Assistant Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of New Jersey is seeking a Project Specialist to support the SISTEM NSF project, a six-year initiative to enhance STEM teaching and leadership in K-5. The role is half-time (17.5 hours/week) with on-site work at TCNJ and off-site collaboration with local partner schools.

Responsibilities include scheduling, file organization, budgeting and financial reporting, data collection and analysis, and supervising a Graduate Assistant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience budgeting, financial management and reporting.
• Experience managing grant-funded program and finances.
• Familiarity with K-12 settings and terminology.
• Experience with K-12 school partnerships.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Flexible, collaborative approach to in-person and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Managing scheduling and communication for project meetings and activities.
• Organizing project files.
• Managing budgeting and financial reporting.
• Assisting with data collection and analysis on research components.
• Assisting in supervision of a Graduate Assistant

Skills

Budgeting & reporting

Grant management

K-12 familiarity

Partnerships with schools

Organization & communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State Title: Project Specialist

Bargaining Unit: Grant

Employment Type: 17.5 hours per week/Part-time

Salary Range: $25,000 - $30,000

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview

This project, Sustainable and Innovative STEM for K-5 Teaching (SISTEM) is a 6-year National Science Foundation-funded project focused on supporting K-5 teachers in developing excellence in STEM teaching and teacher‑leadership skills.

Responsibilities

This is a half-time (17.5 hours/week) position. The successful candidate will be available to work on site at TCNJ and offsite at local partner schools. The successful candidate will have:

• Managing scheduling and communication for project meetings and activities;
• Organizing project files;
• Managing budgeting and financial reporting;
• Assisting with data collection and analysis on research components of the project; and
• Assisting in the supervision of a Graduate Assistant

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience in and a strong working knowledge budgeting and financial management and reporting;
• Prior experience in program and financial management for grant‑funded initiatives
• Familiarity with K-12 school settings and terminology;
• Experience working in or in partnership with K-12 schools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; and
• A flexible and collaborative approach to work that includes in-person and remote projects;

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [e-mail].

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.