The Purpose

This position supports the Division of Instruction and adjunct faculty by providing support for all curriculum faculty. This position will require flexibility in working hours with some evening and occasional weekend duties.

Why it’s Important

The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our Staff and Faculty to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.

What You'll be Doing

• Works with Deans and Chairs to help onboard all curriculum adjunct faculty, including creating TSR, key/badge requests, etc.
• Creates and distributes contracts for all curriculum adjunct faculty.
• Ensures accurate reporting of course attendance and submits appropriate reports to state to ensure a clean audit.
• Provides support on demand in a friendly and professional manner for all curriculum adjunct faculty to help with attendance, grade reporting, textbook and course materials, syllabus management, LMS, etc.
• Works with Deans and Chairs to coordinate and administer adjunct faculty observations.
• Maintains Faculty Credentialing system for SACSCOC for all curriculum faculty.
• Maintains accurate part-time and full-time faculty roster.
• Maintains and updates Faculty Handbook as needed.
• Creates/ organizes and updates manual/ electronic file system with a high degree of accuracy utilizing Microsoft Office and other systems by manually filing documentation.
• Provides clerical support for the Division of Instruction and Teaching and Learning Department for projects such as student course evaluations, departmental advisory committee meetings, etc.
• Works with other office personnel to ensure that the Office for Instruction has continuous personnel coverage during working day hours.
• Collects and maintains college records for textbook orders, course syllabi, and faculty workloads.
• Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

Additionally

• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Maintains the technical competencies necessary to the job function

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associate Degree.

Highly Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

Required: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred: Previous office experience.

Skills and the Know-How

• Strong personal and professional integrity, good verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety and confidentiality.
• Work effectively in and around the public, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and maintain working relationships, while at the same time demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
• Very detail oriented- should not mind tedious tasks.
• Solution-oriented, positive attitude, growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter and implementer on projects.
• Plan, implement and manage short and long-term projects.
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – outstanding interpersonal relation skills.
• Strong organizational skills; able to multi-task in a dynamic fast-paced environment; establish/ maintain priorities.
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to: Windows operating system and a variety of software programs.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution