Carteret Community College is accepting applications for a Program Director of Paralegal.  This is a full-time, benefit eligible, 12 month position.  Benefits include 12 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave, State Health Plan at a nominal cost to the employee, and TSERS retirement eligibility.   The candidate must have the ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, and limited travel within our service area.  

Minimum Annual Salary:  $53,832.

The Program Director of Paralegal will provide leadership and fulfill administrative, instructional, and coordinative duties in their division. Includes coordination of day, evening, weekend, off-campus, and online coursework for the division

Examples Of Essential Duties:

Teaching and Learning:

• Teach a minimum load within paralegal curriculum in accordance with American Bar Association (ABA).
• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Dean.
• Facilitate   the   learning   process   by   designing   and   implementing   appropriate, meaningful instructional activities.
• Adhere to departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers approved competencies.
• Order supplies and materials for courses and recommend appropriate equipment or technology.
• Maintain required college records including attendance, grades, books, etc.
• Evaluate student performance and learning outcomes using methods appropriate to the courses.
• Participate      in    departmental   activities     relative   to    developing   and    updating program(s) in area of expertise.

 
Curriculum Development and Oversight:

• Maintain Paralegal program compliance with current American Bar Association guidelines.
• Ensure courses support program learning outcomes.
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day operation of courses.
• Assist in the development of new instructional materials for courses.
• Maintain common and master syllabi as well as collect and record outcome data.
• Create and conduct ongoing training for adjunct instructors.
• Promote innovative instruction and an environment conducive to learning and maintaining high standards.
• Revise and update curriculum; assist in the development of new class offerings and course outcomes.
• Coordinate the development of the schedule in consultation with other divisions and departments.
• Monitor methods of assessment in courses.
• Administer academic policies and procedures.
• Review and approve textbook adoptions.
• Keep accurate and precise records in accordance with American Bar Association requirements.
• Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Program Review and Planning:

• Establish and execute short- and long-term program goals.
• Participate in data gathering, interpretation, and evaluation activities.’
• Maintain data files, including graded student work, raw assessment data, graduation data, placement data, demographic data to maintain compliance with ABA guidelines.
• Collaborate with faculty in periodic reviews of planning and goal attainment.
• Maintain an effective and productive relationship with transfer institutions when applicable, community agencies, and the legal community.
• Prepare and submit all required ABA reports.
• Participate in developing marketing strategies for Paralegal

 Provide student related services:

• Organize and participate in student recruitment activities
• Evaluate student needs and refer as needed
• Participate in retention development strategies

 
Advising:

• Provide assistance to advisees and maintain proficiency in program requirements of advisees.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide advising activities.
• Maintain proficiency in advising technology and attend advising training sessions.

 
Administer faculty and staff operations:

• Supervise and assist part-time employees in your area 
• Promote a collaborative work environment
• Promote professional standards and protocol
• Determine staffing needs and establish qualifications
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting of part-time faculty
• Assist in orientation of faculty
• Identify and procure resources needed by part-time faculty
• Evaluate performance of part-time faculty

 
Professional Development:

• Establish a professional development plan that is approved by the Dean.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
• Keep abreast of current technology.
• Attend on- and off-campus workshops, conferences, and professional development activities or meetings.

Manage budgets and equipment/supplies

• Collaborate with faculty to project future funding needs
• Allocate and reallocate funds based on departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities
• Monitor expenditures and provide periodic reports to faculty and senior administration
• Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment 
• Place repair and supply orders 

 
Institutional Service:

• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.

Serve on committees as required