Assistant Director

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

About the role

This project, Sustainable and Innovative STEM for K-5 Teaching (SISTEM), is a 6-year National Science Foundation-funded project focused on supporting K-5 teachers in developing excellence in STEM teaching and teacher-leadership skills.

This is a half-time (17.5 hours/week) position. The successful candidate will be available to work on site at TCNJ and offsite at local partner schools.

Responsibilities

• Managing scheduling and communication for project meetings and activities
• Organizing project files
• Managing budgeting and financial reporting
• Assisting with data collection and analysis on research components of the project
• Assisting in the supervision of a Graduate Assistant

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in and a strong working knowledge of budgeting and financial management and reporting
• Prior experience in program and financial management for grant-funded initiatives
• Familiarity with K-12 school settings and terminology
• Experience working in or in partnership with K-12 schools
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• A flexible and collaborative approach to work that includes in-person and remote projects

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $25,000 – $32,000

Schedule

17.5 hours per week / Part-time