Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs (Part-Time, CPE) - Bookkeeper

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking an Instructor for Professional Certificate Programs (Part-Time, CPE) to teach bookkeeping using QuickBooks. The role emphasizes practical accounting instruction and real-world application for non-credit students.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have five years of accounting experience; a Certified Bookkeeper designation is preferred. This part-time position requires collaboration with the Program Manager and active participation in open

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five (5) years accounting experience required.
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation from AIPB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum.
• Teaches students learning strategies.
• Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment and learning aids.
• Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment by ensuring student mastery of outcomes.
• Assesses and records grading for all homework, quizzes, and tests.
• Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students during Open House events.
• Maintains program quality and satisfaction scores.
• Records attendance in the learning management system.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching / mentoring

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs (Part-Time, CPE) -Bookkeeper

Job ID: 303145

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction ineffective bookkeeping skills utilizing QuickBooks.
• 2. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessmentmeasurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learningoutcomes:
  a. Creating new QuickBooks file with appropriate Chart of Accountsand using QuickBooks process to Enter Bills/Pay Bills and managingAccounts Payable
  b. Preparing invoices for customer purchases of goods andservices
  c. Setting up and managing Group Sales Tax Items inQuickBooks
  d. Reconciling bank and credit card statements
  e. Producing management reports using batch reporting inQuickBooks
• 3. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments,quizzes, and tests
• 4. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students byproviding technical information regarding course content duringbiannual Open House events
• 5. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuousimprovement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
• 6. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfactionscores
• 7. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student codeof conduct issues
• 8. Records attendance in learning management system

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES*:

Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom

Job Summary

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in theassigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies,procedures and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of coursecurriculum
• 2. Teaches students learning strategies
• 3. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educationalequipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
• 4. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessmentmeasurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learningoutcomes as addressed in the program¿s addendum
• 5. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments,quizzes, and tests
• 6. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and projectmanagement
• 7. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students byproviding technical information regarding course content duringbiannual Open House events
• 8. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuousimprovement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
• 9. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfactionscores
• 10. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or studentcode of conduct issues
• 11. Records attendance in learning management system

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation

Required Experience
Five (5) years accounting experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Additional PreferredQualifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation from AIPB preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines
• Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects ofthe educational process
• Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night ofclass
• Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete courseevaluations
• Do not release class early
• Do not leave class unattended
• Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner

KNOWLEDGE

• Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in theclassroom

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will beimmediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf