Academic Specialist for Human Services

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 tasks and programs as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. - Assist in certifying students for 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. - Attend professional development activities. - 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-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. - Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. - Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account