Academic Program Coordinator II - Accounting (PT - 18 hrs)

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, CA

About The Position

Provides administrative oversight and coordination of the Accounting program through the development, implementation, evaluation, and advancement of course curriculum and programs, teaching effectiveness, student advisement, academic support systems, and program promotion. This position reports to the Department Chair of Business and Professional Studies at NHTI, Concords Community College. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assists the Department Chair with the administration of the Accounting program including the recruitment and selection of faculty, scheduling and assigning of instructional assignments and the evaluation of Accounting faculty. Assists the Department Chair in the identification, development and implementation of professional development and training plans for faculty. Serves as academic advisor to Accounting students and helps promote student retention. Develops, implements, and evaluates curricula; maintains program/course documents. Oversees the accounting curriculum and reviews and coordinates textbook selection. Communicates and works with other academic and non-academic departments on issues of mutual concern such as general academic issues, library purchases, registration and placement activities. Participates in meetings, recruitment events and activities of academic leadership council. Monitors graduates for the purpose of compiling placement statistics. Maintains liaison with professional community including recruiting, developing and advising the advisory committee, and responding to professional development needs. Assists with the procurement process for program-related materials, equipment, etc. Serves on faculty and department, college, and system committees and teams as required. Complies with College, System, State and Federal rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in accounting or closely re lated field . Experience: Five years professional experience as an accountant or accounting instructor. OR Education: Masters degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in Education or accounting. A Masters degree in Education requires a bachelors degree in accounting. Experience: Four years professional experience as an accountant or accounting instructor. License/Certification: Valid drivers license or access to transportation. Recommended Work Traits: Knowledge of the accounting field as it relates to the course of instruction, teaching methods and materials, and curriculum development, and course/program evaluation. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Ability to work effectively with educators and business and community people outside the college. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and as a member of academic department/team. Ability to handle matters with diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality, as appropriate. Ability to exercise professional judgment and proper decision-making. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Community College System of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. The Community College System of NH does not discriminate on the basis on race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, or military, veteran, or marital status.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in accounting or closely re lated field .
Five years professional experience as an accountant or accounting instructor.
Masters degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in Education or accounting. A Masters degree in Education requires a bachelors degree in accounting.
Four years professional experience as an accountant or accounting instructor.
Valid drivers license or access to transportation.
Knowledge of the accounting field as it relates to the course of instruction, teaching methods and materials, and curriculum development, and course/program evaluation.
Knowledge of educational standards and procedures.
Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others.
Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student.
Ability to work effectively with educators and business and community people outside the college.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and as a member of academic department/team.
Ability to handle matters with diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality, as appropriate.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and proper decision-making.
Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college.

Responsibilities

Assists the Department Chair with the administration of the Accounting program including the recruitment and selection of faculty, scheduling and assigning of instructional assignments and the evaluation of Accounting faculty.
Assists the Department Chair in the identification, development and implementation of professional development and training plans for faculty.
Serves as academic advisor to Accounting students and helps promote student retention.
Develops, implements, and evaluates curricula; maintains program/course documents.
Oversees the accounting curriculum and reviews and coordinates textbook selection.
Communicates and works with other academic and non-academic departments on issues of mutual concern such as general academic issues, library purchases, registration and placement activities.
Participates in meetings, recruitment events and activities of academic leadership council.
Monitors graduates for the purpose of compiling placement statistics.
Maintains liaison with professional community including recruiting, developing and advising the advisory committee, and responding to professional development needs.
Assists with the procurement process for program-related materials, equipment, etc.
Serves on faculty and department, college, and system committees and teams as required.
Complies with College, System, State and Federal rules and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.