Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
Campus: Cranford
General Description:
The Director manages the day-to-day operations of the NSFIUSE grant entitled Infusing Research as Pedagogy (IRAP) and ensures the completion of grant objectives and key performance indicators, reporting to and supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PIs in successfully carrying out the program. The IRAP project will examine how research opportunities may increase student engagement, critical thinking skills, student retention and graduation, and transfer into a baccalaureate STEM program. The project includes three coordinated Interventions: 1) integrating course-based research into eight STEM gateway courses; 2) supporting independent student driven research experiences; and 3) creating a summer research academy. These interventions will incorporate student driven research into the curriculum, enhancing the traditional community college learning experience. The project will assess the impact of research experiences by comparing baseline and post-intervention populations using the Critical Thinking Assessment Test instrument. The Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff at Union and with an external evaluator. He or she shows by example a commitment to strategies that result in increasing the number of Union students who are retained, graduate and transfer in STEM.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a contact point for students and faculty members pursuing research.
Assist the PIs and faculty members in administering the CAT assessment.
Oversee the grant budget and time and effort reporting.
Process faculty overload, student stipend payments, travel authorizations and vouchers.
Work with grants accountant to process draw downs.
Ensure financial compliance and assist PI with grant reporting.
Assist with scheduling and preparing for project meetings.
Coordinate data collection and reporting with IR and the grant evaluator.
Schedule faculty and student workshops.
Manage the proposal process and logistics for independent research and the Summer Research Academy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists Director of Student Research and Science Laboratories with the publication of the Research Journal
Education Requirements:
Master's Degree in a STEM related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate core competencies.
Experience:
Commitment to the goal of all students obtaining college degrees.
Proven ability to complete assigned tasks, proven problem-solving abilities, and analytical expertise.
Experiences in program development, organizational development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
Familiarity with federal grants (preferred)
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
Ability to design and manipulate spreadsheets
Experience with scientific research.
Three years' work experience in higher education.
Competencies and Skills Required:
Commitment to the goal of all students obtaining college degrees.
Proven ability to complete assigned tasks, proven problem-solving abilities, and analytical expertise.
Experiences in program development, organizational development, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
Familiarity with federal grants (preferred)
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
Ability to design and manipulate spreadsheets
Experience with scientific research.
Three years' work experience in higher education.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
Some physical effort required; employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
None or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: 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 any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
