Criminal Justice Academic Specialist for Student Success

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

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.