Academic Specialist, Accounting

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Position Title:

Academic Specialist, Accounting

Campus:
Cranford

Department:
Social Science, Business and History

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct:
Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Regular, Temporary, or Grant:
Regular

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.

• 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 events.
• Represents the College at conferences and seminars, as needed.
• Particip in the College governance process.
• Exhibits regular, prompt attendance as an essential job responsibility.
• Conduces meetings as necessary for the effective functioning of the program, including any committee meetings.
• Provides administrative support to the SSBH Division Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate the accounting speaker series and related professional programming for students.
• Cultivate job shadowing, internships, and work-based learning opportunities with accounting industry partners.
• Facilitate Accounting Advisory Committee meetings to ensure program alignment with employer needs.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and program assessment.

Master's degree in Accounting, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, or a Master of Accountancy required.

Professional experience in public, corporate, or governmental accounting, with expertise in auditing, taxation, or financial reporting.

• 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.

• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• 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.

$65,000-$85,000

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:
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…