Academic Specialist Human Services

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Full-Time Regular Paterson, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition

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 students 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:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
• New Jersey Social Work certification (CSW) or licensure (LSW) preferred.
• One year teaching experience in higher education.
• One year administrative experience in higher education.
• One year experience as a fieldwork liaison in higher education.
• Two years of program, policy, or management experience in a social work or related field.
• Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse student population.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required.
• 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‑patient medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance
  provides cash benefits to assist with out‑of‑patient expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs
  :
  Additional contributions to retirement account