What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, Administrative Technologies - Computer Applications position at Stark State College of Technology?
Position Purpose
Stark State College is growing in the Mahoning Valley and will be offering in-person and online education options, in the fall, to prepare students for in-demand jobs in the region. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.
You'll be a great fit if:
- You are willing to work both daytime and evening hours.
- You are available to work in the Youngstown, Ohio area.
- You are up to date in your field of expertise.
Essential Functions
- Instruct students in both fundamental and advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Develop and update course syllabi to ensure that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
- Prepare and grade unit tests, quizzes, and final examinations.
- Design and assign class projects and individual assignments that align with the course objectives.
- Maintain clear communication with students regarding course expectations, deadlines, and their academic progress.
- Provide feedback and academic support to students to enhance their learning outcomes.
- Stay current with developments in Microsoft Office applications and integrate new techniques into the curriculum as appropriate.
- Ensure a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Possess advanced knowledge of computer applications, including current trends and emerging technologies.
- Deliver enthusiastic and high-quality instruction to students, exploring innovative ways to enhance the learning experience.
- Exhibit excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborate with full-time faculty members to ensure consistency and uphold high academic standards.
- Utilize course and textbook publisher technology, including the college’s learning management systems, to deliver high-quality course content.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major certification or professional credentials dictated by the field.
- Preferred degree in Business Administration, Technical Education, or Business Education or closely related field.
In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.
Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster – allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates’ references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employee's wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
INSTRUCTIONAL FEES
A part-time employee may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. To qualify for this benefit, employees:
- Shall take the course(s) during a semester in which they are currently working.
- Shall have instructed a minimum of 8 credit hours or 13 CEUs at Stark State College or if paid hourly, worked a minimum of 320 hours before receiving this benefit.
- Must obtain the approval of their supervisor. Employees paid on an hourly basis shall refer to the minimum hours worked requirement to qualify for the benefit. The employee's primary position during the semester the benefit is used determines the employee's eligibility.
Dependents of part-time employees may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. The student will be required to pay the processing fee and all other incidental fees associated with the course enrolled in each semester.
Dependents of employees classified as student workers, substitute workers, or seasonal workers will not be eligible to participate in this program. Dependents of part-time employees who are eligible for tuition waivers such as College Credit Plus, various scholarships and grants, and other such nonloan programs must use those funds prior to use of the Instructional Fee Waiver benefit.
Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs (403 b and 457).
AFLAC (Short-term disability).
Allstate, Liberty Mutual (Insurance options)
