Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation days

Tuition remission

Job summary

Union County College in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice to support student success and academic programs within the Criminal Justice department. The role may include teaching, program evaluation, and grant-related activities under the Academic Deans.

You will use data analytics to improve retention and completion, advise students, assist with budget and grant activities, and participate in college governance and events.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.
• Experience working in the Criminal Justice field.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction up to 12 hours per week.
• Delivers instructional approaches that engage students and support student success.
• Designs, prepares, and develops instructional materials.
• Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by Supervisor.
• Interviews and evaluates staff, including faculty and adjunct faculty for hiring, retention and discipline.
• Maintains accurate student records.
• Uses data and analytics to improve student retention and completion outcomes.
• Advises students throughout their educational life cycle and provides discipline-specific information.
• Supports students through tutoring and mentoring activities.
• Develops and assesses courses under the supervision of the Dean.
• Assists with curriculum & assessment projects and division reports.
• Writes grants and participates in grant activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

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Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice

Job Announcement

Position Information Position Title Academic Specialist, Criminal Justice Campus Elizabeth Department Criminal Justice Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

General Description Under the direction of the Academic Deans, the Academic Specialist is a twelve (12) month contracted full-time position. Academic Specialists will perform administrative responsibilities in Academic Affairs and student service that focus on student success initiatives and the College’s educational goals and priorities. Academic Specialists will also be permitted to teach academic subjects, evaluate staff including faculty and adjunct faculty, carry out administrative projects and programs, and advise students. Using predictive and learning analytics, Academic Specialists support the primary institutional mission of student success.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction up to 12 hours per week.
• Delivers instructional approaches that engage students and support student success.
• Designs, prepares, and develops instructional materials.
• Carries out administrative tasks and programs as assigned by Supervisor.
• Interviews and evaluates staff, including faculty and adjunct faculty for purposes including, but not limited to, hiring, retention, non-renewals and/or discipline.
• Provides assistance with hiring adjunct faculty, evaluating faculty and staffing.
• Maintains accurate student records.
• Uses data and analytics to improve student retention and completion outcomes.
• Advises students throughout their educational life cycle and provides discipline specific information.
• Supports students through tutoring and mentoring activities.
• Supports student learning outside of class by maintaining office hours.
• Develops and assesses courses under the supervision of the Dean.
• Demonstrates knowledge of modern technology and its use in the classroom.
• Assists with curriculum & assessment projects, division reports including, revisions, changes or updates.
• Assists the Dean with budget activities, including the Perkins grant.
• Writes grants and participates in the administration of grant activities.
• Provides strong advocacy for the program/s.
• Participates in all commencement and College events.
• Represents the College at conferences and seminars, as needed.
• Participates in the College governance process.
• Exhibits regular, prompt attendance as an essential job responsibility.
• Conducts meetings as necessary for the effective functioning of the program, including any advisory or committee meetings.
• Provides administrative support to the Social Sciences, Business and History Division Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Job Duties

• Assists the Dean to market the program.
• Coordinates a Criminal Justice speaker series college-wide.
• Develop partnerships with industry experts to provide real-world experiences for students.
• Coordinates all aspects of the Criminal Justice work programs, including internships and externships programs, to ensure successful student placements. .
• Coordinates experiential learning opportunities and field visits.
• Tracks and analyzes student data to improve student retention and completion outcomes.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.

Experience

Experience Experience working in the Criminal Justice field.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Commitment to student success.
• Participatory leadership style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
• Sensitivity to the individual educational and personal goals of all students.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• The employee will be based at the Elizabeth Campus.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel is required.

Salary

$65,000-$85,000

Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays.
• Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Flexible schedule to meet College needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off campus sites as needed by the College. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. The employee’s primary location will be the Elizabeth Campus.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/10/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes