Academic Program Coordinator II – Civil Engineering Technology (PT – 18 hours)

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, NH

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About The Position

Provides administrative oversight and coordination of the Civil Engineering Technology program, including curriculum and program development, implementation, evaluation, teaching effectiveness, student advisement, academic support systems, and program promotion. The position reports to the Department Chair of Math, Engineering, and Information Technology at NHTI, Concord’s Community College. The coordinator supports faculty recruitment, selection, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development; advises students and supports retention; develops and evaluates curricula and maintains program and course documents; and oversees curriculum and textbook selection. The role also coordinates with academic and non-academic departments, recruits students with Admissions, tracks graduate placement, liaises with the professional community and advisory committee, assists with procurement, participates in committees and recruitment activities, and complies with applicable College, System, State, and Federal rules and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in Civil Engineering.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, engineering education, laboratory operations, academic program support, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.
Must reside in NH, ME, VT, MA, RI, or CT.
Knowledge of civil engineering technology as it relates to course instruction, teaching methods and materials, curriculum development, and course or program evaluation.
Knowledge of educational standards and procedures.
Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others.
Ability to maintain comprehensive records of individual student progress and development.
Ability to work effectively with educators, industry professionals, regulators, and community members outside the college.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and as a member of an academic department or team.
Ability to handle matters diplomatically and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and sound decision-making.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Professional Engineering License.

Responsibilities

Assist the Department Chair with administration of the Civil Engineering Technology program, including faculty recruitment and selection, instructional scheduling and assignments, and faculty evaluation.
Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing faculty professional development and training plans.
Serve as academic advisor to Civil Engineering Technology students and help promote student retention.
Develop, implement, and evaluate curricula; maintain program and course documents.
Oversee the Civil Engineering curriculum and review and coordinate textbook selection.
Coordinate with academic and non-academic departments on matters including academic issues, transfer pathways, library purchases, registration, and placement activities.
Participate in meetings, recruitment events, and activities of the academic leadership council.
Recruit students in collaboration with Admissions staff.
Monitor graduates to compile placement statistics.
Maintain a liaison with the professional community, including recruiting, developing, and advising the advisory committee and responding to professional development needs.
Assist with procurement of program-related materials and equipment.
Serve on faculty, department, college, and system committees and teams as required.
Comply with College, System, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.