Passaic County Community College is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Staff Member for the Dream Scholar Program. This position supports student success by offering administrative and logistical assistance in coordination with the Director of the Honors Learning Community. The Staff Member plays a critical role in organizing experiential learning opportunities, maintaining program records, and facilitating effective communication among participants. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Career & Professional Readiness.
This is a part-time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Assist with scheduling meetings, student workshops, activities, and experiential learning events.
- Maintain calendars, filing systems, digital records, and prepare program materials and reports.
- Support logistics for guest speakers, student showcases, community site visits, and special events.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff to support daily program operations.
- Help coordinate documentation and communication tasks using online tools and platforms.
Qualifications:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Current enrollment at Passaic County Community College and completion of at least one full semester.
- Proficiency in digital communication, including email, online platforms, and social media.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly rate for this position is $15.92.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account (Must meet eligibility requirements)
Skills Required
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Current enrollment at Passaic County Community College and completion of at least one full semester
- Proficiency in digital communication, including email, online platforms, and social media
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
