Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs, Payroll Fundamentals; Part-Time

Overview

Job Title: Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs, Payroll Fundamentals (Part-Time)

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 269187

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our university’s values include respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We are part of the University System of Georgia and are seeking talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in payroll best practices and payroll compliance

Student Mastery Of The Following Learning Outcomes

• Identify and complete various forms needed for reporting and filing requirements
• Recall federal and state wage and hour laws to ensure compliance
• Examine a payroll situation and correct, amend, adopt, or change for positive results
• Use qualitative and quantitative methods and tools to accurately calculate a paycheck
• Recall basic payroll accounting functions to calculate and distribute wages, salaries and with holdings through time sheets, paychecks and payroll ledgers
• Perform compliance research and identify payroll system needs and documentation for internal controls

Familiarity with current FPC requirements

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
• Teaches students learning strategies
• Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
• Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of learning outcomes as addressed in the program’s addendum
• Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
• Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
• Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information during biannual Open House events
• Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolves quiz disputes when necessary
• Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
• Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
• Records attendance in learning management system

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Minimum Experience

Required:

Five (5) years of payroll experience required

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law And/Or Institution: Current FPC or CPP credentials through American Payroll Association

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Abilities

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines; able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process; able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class; able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations; 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 the classroom

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office…