Summer Education Specialist - Teaching; PT, Seasonal

If you're exploring new career opportunities or seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment, consider Mercer County Community College (MCCC). As a publicly supported institution committed to open access and student success, MCCC strives to attract, retain, and support a highly skilled and collaborative workforce—our most valuable asset.

At Mercer, campus culture and belonging are celebrated, and our sense of community is deeply rooted in both our mission and daily practices. With two distinct campuses—the James Kerney Campus in the heart of Trenton and our expansive 292‑acre West Windsor Campus just six miles away—MCCC offers the benefits of a robust institution with the close‑knit feel of a true community.

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive culture, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes credit course tuition waivers for themselves, their spouses, and dependents—making higher education more accessible for the whole family. With 69 degree programs and 35 credit certificate options, there are countless ways to grow with us—both personally and professionally.

• Facilitating small group discussions, lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Provide academic, social, and recreational advisement to promote a more enriching academic experience.
• Prepares individual personal and academic objectives for assigned participants and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Develops curriculum and manages classroom activities.
• Assists students with computer-assisted instructions.
• Maintains attendance records.
• Other related duties such as advising student activities or organizations, academic advisement and counseling.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Actively recruits students by distributing and collecting program applications; ensures that prospective participants are eligible as stipulated by program regulations.
• Uses interviews, transcripts, report cards, and tests to identify individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
• Conducts follow‑up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
• Plans trips and activities to expose students to colleges/universities and to provide cultural enrichment.
• Provides guidance to new program counselors.
• Assists in the development of flyers, newsletters, and/or brochures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.

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This position is contingent upon grant funds.

Positions in this class typically require ability to use a keyboard, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Strong interpersonal skills focusing on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas, and tries new things.
• Can provide sound judgment and displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;…