Program Assistant Jobs in Bangor, ME (NOW HIRING)

This is a part-time position, up to 25 hours per week, with a starting hourly range of $31.44-$37 per hour. This is a 10 month position during the academic year.

SCOPE OF WORK: Assists the Department Chair with program and administrative oversight of the Human Services Program including curricula development, program coordination, and overseeing instructional activities and faculty. This position reports to the Social, Educational and Behavioral Sciences Department Chair at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates curricula in the Human Services Program, maintains program/course documents, and revises documents in a timely manner.
• Serves as academic advisor to students to promote student retention.
• Selects, monitors, and evaluates intern/practicum sites.
• Assists the admissions office with program promotion and student recruitment through activities such as college open houses, career days and high school fairs.
• Gathers data and prepare various reports and documentation such as annual reports, self-study assessments and program, and college accreditation's.
• Assists the Department Chair with faculty recruitment, orientations/on-boarding, and assignment of teaching accountabilities.
• Serves on campus or system committees/teams.

• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or university with major study in Human Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience: Five years of professional or paraprofessional teaching experience in higher education or related area.

OR

Education: Masters Degree from a recognized college or university with major study in in Human Services, Psychology, or related field.

Experience: Three years of professional or paraprofessional teaching experience in higher education or related area.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the health services programs,teaching methods and materials, and curriculum development, and course/program evaluation. Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used for instruction within the program area. 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 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.

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

The Community College System of NH does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.

Further information about this position may be obtained by contacting Catherine Barry, NCC Human Resources Officer at NCCHR@ccsnh.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.