The College of New Jersey
Project Director
The College of New Jersey, Ewing Township, New Jersey, United States,
Job Description - Project Director (24001266)
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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 Department of Special Education, Language, and Literacy is seeking a Project Director to oversee the creation and growth of a new Assistive Technology Center to ensure that students with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey gain access to Assistive Technology to achieve their academic goals. The Project Director is responsible for the Assistant Technology Center program execution and planning, as well as overseeing all aspects of the Center. The Project Director reports to the TCNJ Faculty Project PIs. Main Responsibilities: Set and execute goals for the Assistive Technology Center Provide high quality professional development in the areas of assistive technology Collaborate with NJ local school districts to provide information, resources and technical assistance Work closely with Principal Investigators and Faculty Advisor to make fiscally responsible budget decisions Oversee the AT Center staff, consultants, student workers and inventory Required Qualifications: Several Years of experience within the field of Assistive Technology Masters Degree or higher Demonstrated ability to develop, create, supervise, outreach 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. Preferred Qualifications: Proof of creation of plans and procedures for a new start up center Strong skills in the evaluation and provision of Assistive Technology for Learning Very strong interpersonal skills Employer Qualifications: Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. Residency Requirement:
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. 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 #10 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, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review. Employee Benefits: As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: 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 Access to extensive learning opportunities Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu 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 candidate is selected. Primary Location
Education Building - Special Ed, Lang, & Literacy Work Locations
Education Building - Special Ed, Lang, & Literacy 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628
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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 Department of Special Education, Language, and Literacy is seeking a Project Director to oversee the creation and growth of a new Assistive Technology Center to ensure that students with disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey gain access to Assistive Technology to achieve their academic goals. The Project Director is responsible for the Assistant Technology Center program execution and planning, as well as overseeing all aspects of the Center. The Project Director reports to the TCNJ Faculty Project PIs. Main Responsibilities: Set and execute goals for the Assistive Technology Center Provide high quality professional development in the areas of assistive technology Collaborate with NJ local school districts to provide information, resources and technical assistance Work closely with Principal Investigators and Faculty Advisor to make fiscally responsible budget decisions Oversee the AT Center staff, consultants, student workers and inventory Required Qualifications: Several Years of experience within the field of Assistive Technology Masters Degree or higher Demonstrated ability to develop, create, supervise, outreach 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. Preferred Qualifications: Proof of creation of plans and procedures for a new start up center Strong skills in the evaluation and provision of Assistive Technology for Learning Very strong interpersonal skills Employer Qualifications: Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. Residency Requirement:
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. 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 #10 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, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review. Employee Benefits: As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: 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 Access to extensive learning opportunities Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu 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 candidate is selected. Primary Location
Education Building - Special Ed, Lang, & Literacy Work Locations
Education Building - Special Ed, Lang, & Literacy 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628
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