Human Services Academic & Field Liaison

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent New Jersey health insurance

Dental plan covered by employer

Tuition waivers for employees

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation, sick, personal, and floating

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ seeks a Human Services Academic Specialist for a twelve-month, 35-hour week position. In addition to teaching, you will support students during field placements at local agencies.

The role requires an MSW, teaching and administrative experience in higher education, and knowledge of Blackboard LMS. Travel to field sites is required, with some evenings and weekends. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required.
• New Jersey CSW or LSW licensure preferred.
• One year teaching experience in higher education.
• One year administrative experience in higher education.
• One year experience as a fieldwork liaison in higher education.
• Two years of program, policy, or management experience in a social work or related field.
• Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse student population.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Blackboard LMS modern technology and its use in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 12 hours per week during the semester and intersessions, including day and evening classes.
• Execute administrative tasks and programs as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Assist in certifying students for fieldwork, evaluating current field sites, and establishing new field sites.
• Recruit and mentor students through the field application process, placing students at appropriate sites.
• Conduct field visits, monitor, and contribute to assessment of student performance.
• Travel locally to meet with students and agency representatives at field sites, with some evenings and weekends required.
• Assist in training and supervision of field liaisons.
• Participate in curriculum development, course planning and program assessment projects.
• Utilize research-based data to engage in activities that promote student retention and successful program completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Blackboard LMS knowledge

Diversity awareness

Adaptability

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ seeks a Human Services Academic Specialist for a twelve-month, 35-hour week position. In addition to teaching, you will support students during field placements at local agencies.

The role requires an MSW, teaching and administrative experience in higher education, and knowledge of Blackboard LMS. Travel to field sites is required, with some evenings and weekends. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits.