Academic Specialist in Respiratory Care

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Position Information Position Title Academic Specialist in Respiratory Care Campus Plainfield Department Respiratory Care Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-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.

• Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by Supervisor.
• 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 outcomes.
• Advises students throughout their educational life cycle and provides discipline specific information.
• Supports students through tutoring and mentoring activities.
• Delivers instructional approaches that engage students and support student success.
• Provides classroom instruction up to 12 hours per week.
• Supports student learning outside of class by maintaining office hours.
• Designs, prepares and develops instructional materials.
• 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.
• 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 Allied Sciences Division Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Participates in the student recruitment and admissions process.
• Fosters instructor participation in staff development and training programs, as needed.
• Achieves and maintains CoARC standards and practice.
• Collaborates with Director of Clinical Education to manage student clinical experience and clinical instructors
• Interacts with Medical Director on a regular basis seeking input and medical direction.
• Maintains and monitors delivery of the clinical curriculum in coordination with program advisory committees and CoARC standards.
• Maintains appropriate and accessible inventories of training supplies and equipment.
• Ensures the safety and cleanliness of all classrooms, labs, and other departmental areas.
• Maintains adequate class sizes and student-to- instructor ratios through appropriate staffing and scheduling.
• Works effectively with other departments in the Division of Allied Sciences to maintain an overall environment that is conducive to learning

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

An Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current professional license as required by the state of New Jersey.

Experience

Experience working with a diverse population preferred.

A minimum of…