Academic Specialist for Human Services

Job Description

Job Description

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:

1. Teach up to 12 hours per week during the semester and intersessions, including day and evening classes.
2. Execute administrative tasks and programs as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
3. Assist in certifying students for fieldwork, evaluating current field sites, and establishing new field sites.
4. Recruit and mentor students through the field application process, placing srudents at appropriate sites.
5. Conduct field visits, monitor, and contribute to assessment of student performance.
6. Travel locally to meet with srudents and agency representatives at field sites, with some evenings and weekends required.
7. Assist in training and supervision of field liaisons.
8. Participate in curriculum development, course planning and program assessment projects.
9. Utilize research-based data to engage in activities that promote student retention and successful program completion.
10. Attend professional development activities.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND:

1. Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
2. New Jersey Social Work certification (CSW) or licensure (LSW) preferred.
3. One year teaching experience in higher education.
4. One year administrative experience in higher education.
5. One year experience as a fieldwork liaison in higher education.
6. Two years of program, policy, or management experience in a social work or related field.
7. Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse student population.
8. Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required.
9. 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)

Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours 

28 hours

14 hours

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