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: Elizabeth

General Description:

Assume the responsibility for the realization of the goals of educational/training program awarded to CEWD . In conjunction with appropriate Center staff, recruit staff, schedule, organize, coordinate and evaluate the overall activities of the assigned programs. Assist with the development of educational/training programs, orient instructors and staff, schedule ongoing professional development activities. Monitor student participation and progress. Provide funders with appropriate information and reports.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set program educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them.

• Assume all additional assignments that contribute to the welfare of the Center as required by the Director.

• Implement all programmatic operations and fiscal oversight.

• Conduct evaluations of student services staff to assure the implementation of program requirements.

• Coordinate the activities of all FT and PT staff assigned to the program and advise staff on Program structure and activities to support program objectives.

• Coordinate Referral Process with the Director and the Union County Department of Social Services to meet contractual obligations.

• Compile and submit all required program information to Center- MIS staff.

• Conduct weekly team meetings in order to identify and address problems as they arise. Report serious problems to the Director.

• Schedule all on and off campus activities.

• In conjunction with staff, monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reduction and needed support services. Participate in individual student conferences as necessary.

• Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities. Interview and place new students; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students.

• Supervise, assist and evaluate assigned staff to assure adherence to the contract requirements.

• Prepare monthly reports on staffing, recruitment, student progress, placement, CWEP participation and program completion.

• Comply with all Center personnel, purchasing and budgeting procedures.

• Liaison with funders regarding program monitoring and program reports. Prepare program reports using the funder data bases. Collect reports in order to prepare cumulative reports and narrative using the funder data bases.

• Attend all required meetings.

• Coordinate student job search activities with Job Development staff

• Maintain on-going liaison with Center staff having responsibilities that impact on program activities.

• Prepares reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of Director.

• At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

Minimum requirement of 3 years’ management experience with local, state or federal programs.

Proposal writing experience is required.

Familiarity with occupational education needs and goals helpful.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Minimum requirement of 3 years’ management experience with local, state or federal programs.

Proposal writing experience is required.

Familiarity with occupational education needs and goals helpful.

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.