Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Cranford, Elizabeth

General Description:

The Coordinator for Experiential Learning – STEM , under the direction of the Title V Project Director and in collaboration with STEM Division, will coordinate experiential learning opportunities (ELOs), and engage students in active career planning and exploration, beginning with the fields of Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Cyber Forensics, then extending to other STEM Division programs. By strengthening the College’s relationships with outside employers and community organizations, the Coordinator will facilitate STEM student placement in internships and fieldwork. In addition, the Coordinator will support instructors in the development of ELOs using industry-specific technological tools in the Cyber Center, and Innovation Center, and oversee the grant resources.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, expand, and facilitate placement in work-based learning experiences including, but not limited to, internships and fieldwork for Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Cyber

Forensics, then extending to other STEM Division programs.

• Strengthen and maintain the College’s relationship with outside employers and community organizations in the STEM fields.

• Develop and facilitate career development activities to all STEM students including but not limited to workshops, on-demand skills training, professional connections, career exploration, resume preparation, and interview preparation.

• Coordinate professional development for staff and faculty on the best practices of student career development and training on use of industry-specific technological tools in the Cyber Center and Innovation Center.

• Collaborate with Cyber Center Coordinator and STEM instructors to develop on-campus, industry-specific ELOs that may include relevant technological tools in the Cyber Center and Innovation Center.

• Develop a career workshop series for STEM students.

• Conduct annual assessment of relevant industry-specific technological tools for the STEM programs. Recommend updates to tools in the Cyber Center and Innovation Center based on data-informed decision-making.

• Provide weekly grant usage reports for the Career Development activities.

• Promote ELOs through informational sessions, Canvas, social media, class visits, etc.

• Collect data and assess results of experiential learning on student learning outcomes. Recommend modifications to existing services based on data-informed decision-making.

• Prepare and submit reports to the Title V Project Director, as required.

• Research and inform project staff/faculty on best practices in experiential learning for student success.

• Share grant updates and available resources for including ELOs in the classroom and in other areas of the college with the Experiential Education Advisory Committee.

• Collaborate with the Title V Preparing Union Students for Career Success staff, faculty, and Program Advisory Team on student success and retention initiatives.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and industry-related experience in Computer Science/Cyber Programming required. Master’s degree and industry-related experience in Computer Science/Cyber Programming preferred.

Experience:

Preferred Experience:

• Title V Grant, EOF , or related cohort-based program experience working directly with students.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Experience working in experiential and service-learning programs.

• Knowledge of industry-specific technological tools for Computer Science and Cyber programs.

• Proven record of building partnerships with employers and agencies.

• Experience with student learning outcomes assessment.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Preferred Experience:

• Title V Grant, EOF , or related cohort-based program experience working directly with students.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Experience working in experiential and service-learning programs.

• Knowledge of industry-specific technological tools for Computer Science and Cyber programs.

• Proven record of building partnerships with employers and agencies.

• Experience with student learning outcomes assessment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.