Program Assistant Jobs in Hermon, ME (NOW HIRING)

This is a part-time position, up to 25 hours per week, with a starting hourly range of $31.44-$37.00 per hour. This is a 10 month position during the academic year.

SCOPE OF WORK: Assists the Department Chair with program and administrative oversight and coordination of the Criminal Justice Program including overseeing adjunct faculty and curricula. This position reports to the Department Chair of the Social, Educational, and Behavioral Studies Department at Nashua Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates curricula in the Criminal Justice 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.
• Writes reports such as annual reports, self-study, program, and college accreditation.
• Assists Department Chair with faculty recruitment, orientation, 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 Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience: Five years of professional or paraprofessional experience in education, the criminal justice field, or related area.

OR

Education: Masters Degree from a recognized college or university with major study in Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience: Three years of professional or paraprofessional experience in education, the criminal justice field or related area.

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

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the subject matter as it relates to the course of instruction, 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 appointing authority.

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.

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.