Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Human Services Academic Specialist is a twelve-month (12) month position. In addition to teaching, the Human Services Academic Specialist provides support to srudents during their field placements at local agencies. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
The Human Services Academic Specialist will:
- Teach up to 12 hours per week during the semester and intersessions, including day and evening classes.
- Execute administrative tasks and programs as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
- Assist in certifying students for fieldwork, evaluating current field sites, and establishing new field sites.
- Recruit and mentor students through the field application process, placing srudents at appropriate sites.
- Conduct field visits, monitor, and contribute to assessment of student performance.
- Travel locally to meet with srudents and agency representatives at field sites, with some evenings and weekends required.
- Assist in training and supervision of field liaisons.
- Participate in curriculum development, course planning and program assessment projects.
- Utilize research-based data to engage in activities that promote student retention and successful program completion.
- Attend professional development activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
- New Jersey Social Work certification (CSW) or licensure (LSW) preferred.
- One year teaching experience in higher education.
- One year administrative experience in higher education.
- One year experience as a fieldwork liaison in higher education.
- Two years of program, policy, or management experience in a social work or related field.
- Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse student population.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Blackboard LMS modern technology and its use int he classroom.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary for this position is $60,000.
Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
- Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
- Retirement systems through New Jersey State
- Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
- Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
- Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
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The college also offers optional programs such as:
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account