Associate Director for School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Hudson County Community College

Position Vacancy NotificationAssociate Director for School of Humanities and Social SciencesPosting Date: March 4, 2025

Title: Associate Director, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Reports to: Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Salary Grade: 115

School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks an Associate Director for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner.

Summary of Duties

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact to Humanities and Social Science students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development.
• Reviews student issues and concerns and recommends course of action for specific student/course issues

and refers to appropriate Program or Course Coordinator or College department for prompt problem resolution.

• Coordinate/collaborate with the Office of Human Resources and the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation to provide workshops focused on specialized topics and disciplines, including pedagogy and critical thinking.
• Assist Program, Course and Assessment Coordinators, and the Director of ESL/AFE in executing assessment procedures.
• Collaborate with Career Services in the creation, scheduling, and delivery of career-related topics.
• Collaborate and participate with Student Services for recruiting and registration events.
• Responsible for the accurate catalog of Academic Programs, Certificates, and Syllabi. Lase with the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Directs and performs other program-specific activities, as required. Actively participates and/or manages specific projects, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by college and departmental needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Communications, faculty, and staff to maintain and update the School of Humanities and Social Sciences presence on the Webpage and Social Media and related promotional materials.

Qualifications

• BA in either a Humanities or Social Science discipline with 5 years of related experience in Higher Education.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and academic disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles, methods, and techniques for supporting nontraditional students.
• Experience with higher education software and the use of student information systems.
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Experience in an open-access community college setting preferred.
• Administrative experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

HCCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

Overview

HCCC serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and recently six students were named as 2023 semi-finalists.

HCCC has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

HCCC offers 9 fully online degree programs and expects this number to grow in the coming year. In addition to its degree programs and courses, HCCC offers a wide array of non-credit classes and programs designed to develop professional skills, provide occupational training, teach languages and culinary skills, and enrich personal and cultural knowledge.

HCCC is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes. In recognition of its gains in student retention and completion, as well as its narrowing of equity gaps, HCCC received Leader College designation from Achieving the Dream in 2023.

The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The College’s Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College also has a Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.

To Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hccc/jobs/4856820/associate-director-school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,817.85 - $102,354.10 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07306

Salary : $75,818 - $102,354