Description
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Office of Support for Teacher Education Programs and Global Student Teaching is seeking candidates for Temporary Assistant to the Director. The College of New Jersey's School of Education core mission is to develop high-quality educational professionals who possess solid content knowledge, demonstrated clinical competence, and a clearly articulated belief that all individuals deserve the highest quality practices in their schools and clinics. The School of Education is divided into four academic departments (Early Childhood/Elementary, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Counselor Education) with a Support for Teacher Education Program (STEP) Office and Certification Office and a Global Student Teaching office that oversees all student preparation field experiences, coordinates the Professional Development School Network (PDSN), and all programs organized by these groups. This position resides in the STEP Office and reports to the Director of the STEP Office in administrative and operational respects of the office. This position is temporary, lasting from March to May.
The Temporary Assistant to the Director's responsibilities are as follows:
Personal scheduling and initiating correspondence on behalf of the Director. Supporting the work of Assistant Director as needed. Responding to questions from students and faculty/college administrators, acting as a liaison between the STEP Office and school districts, superintendents, faculty, students and administrators both inside and outside of TCNJ. Initiating, scheduling and overseeing our Teachers as Scholars Program throughout the academic year. Scheduling, marketing, registering and closing out various conferences throughout the academic year. Processing honoraria for faculty supervisors and cooperating teachers. Responsible for accounts payable pertaining to office operations. Ordering office supplies as necessary.
Main Responsibilities:
Teachers as Scholars: Initiate, schedule, market and coordinate bi-weekly seminars with liaisons and teachers throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Order books and materials for TAS seminars. Generate and distribute Professional Development Certificates for TAS attendees. Miscellaneous Meetings and Conferences: Scheduling, marketing, coordinating various conferences and meetings including catering, parking, registration, invoicing and billing.Processing of cooperating teacher stipends, and honoraria. Initiating correspondence regarding procedures. Processing PD Certifications as needed. Administrative, scheduling and clerical support to Director. Provide clerical support as needed to Assistant Director. Assist in hiring and managing student workers. Required Qualifications:
Excellent personal skills, writing skills and organizational skills.Continuously update office skills regarding software (Excel, Word, etc.) and office equipment. Skills working within Google Team Drives.Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree.Employer Qualifications:
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.
About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Primary Location: Education Building - Supp For Teacher Educ Programs
Work Locations:
Education Building - Supp For Teacher Educ Programs (Education Building - Supp For Teacher Educ Programs)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628
Job: Temporary
Organization: The College of New Jersey
Job Posting: Mar 4, 2025, 2:44:14 PM