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Job Offer: Academic Specialist, Computer Science:Union County CollegeJob description:Academic Specialist, Computer ScienceBelow you will find the job description for the position including the requirements and any additional documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.
Job AnnouncementPosition InformationPosition Title: Academic Specialist, Computer Science Campus: All Department: Computer Science Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct: Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant: Regular General Description: Under the direction of the Academic Deans, the Academic Specialist is a twelve (12) month contracted full-time position. Academic Specialists will perform administrative responsibilities in Academic Affairs and student service that focus on student success initiatives and the College's educational goals and priorities. Academic Specialists will also be permitted to teach academic subjects, evaluate staff including faculty and adjunct faculty, carry out administrative projects and programs, and advise students. Using predictive and learning analytics, Academic Specialists support the primary institutional mission of student success. Characteristics, tasks, and Job responsibilities: • Provides classroom instruction up to 12 hours per week. • Delivers instructional approaches that engage students and support student success. • Designs, prepares, and develops instructional materials. • Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by manager. • Interviews and evaluates staff, including faculty and adjunct faculty for purposes including, but not limited to, hiring, retention, non-renewals and/or discipline. • Provides assistance with hiring adjunct faculty, evaluating faculty and staffing. • Maintains accurate student records. • Uses data and analytics to improve student retention and completion results. • Advises students all over their educational life cycle and provides discipline specific information. • Supports students through tutoring and mentoring activities. • Supports student learning outside of class by maintaining office hours. • Develops and assesses courses under the supervision of the Dean. • Demonstrates knowledge of modern technology and its use in the classroom. • Assists with curriculum & assessment projects, division reports including, revisions, changes or updates • Assists the Dean with budget activities, including the Perkins grant. • Writes grants and participates in the administration of grant activities. • Provides strong advocacy for the program/s. • Participates in all commencement events. • Represents the College at conferences and seminars, as needed. • Participates in the College governance process. • Exhibits regular, prompt attendance as an essential job responsibility. • Conducts meetings as necessary for the effective functioning of the program, including any committee meetings. • Provide administrative support to the STEM Division Office. • Other tasks as assigned. Specialized Job tasks : • Regularly assesses computer science courses and programs to ensure that curriculum is up-to-date and innovative in this evolving field. • Demonstrates competency in various programming languages and identify new languages and technologies to support computer programs. • Develops partnerships with industry experts to provide real-world practices for students. • Coordinate student activities to support grant initiatives and the goals of the division. • Spearhead innovative STEM projects that support undergraduate research in the computer science field. • Track and examine student data to improve student retention and completion results. • Can teach upper level computer and cyber courses. Education Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, computer programming, data science or closely related field required. practice: practice working with a diverse population preferred. Competencies and expertise Required: • knowledge of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college. • Commitment to student success. • Participatory leadership abilities style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving. • Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence. • Sensitivity to the educational and personal goals of a diverse student population. • Demonstrated capability to utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles. • capability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational expertise. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • This position's tasks are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, located on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel is required income: Starting $75,000 Additional Information : UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. Information technology is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign tasks to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment: Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet College needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. capability and availability to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the College. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 09/20/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » Public Job Posting on UCC.edu » Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting) » Personal Referral » Agency Referral » Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger) » Linked-in » NJ.com » HigherEdJobs.com » HERC.org » Other Website Not Listed » Other Source Not Listed * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. 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(Open Ended Question) * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License? » Yes » No * Effective September 1, 2011, the ?New Jersey First Act? contains new residency requirements for most public agents and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey? » Yes » No Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume/CV » Cover Letter » Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire) Optional Documents Skills:
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