The Executive Director for Teaching, Learning and Accreditation is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. This position coordinates the activities of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), providing leadership and vision for the continued empowerment of teaching and learning at the College. This position is also responsible for managing and overseeing the accreditation process, assisting faculty in meeting accreditation standards in both regional and specialized academic department accreditations and administrations.
Example of Duties:
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to examine research findings and determine the professional development needs of faculty.
- Plan and develop a CTL schedule of offerings.
- Establish and sustain faculty mentoring and coaching initiatives.
- Facilitate the New Faculty Orientation Program.
- Work with stakeholders to develop an online repository of best practices.
- Promote the use of learning strategies and other faculty to student collaboration.
- Manage and oversee regional and specialized accreditation process at the College.
- Evaluate College compliance documentation with established accreditation standards.
- Identify non-compliant areas and implement corrective measures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Assessment and Research or research field
- Teaching experience in higher education required
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with regional and/or specialized accreditation required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.
Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
- Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
- Retirement systems through New Jersey State
- Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
- Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
- Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
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The college also offers optional programs such as:
- 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.
- Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Assessment and Research or a related research field
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Experience with regional and/or specialized accreditation
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Successful completion of a background check
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.
