Skills Improvement Specialist; Preceptor

Skills Improvement Specialist (Preceptor)

About the Organization At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport.

Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county. What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation.

Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200‑bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

This is a grant‑funded position. An experienced Skills Improvement Specialist (Preceptor) is necessary to help curriculum (General, Airframe, and Powerplant) certificate of completion students' opportunities to refresh and practice skills delivered through the airman certification standards (ACS) curriculum.

• Perform, convey, and assist students to further develop skills required to assure as outlined in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
• Follow or create lesson plans for each ACS objective to meet knowledge, risk management, and skills requirements
• Work with ATI administration to secure equipment for projects
• Work with project director and ATI administration to evaluate student success rates.
• Build a scheduling system where students can easily seek assistance
• Be able to travel and attend train the trainer NC3 instructor certification training classes
• Deliver and certify Snap‑On NC3 training to students at Vaughn College

Maintain records of trained students both on NC3 and post‑course skills improvement training.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings is required for this position. 1 year of teaching and curriculum development experience is necessary for this position.