Program Coordinator - Behavioral/Social Sciences - Part Time

This is a part-time, 15 hour per week position. Starting salary range is $26.49 - $31.13 per hour. 

SCOPE OF WORK:  Provides assistance for the administrative oversight of the Behavioral Science and Social Science programs.  This position shall report to the Department Chair of Behavioral/Social Sciences and Human Services at Manchester Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists Department Chair with faculty recruitment, orientation, and assignment of adjunct instructors and teaching accountabilities;
• Serves as academic advisor to students and helps promote student retention;
• Assists with advising sessions, new student orientations, and other college events;
• Helps develop course schedule, and in consultation with the Department Chair, considers alternative methods of delivery;
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curricula; maintains program/course documents and revises as needed in a timely manner;
• Assists with student recruitment through activities such as college open houses, etc.;
• Contributes to program review, accreditation, and other assessment initiatives as needed and with consultation from the Department Chair;
• Provides occasional external representation as needed;
• Assists with procurement efforts, including textbooks, materials, equipment, et al.;
• Develops, monitors, facilitates, and evaluates internship/practicum sites for capstones as needed;  
• Assists with department educational events such as for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and the Archeology Expo;
• Complies with all college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in Social Science (history/political science/anthropology), Behavioral Science (psychology/sociology) or related field.  Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience:  Four (4) years teaching or training experience in Social Sciences (history/political science /anthropology), Behavioral Sciences or a related field with familiarity of program implementation, direct service delivery, planning, and/or program evaluation.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree with major study in Social Science (history/political science /anthropology), or Behavioral Science (psychology/sociology) or both. Four (4) years of teaching experience with responsibility for program implementation, direct service delivery, planning, and/or program evaluation.   

License/Certification:  Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS:  Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the programs to which assigned, and of federal and community resources and organizations.  Working knowledge of research and planning methods and planning techniques.  Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing.  Ability to write technical information.  Ability to understand and interpret the functional interrelationship of policy, regulations and procedures and to evaluate the impact on programs, service delivery, clients and staff.  Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes and to create and develop effective solutions, including the exercise of sound judgment in evaluating situations, planning action, making decisions and setting priorities.  Ability to work independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing and variable conditions.  Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:   The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position.  An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

 For more information regarding this position, please contact Jeannie DiBella, HR Officer