Details:

Posted: June 13, 2024
Level: Educational Assistant 
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, July 10, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Naugatuck Valley750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708 
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

August 2024

Position Summary:

The Educational Assistant for Business and Industry performs a full range of operations and administrative tasks in support of the workforce development and continuing education program department at the Danbury and Waterbury Campuses of Naugatuck Valley. The Naugatuck Valley Campus is part of the CT State Community College system, and the focus of this position is to plan, develop, create, and implement courses for continuing education and workforce development programs with an affinity to business, industry, computer skills and IT areas. Responsible for responding to local demand for training and programs, and the overall effectiveness of courses offered in the Workforce Development/Continuing Education Department. 

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of The Interim Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WD/CE) or another administrator, the Workforce Development Program Coordinator is accountable for the administration of the campus’s workforce development and continuing education programs and courses through effective performance in these essential areas:

• Recruit, evaluate, interview, hire, onboard, evaluate and oversee WD/CE instructors.
• Maintain syllabi, course records, assessments, and reports for responsible programs.
• Create and develop new programs in collaboration with the local workforce needs and campus initiatives.
• Manage program and instructional needs within the allotted budget.
• Manage courses and programs completely from course design, calendar and syllabi to training and evaluation of teaching staff.
• Utilize CT State technology for course administration and teaching platforms.
• Attend appropriate workshops and training as requested by the supervisor.
• Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate for the position.
• Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor'sdegree in business, industry or related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Experience in teaching or working in an adult learning environment, providing student, instructor, and administrative support for responsible programs.
• Information technology and digital literacy skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Planning and course development experience in an academic setting.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Employment, training, and educational experience in related fields of business, computers and IT.

Salary:

$39.44 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check..

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F