Academic Program Coordinator II - Human Service, Addiction Counseling & Social Sciences (PT - 18 hours)

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, CA

11h

About The Position

Assists with administering the Human Service, Addiction Counseling and Social Sciences department 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 Human Service, Addiction Counseling, and Social Sciences.

Requirements

Master degree in related social science discipline or related academic discipline.
Five years of professional experience in higher education related to academics, teaching, and administrative work
Valid drivers license or access to transportation.
Through knowledge of teaching methods, the use of instructional materials and the organization of effective teaching.
Knowledge of educational standards and procedures.
Ability to secure cooperation of administration to originate and implement new programs, to improve existing programs, and foster positive relationships in the department and throughout the college.
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

Provides instruction to students in the Social Sciences, including a schedule that incorporates morning and evening teaching assignments.
Monitors and manages communications with adjunct faculty to ensure departmental alignment and instructional consistency.
Assists with supervising and evaluating all part-time department faculty and staff including proposing the assigning of instructional assignments.
Recruits, interviews, and recommends candidates for faculty and staff appointments to the Department Chair of Human Services, Addiction Counseling & Social Sciences.
Develops and implements professional development and training plans for department faculty and staff,
Assists with department curriculum and program development; reviews and coordinates textbook selection.
Manages and participates in student academic advising, including the review of student academic progress and registration.
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.
Participate in meetings and activities of academic leadership council activities.
Monitors graduates in Human Service, Addiction Counseling, and Social Sciences for the purpose of compiling placement statistics.
Builds and manages data for programs.
Participates in recruitment activities and other non-teaching activities for the benefit and recognition of NHTI.
Maintains liaison with professional community including recruiting, developing and advising the advisory committee, and responding to professional development needs.
Orders and maintains supplies and equipment as needed.
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.