail. A key part of the role is engaging with faculty and other assessors to ensure records-keeping systems are up-to-date and meeting with cadets to communicate their progress toward program completion. The department’s assistant director (AD) will serve as a subject matter expert in credentialing regulations and assist the director in implementing a USCG credentialing process personalized for each license-track student. In addition, the AD will conduct record keeping in support of the USCG audit process, participate in program development, and assist with a busy office.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director supports the Director in departmental functions to:

• Manage US Coast Guard licensing records.
• Teach and assess STCW classes
• Interact daily with students to assist them on their path towards becoming a licensed mariner
• Engage with faculty to ensure timely and proper data input.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the national and STCW requirements for obtaining a credential
• Update software, record assessments, and prepare for the Coast Guard’s audit every five years and maintain systems in the intervening years.
• Conduct meetings and/or training sessions from time to time outside the normal working day.

To apply, please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of three (3) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to [email protected]. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.