Join our team at the Superior Campus! As a crucial member of our program team, you will be responsible for offering administrative and program support for specific program areas, including program scheduling and advisory committee assistance. This position is perfect for someone detail-oriented and organized. Apply now and be part of our dynamic academic environment!
As an integral member of the program team, the Academic Program Associate is responsible for providing administrative and program support for designated program areas including aspects of program scheduling and advisory committee support. This is a full time position, 1950 hours/year.
Responsibilities
Model cultural competencies that reflect Northwood Techs Mission, Vision, Values, Learning College Tenets, and On Course Principles
Provide administrative and program support to the academic dean and associate dean
Work collaboratively with the academic dean and associate dean on accreditation/designation documentation and reporting
Provide administrative support to the academic dean for program initiative documentation and reporting including maintaining minutes of meetings
Assist Academic Dean, Associate Dean, scheduling office, and program directors with all aspects of the scheduling process for assigned program areas. This may include but is not limited to the development and modification of course and teaching schedules, maintaining documentation of faculty workload, monitoring course enrollments, and data entry into the ERP system.
Research, summarize, analyze information, and prepare reports related to scheduling, advisory committees, enrollment, budgets, travel, and program or divisional areas as requested by supervisor.
Initiate and complete overload payroll documentation for full-time and part-time faculty for Talent & Culture office
Schedule, plan and provide administrative and technical support for advisory committees for the program dean and faculty who chair these committees including compiling and maintaining all advisory committee member databases for program areas
At the direction of the academic dean and in collaboration with program directors, monitor and maintain all major equipment purchases for yearly budget and facilities
Coordinate, track and secure professional development and travel arrangements as requested by the academic dean
Process paperwork for new course curriculum and course modifications in collaboration with the Curriculum Office and the academic dean
Assist academic dean, associate dean, and program directors in ensuring compliance with College procedures
Collaborate with curriculum personnel, the academic dean, and program directors on website content
Utilize advanced skills with and knowledge of technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Collaborate with counterparts in the Academic Affairs division
Represent Northwood Tech in the community and at community events as requested.
Actively participate on committees as requested
Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Degree & Experience Required:
Associate degree in related field or equivalent*
Three years related work experience
*Equivalent educational/occupational experience may be a high school diploma plus 6-7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects
Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining positivity and professionalism
Strong customer service skills and a focus on creative problem solving
Time management skills that apply organization and prioritization demonstrating the ability to multitask and work independently
Ability to be detail-oriented
Ability to flex hours to accommodate some evening meetings/work
Ability to obtain drivers license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy
Preferred:
PeopleSoft experience
Salary
FY24 Salary - Grade I - $23.14 / hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave
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Please apply by May 6, 2024.
Commitment to Diversity
Northwood Technical College is committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry. The College seeks to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
Northwood Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions or status in any group protected by state or local law in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.