Program Coordinator, Accounting and Finance

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Budgeting, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Course Coordination, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Financial Management, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Online Courses, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Program Evaluation, Programming Methodologies, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Scholarship, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Winston-Salem, NC
POSTED
27 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Program Coordinator, Accounting and Finance Posting Number 2791 Job Schedule Full Time Job Shift Varied OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary Max Salary Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator, Accounting and Finance, will be a member of a diverse team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing equitable economic mobility, personal empowerment, and transformed communities. A Program Coordinator is a full-time instructor who is given administrative release time to support student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing equitable economic mobility, personal empowerment, and transformed communities.

The Program Coordinator conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. The Program Coordinator facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful, and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. The Program Coordinator evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, the Program Coordinator participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. The Program Coordinator also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.

In addition to carrying out the duties of an Instructor, the Program Coordinator provides coordination, oversight and leadership for the assigned academic program or discipline. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for program development, equipment and facilities, personnel, and financial responsibilities. A Program Coordinator will be assigned a teaching load in his/her field of expertise under the approval of the Department Chair and Divisional Dean.

This is a 10-month faculty position in which the individual will teach courses primarily in the Accounting and Finance Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree or higher in Accounting or related field with 18 credit hours of accounting

Willingness and ability to travel and work at offsite center locations as necessary

Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes

Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, online, and weekend classes as needed

Ability to work in a diverse environment

Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting certification (CPA or CMA).

Experience teaching in higher education.

Experience with distance learning technologies.

Knowledge and experience with de-escalation techniques.

Essential Duties

Divisional Administration

Assume responsibility for the structure as well as the daily operation of the program/discipline, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness

Assume a leadership role in the continued development of the program/discipline, including an ongoing process for periodic and systematic review of program effectiveness together with methodology for program revision based on the results of these reviews

Make recommendations to Department Chairperson for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities

Approve requests for supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as appropriate

Assure the availability of supplies, equipment, and instructional materials to program faculty

Recommend and approve textbooks for adoption and supplementary materials for acquisition to the Department Chairperson as appropriate

Work with the college bookstore and textbook publishers to order appropriate course materials

Assist the Department Chairperson in the preparation and supervision of departmental program/discipline budgets

Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments

Teaching and Learning

Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean

Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes

Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies

Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports

Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Assess student learning using appropriate modalities

Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department

Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction

Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content from curriculum

Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes

Embrace Forsyth Techs mission, vision and core values

Faculty Development

Recommend instructors teaching assignments to the Department Chairperson

Support new instructors and assist in orienting them to the jobs responsibilities and to the Colleges operations and policies

Recruit, recommend for employment and supervise part-time instructors

Assists with interviews and recommends for employment and mentor full-time faculty

Work with Human Resources in the hiring process to complete all paperwork for new part-time instructors

Assist in employee evaluation through classroom observation as requested by the Department Chairperson

Communicate new and updated policies as needed

Coordinate interdepartmental goals to ensure alignment with college goals and vision

Coach and provide ongoing performance feedback to employees, set realistic and measurable performance goals and ensure employees have appropriate professional development opportunities

Effectively manage performance and assist employees to meet established College standards and expectations

Provide leadership of assigned team, lead efforts in recruitment, interviewing, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct departmental work

Student Success

Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and career goals

Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student

Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance

Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions

Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying, and addressing problems, and connecting with support services

Learn, utilize, and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the colleges student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others

Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings

Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies

Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the Program(s) and the development of new courses in the area of expertise

Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research

Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of success in instructional areas of the College

Contributions to Community

Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team

Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required

Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus

Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts

Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable

Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the College and the Department

Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings

Represent the College and Program at recruiting events as needed

Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the College serves

Responsible for working with the Colleges Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs within their divisions

Continuous Development

Develop a professional development plan that for approval by the supervisor and participate in those professional development activities that are approved.

Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.

Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.

Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the College

Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with their work and connected to higher education

Keep abreast of current technology required by the College

Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment
  • The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools
  • The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds
  • The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/28/2026 Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a Masters degree or higher in Accounting or related field with 18 credit hours of accounting?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Other Document
  • Professional Certificates
  • Official Transcripts 1
  • Official Transcripts 2
  • Official Transcripts 3
  • Official Transcripts 4

About the Company

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Forsyth Technical Community College