Qualifications by Category

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Individuals employed as part-time instructional staff are classified as Adjunct Faculty and are not eligible for tenure. Adjunct Faculty services are usually assigned and contracted on a semester-by-semester basis and paid by contract hour. However, assignments and the rate of pay will vary for credit and non-credit assignments. Assignments for credit courses are limited to no more than three (3) courses per semester and twenty-one (21) contract hours per year. Assignments for non-credit programs may be contracted based on a program schedule and paid by contact hour.

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • Master’s degree in the area of discipline (for credit courses)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area (for some non-credit programs)
  • Relevant professional certification and/or licensure

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrators typically provide services during the daytime, evenings and weekends as needed, and work a 35 hour work week. Administrative employees may be employed in confidential or non-confidential capacities.

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • Master’s degree

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities in a complex setting
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse academic, staff, and student populations as well as external constituents
  • Knowledge of the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of college administration, policies and procedures, preferably at the community college level.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Desirable Qualifications

  • Five to ten years of progressive managerial responsibility.
  • Proven ability to effectuate change and innovatively initiate new programs and approaches.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computerized records maintenance and management, preferably the Banner System
  • Experience in the administration of instructional and community related programs preferably at the community college level.

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FACULTY
Individuals employed as full-time instructional staff are classified as Faculty. Faculty may be eligible for tenure in the academic ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or Instructor. Non-teaching Faculty or Lecturers are assigned on a 12 month contract. Teaching Faculty are expected to work a minimum of 15 contract hours in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • Master’s degree in the area of discipline
  • Relevant professional certification and/or licensure

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP)
Our Security and Campus Police provide around-the-clock security and protection for the College. Police are employed to provide coverage for a specific shift (i.e. first, second, third or swing) and are required to work a 40 hour work week.

First Shift
11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Second Shift
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Third Shift
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Swing Shift
Hours fluctuate

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid NJ driver’s license
  • Must qualify for an approved firearm
  • Ability to pass extensive background investigation
  • Ability to pass physical examination requirements
  • Must have a clean police record including a successful fingerprint/records check
  • Not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to any federal or state felony charge, or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, gambling or controlled dangerous substances
  • Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors
  • Report to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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PROFESSIONAL
Professional employees typically provide services during the daytime, evenings and weekends as needed, and work a 35 hour work week. Professional positions are assigned by grade levels ranging from Level I through Level IV. Professional employees may be employed in confidential or non-confidential capacities.

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Professional Level II and above)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Desirable Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge in college administration, policies and procedures, preferably at the community college level
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse academic, staff, and student populations as well as external constituents
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities in a complex setting

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SECURITY
Our Security and Campus Police provide around-the-clock security and protection for the College. Security employees are employed to provide coverage for a specific shift (i.e., first, second, third or swing) and are required to work a 40 hour work week.

First Shift
11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Second Shift
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Third Shift
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Swing Shift
Hours fluctuate

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid NJ driver’s license
  • Must have a clean police record including a successful fingerprint/records check
  • Ability to pass physical examination requirements
  • Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors
  • Report to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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SUPPORT STAFF (CLERICAL AND FACILITIES)
Clerical employees provide service during the daytime, evenings and weekends as needed, and work a 35 hour work week. Clerical positions are assigned by grade levels ranging from Grade 4 through Grade 14.

Facilities employees are employed to provide service for a specific shift (i.e., first, second, third or swing) and are required to work a 40 hour work week.

First Shift
11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Second Shift
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Third Shift
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Swing Shift
Hours fluctuate

Minimum Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Associate’s Degree (required for higher clerical grade classifications)

Qualifications for Clerical Support Staff

  • Working knowledge of computer applications
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Qualifications for Facilities Support Staff

  • Trade certification required for select positions
  • Demonstrated ability to climb ladders and scaffolds
  • Ability to routinely lift, push or pull up to 70 pounds
  • Ability to read general operating instructions and to write simple reports
  • Ability to pass physical examination requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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