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Job Title

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Reports To

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Classification

Classified Staff

Annual Employment Length

12 months

Account

15-6205-1-5101

Retirement

PEERS

FLSA

Non Exempt

 

Position Summary

Assist with the daily operations of the campus business office, including processing of student fees, bank deposits, student accounts receivable, involvement in the student enrollment process, student refunds, monthly reconciliation of designated accounts, distribution of petty cash, assist with billings to outside agencies for tuition, fees and books and other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Process billing accurately and timely
  2. Assist with collections
  3. Assist with timely preparation of 1098Ts and other student communications
  4. Maintain accurate records

Essential Functions

  1. Enroll and process student billing. 
  2. Provide customer service to students and parents with billing questions, including charges and financial aid (both pending and posted).
  3. Reconcile and post online payments
  4. Record income for shooting range deposits.
  5. Post outreach center payments.
  6. Collect fees and provide students receipt for all funds received.
  7. Send statements to non-institution providers of scholarships.
  8. Send statement to all high school students for tuition, fees, books.
  9. Prepare letters for returned checks.
  10. Balance cash receipts daily.
  11. Assist in the audit process and disbursements of financial aid refunds.
  12. Process all other accounts receivable, other than students’ accounts receivable, (e.g. corporations, governments, interest, etc.)
  13. Perform other duties as assigned

 

  Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to relate quickly and tactfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under time pressures effectively to meet deadlines.

Communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people both inside and outside of the organization.

Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously.

Ability to identify and express problems and develop solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to understand directions, ask questions for clarification, and demonstrate appropriate action.

 Technical skills:

Excellent computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.

Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.

Access and input data using computer, typing accurately.

Experience

Education:

Associate’s degree or two years directly related full-time work experience.

Work Experience:

At least one year of full-time work experience in accounting in addition to above criteria.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.

Knowledge of general office procedures, filing systems, and spreadsheets.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Adjunct English Instructor

Reports To

English/Comm Department Coordinator

Classification

Faculty

Employment Length

Semester

Account

15-1409-5-5120

Retirement

Part-time ineligible

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary 

Provide instruction. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach hybrid, live virtual, or traditional day or evening classes for the Cape Girardeau Outreach Center. 

 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
  2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
  3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
  4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
  5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

 

Essential Functions

  1. Teach and assess English Composition I, English Composition II, Creative Writing, Strategies for Composition, and/or Introduction to College Writing.
  2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
  3. Adhere to department guidelines.
  4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
  5. Adhere to all campus safety guidelines.
  6. Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
  7. Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

  

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

 

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

 

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

 

Experience

Education:

Master’s degree from accredited institution in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, or Technical Writing or Master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in areas of instruction.   

 

Work Experience:

Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

 

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

 Adjunct English Instructor

Reports To

 English/Comm Department Coordinator

Classification

Faculty

Employment Length

Semester

Account

15-1409-5-5120

Retirement

Part-time ineligible

FLSA

Exempt

Position Summary

Provide instruction. Teach and assess student learning, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach online, hybrid, live virtual, or traditional day or evening classes at the main campus or for an Outreach Center. 

 Key Performance Indicators

  1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
  2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
  3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
  4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
  5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

 Essential Functions

  • Teach and assess Introduction to College Writing; current needs are MWF 9:00- 9:50 traditional seated section on the Park Hills main campus and  TR 11:00-12:15 traditional seated section on the Park Hills main campus.
  • Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
  • Adhere to department guidelines.
  • Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
  • Adhere to all campus safety guidelines.
  • Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
  • Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

 Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Master’s degree from accredited institution in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, or Technical Writing or Master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in areas of instruction preferred.

Work Experience:

Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Adjunct Fiber Optics Instructor

Reports To

Technology/Manufacturing Department Coordinator

Classification

Faculty

Annual Employment Length

Semester

Account

15-1205-1-5120

Retirement

Part-time, not eligible

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary

Develop, teach, and assess fiber optics courses for a certificate program, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach online, hybrid, live virtual, or traditional day or evening classes. 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Number of students successfully completing fiber optic technology programs, and earning industry recognized credentials
  2. Employer partnerships/job placement of program completers
  3. Retention of students in programs
  4. Submission of grades timely
  5. Maintain and seek to improve fiber optic technology program equipment
  6. Safety of programs 

Essential Functions

  1. Design courses to develop fundamental skills required to serve as an entry-level fiber optic cable installer or technician.
  2. Develop and follow an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught
  3. Develop content-related and appropriate instruction based on national, state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences (this include work-site locations) working in cooperation with the Business, Math, Technology, and Industry department.
  4. Teach fundamental principles of fiber optic technology, including installation, cable termination, fusion splicing, and using fiber optic testing equipment to troubl3shoot transmission lines.
  5. Develop and execute lesson plans leading toward student achievement of competencies in the area of instruction.
  6. Develop and update program curriculum.
  7. Experience with online learning management systems or alternative instructional delivery systems
  8. Present subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time.
  9. Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparations for examinations.
  10. Administer subject specific assessments to determine student levels of competence.
  11. Develop and enforce classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintain classroom discipline; utilize effective classroom management techniques.
  12. Provide a classroom environment promoting active learning in the subject area.
  13. Communicate responsibly with students, colleagues, and community members.
  14. Manage and maintain program facilities and equipment.
  15. Teach fundamental safety protocols and perform hands-on labs working with fiber optic cables and equipment such as a fusion splicer. Follow all OSHA regulations maintaining a clean, organized, safe workplace.
  16. Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.
  17. Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities.
  18. Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  19. Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in fiber optics industries. Develop and recommend new courses/programs. Develop new curriculum and prepare educational materials for future courses.
  20. Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments, travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as approved.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Define behaviors and values:

Ability to relate quickly and tactfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to plan, organize, coordinate and implement programs, activities, and facilities.

Identify and express problems and develop recommended solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.

Ability to organize and express instructions in a logical sequence to describe how something works or explain how to perform a task.

Ability to manage groups of students, including the ability to recognize and resolve conflict.

Technical skills:

Ability to assess student work

Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, at a high-level

Ability to enter and submit attendance and grading using LMS

 

Education

High School Diploma, Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Technician

 

Work Experience

At least three years of fiber optics/cabling experience required

Teaching/training experience preferred

 

Industry Knowledge:

Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC)

Communication systems – copper, fiber and wireless fiber optic systems, network cabling, design, termination, splicing, testing, fiber optic installation

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical ability to provide instruction in fiber optics, and cabling.  Ability to safely operate equipment and monitor student safety which involves reaching in any direction, performing repetitive motions and performing two-handed activities.

This position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to fifty pounds, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Ability to work some evenings and weekends based on student needs. Some travel may be required.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

 Adjunct Math Instructor

Reports To

 Mathematics Department Coordinator

Classification

Faculty

Annual Employment Length

Semester

Account

15-1150-1-5120

Retirement

part-time ineligible

FLSA

 Exempt


Position Summary
Provide instruction. Teach and assess students, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers.


Key Performance Indicators
1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time


Essential Functions
1. Teach and assess Quantitative Reasoning, Elementary Statistics, and/or Precalculus: Algebraic Reasoning. Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers.
2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
3. Adhere to department guidelines.
4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time. Faculty members shall hold classes
and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved
by the appropriate administrator.
5. Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
6. Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills
Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
Ability to establish and maintain professional and positive working relationships with students and colleagues at all levels.
Ability to meet established deadlines.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.
Technical skills:
Ability to use information technology for instruction.
Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records.

Experience
Education:
Master’s degree from accredited institution in Mathematics, or Statistics with at least 18 graduate hours in the subject areas of instruction.
Work Experience:
Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment preferred.
Proficient use of instructional technology preferred.
Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.
Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Custodian

Reports To

General Services Director

Classification

Classified Staff

Annual Employment Length

12 months

Account

15-7100-1-5101

Retirement

PEERS

FLSA

Non Exempt

 

Position Summary

Perform a variety of cleaning activities and related tasks to maintain campus facilities; operate floor machines and other cleaning equipment related to the job task.  Assist in moves, set ups, and college deliveries.

 Key Performance Indicators

  1. Maintain safe, clean facilities
  2. Assist the department where needed
  3. Propose and implement continuous improvement ideas

Essential Functions

  1. Mop, sweep, buff, strip, and wax floors.  Vacuum carpeted floors.
  2. Empty trash found in classrooms and offices.  Recycle appropriate waste materials.
  3. Dust all furniture, equipment, and furnishings in classrooms and offices.
  4. Keep all areas, such as stairwells, hallways, and conference rooms clean and free of debris.
  5. Remove kick marks, graffiti, and other foreign matter from floors, walls, ceiling, and furnishings.
  6. Clean all glass surfaces.
  7. Clean bathrooms and water fountains to maintain a healthy environment.  Refill various dispensers.
  8. Clean any other areas containing kitchen facilities, sinks, and the like.
  9. Clean chalkboards, white boards, and erasers.
  10. Identify and report areas/items which are in need of additional attention (painting, repairs, general maintenance work, and so on.)         
  11. Perform additional duties necessary to ensure facilities are clean, and present a favorable physical appearance.
  12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to relate quickly and respectfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

 Interpersonal skills:

Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables involving routine work.

Ability to communicate effectively in English.

 Technical skills:

Ability to read English at the level necessary to understand written safety rules, simple directions, product labels, and work orders and to understand simple verbal and/or written instructions.

Ability to learn and implement given set procedures and techniques such as room cleaning methods.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out two (2) or three (3) sequential instructions.

Experience

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Work Experience:

At least one year full-time directly related work experience.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Bend, reach, and stoop to operate equipment and handle tools and materials.

Lift up to fifty (50) pounds and carry or push cart with tools and equipment weighing seventy-five (75) pounds.

Perform activities requiring good balance such as climbing and maneuvering on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds frequently on uneven surfaces.

Maneuver on stairs and uneven or soft surfaces such as grassy, icy, or unpaved areas.

Perceive environmental alerting sounds such as alarms, equipment operating, paging, and telephones.

Respond to a scene quickly on foot.

Move from room to room, building to building, and worksite to worksite daily.

Stand and/or work on feet up to three (3) hours at a time.

Discriminate size, shape, temperature, color, and/or texture of objects and detect odors daily.

Discern visual depth relationships, both close and long range.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your resume to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Reports To

Athletic Director

Classification

Professional Staff

Annual Employment Length

10 months

Account

15-5612-1-5101

Retirement

PSRS

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary

Supervise all sport operations. Recruit and retain college athletes, supporting them through degree or program completion. Organize and oversee public relations in the community as it relates to sport activities.

 

Key Performance Indicators

List the measurable tasks that are key to indicating performance in this role:

  1. Student athlete graduation rates
  2. Fundraising annual amounts
  3. Recruiting athletes
  4. Managing expenses within budget
  5. Promoting positive team public relations

 

Essential Functions

  1. Maintain compliance with all NJCAA regulations.
  2. Organize and oversee public relations in the community.
  3. Supervise the entire sport operation; recruiting, practice schedules, game schedules, and travel plans.
  4. Responsible for student-athletes’ advising and graduation progress.
  5. Responsible for fundraising.
  6. Oversee discipline on the court/field, in the community, and in student housing.
  7. Oversee academic success and room checks
  8. Responsible for running camps to offset the cost of program
  9. Minimum of one walk on try-out per year
  10. Must have a minimum 1 student athlete from a MAC taxing district school
  11. Maintain athletic viability with at least 25% of the program’s expenses being covered through the adjustment of scholarships, walk-ons, and/or fundraising. An evaluation will take place, at minimum, annually.
  12. Require all student athletes on scholarship to live on-campus, regardless of the student’s taxing district. Non-scholarship athletes can live off campus if they are within the taxing district

 

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to communicate well with a variety of people.

Ability to write and edit publications, presentations, news media materials and reports.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent communication, managerial, and planning skills.

Technical skills:

Ability to use word processing, data base and reporting software.

 

Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.

Work Experience:

Four years of directly related work experience in athletics required including program management, supervision, budget development and revenue accountability. 

Experience as a player and coach preferably at the college level.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of Title IX and NJCAA regulations

Familiarity with fitness testing and equipment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekend hours to accommodate practice and performance schedules. 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

**Deadline is April 22**

Job Title

Life Science Instructor

Reports To

 Allied Health and Sciences Division Chair

Classification

Faculty

Employment Length

9 month

Account

15-1409-5-5101

Retirement

PSRS

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary

Provide instruction, teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses, contribute to department work, engage in professional development, and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. Will be assigned to teach day and evening classes primarily at the Cape Girardeau Outreach Center with an opportunity at the Perryville Higher Education Center. 

 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
  2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
  3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
  4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
  5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

 

 Essential Functions

  1. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses including General Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, and other Life Sciences based on qualifications as needed.  Faculty may be needed to teach online as well as seated classes at the Cape and Perryville Outreach Centers.
  2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
  3. Adhere to department guidelines.
  4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
  5. Ascertain that every student, teacher, and visitor wears an industrial eye protective device when participating in or observing any of the following classes at Mineral Area College:
    · Vocational, technical, industrial arts, chemical, or chemical-physical shops or laboratories involving exposure to the following:  hot molten metals or other molten materials; milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; gas or electric arc welding or other forms of welding processes; repair or servicing of any vehicle; caustic or explosive materials.
    ·  Chemical, physical, or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive materials, hot liquids or solids, injurious radiations, or other hazards not enumerated.  (SB 519, 78th General Assembly, Second Regular Session)            6.       Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to the appropriate administrator for each class taught.
    7.       Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

 

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

 

Experience

Education:

Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited institution in Biology with an emphasis in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology or Masters in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology.

Work Experience:

Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.

Laboratory experience required, including animal dissection, preparing solutions and media, setting up and taking down laboratories, including proper waste disposal.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion. Knowledge of, and adherence to, proper lab safety protocol. 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Position Summary

Oversee all administrative functions of the MAC Early Learning Academy. Ensure the ELA complies with all state and local regulatory agencies and licensing regulations. Supervise curriculum, classroom schedules, use of shared classroom space and equipment, and ELA staff. Communicate effectively with all ELA stakeholders including parents, employees, and community. Promote continuous quality improvement.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Ensure the ELA is in good standing with all regulatory agencies.
  2. Maintain full enrollment at the ELA.
  3. Oversee all operational functions of the ELA.
  4. Build positive relationships with all ELA stakeholders.

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities:

  1. Ensure the ELA is in compliance with all licensing, state, and local agency regulations.
  2. Maintain accurate records including child, family, staff, vendor, financial, and accreditation.
  3. Stay abreast of current research, new developments, and best practices in the field of early childhood education.
  4. Participate in professional organizations and maintain a professional library of resources.
  5. Promote and maintain active communication with families.
  6. Ensure all forms of communications are kept up-to-date: ELA website, monthly newsletters, employee handbook, and family handbook.
  7. Review ELA policies and procedures and update as needed.
  8. Provide periodic ELA updates to MAC administration and Board of Trustees.   

Fiscal & Operational Responsibilities:

  1. Ensure that the ELA operates within the approved budget.
  2. Oversee all purchasing for the ELA.
  3. Prepare budget updates as requested.
  4. Collaborate with the MAC Business Office to collect enrollment fees, ELA tuition, and other related income.
  5. Implement and conduct a safety program for the ELA in collaboration with MAC campus safety personnel.
  6. Maintain inventory records.
  7. Arrange for custodial care, maintenance, and repairs.
  8. Ensure the indoor and outdoor ELA areas are equipped and maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  1. Assist Human Resources in preparing job descriptions, recruiting candidates, interviewing candidates, selecting and recommending candidates, and onboarding new employees.
  2. Ensure the ELA is appropriately staffed.
  3. Conduct weekly staff meetings.
  4. Coordinate professional development opportunities for ELA staff including in-service training.
  5. Assist the staff in preparing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly plans.
  6. Maintain required ELA documents including the employee handbook, ELA parent handbook, and other required reports.
  7. Conduct annual personnel evaluations and assist employees in developing plans for continuous improvement.
  8. Maintain employee attendance records including preparing and submitting payroll sheets.

Enrollment Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee all aspects of the ELA enrollment process including advertising, conducting tours, interviewing families, and enrolling families.
  2. Ensure subsidy requirements are met.
  3. Provide parent orientation to school policies and procedures.
  4. Provide new student orientation.

Curriculum Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum.
  2. Review and approve weekly lesson plans.
  3. Collaborate with ELA staff in developing special programs, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
  4. Evaluate students in relation to their school progress, abilities, and special needs.
  5. Maintain a referral system for children who have special needs and contact recognized agencies to help children as needed.

Community Outreach

  1. Collaborate with MAC and other post-secondary institutions to provide field experience opportunities.
  2. Arrange for the ELA to participate in community service opportunities.
  3. Administer a parent education program.

 

 Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with teachers, colleagues, parents, children, and the community.

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrate competence in communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with ELA staff, families, community members, state licensing personnel, and MAC administration. Verbal and written communications skills required to write, present, and discuss complex reports and related documents and correspondence.

Additional Skills:

Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize a variety of technological platforms.

Experience

Education:
Earned Master’s degree in early childhood education or child development preferred; Bachelors in early childhood education or child development plus broad range of experience may be considered.

Work Experience:
Five (5) years full-time teaching experience with two (2) years in a leadership role.

Industry Knowledge:
Knowledge of local, state, and national early learning requirements. Knowledge of Missouri licensing compliance, child and family adult food program, and family subsidy programs preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The ELA Director must, after an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician with a tuberculin test or chest x-ray, have approved state clearance forms for child abuse and a certificate demonstrating an approved criminal record check. The ELA Director must have the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, and demonstrate the ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses, and to be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. All ELA employees must be able to monitor children both indoors and outdoors and must be able to monitor children by themselves. The ELA Director must be able to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices, to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.

Benefits

Full-time employees of the Early Learning Academy operating on the Mineral Area College campus are members of the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri.  Full-time employees work 40 hours each week during the day Monday through Friday. Full-time ELA employees receive 7 paid holidays, two weeks of paid vacation – taken the week of July 4th and the week of Christmas; and 8 hours of PTO each month. Full-time employees have Mineral Area College insurance group options including medical, dental, vision, life, ltd, ad&d, FSA, HSA, 403(b.)

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Position Summary

Ensure a well-run, purposeful program.  Respond appropriately to children’s needs. Assess supply and material needs. Build teamwork. Develop lesson plans. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment.  Support play and exploration. Encourage creativity. Promote appropriate developmental expectations. Support social and emotional development. Manage classrooms according to Mineral Area Early Learning Academy standards and policies. Plan and implement activities to develop intellectual, physical, social, and emotional competence. Establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff. Commit to continuing education.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Design and implement programming to ensure full successful classes at all age levels
  2. Maintain knowledge of and adhere to MAELA’s programs and policies
  3. Ensure facilities are clean and safe
  4. Train and mentor ELA staff
  5. Maintain accurate records
  6. Recommend and implement approved improvement ideas

Essential Functions

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment by

  1. Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.
  2. Making sure that the equipment in the classroom is in good repair.
  3. Understanding and implementing, when necessary, MAELA emergency procedures.
  4. Promoting healthy eating practices at lunch and snack time.
  5. Understanding children are never to be left unattended.
  6. Understanding that although spills are to be cleaned up immediately, major cleaning should not be done while the children are present.
  7. Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routing and learning.
  8. Posting and adhering to MAELA hand washing and diaper changing policies.

Advancing physical and intellectual competence by

  1. Adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children.
  2. Creating a multi-cultural environment.
  3. Knowledge of play-based curriculum; creating lesson plans and activities that follow the goals and objectives of the preschool curriculum and completing assessments on every child.
  4. Making available a variety of developmentally appropriate materials.
  5. Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
  6. Encouraging children to talk among themselves and with the teachers.
  7. Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level. 8. Creating a print-rich environment in which children learn about books, literature and writing.
  8. Encouraging creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks.
  9. Providing a balance between teacher directed and child directed activities.
  10. Providing for active and quiet play.

 Supporting social and emotional development and providing positive guidance by

  1. Understanding and adhering to MAELA’s conscious discipline policies.
  2. Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
  3. Planning and implementing activities that enable a child to feel secure.
  4. Encouraging, through positive modeling, feelings of empathy and respect for others and the environment.
  5. Cultural and ethnic differences are respected.

Establishing positive and productive relationships with families by

  1. Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
  2. Encouraging families to be part of the child’s learning experience.
  3. Providing opportunities for conferences and other venues in which parents are made to feel part of the child’s learning experience.
  4. Read and understand policies in the parent handbook.

Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by

  1. Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
  2. Building teamwork.
  3. Developing lesson plans.
  4. Managing your classroom according to MAELA standards.
  5. Observing children.
  6. Using assessment tools.

Maintaining a commitment to professionalism by

  1. Promoting MAELA philosophy and educational objectives.
  2. Supporting a code of ethical conduct.
  3. Committing to continuing education.
  4. Attending staff meetings and conferences.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the community.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to identify and express problems and develop solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to understand directions, ask questions for clarification, and demonstrate appropriate action.

Technical skills:

 Ability to follow directions and maintain accurate knowledge of regulations.

Experience

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood. The Mineral Area Early Learning Academy Lead Teacher must meet the state qualifications and National Standards for an early learning academy teacher.

Work Experience:

Experience and education in early childhood instruction.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of local, state, and national early childhood regulations and standards. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The Lead Teacher must, after an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician with a tuberculin test or chest x-ray, have approved state clearance forms for child abuse and a certificate demonstrating an approved criminal record check. The Lead Teacher must have the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, and demonstrate the ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses, and to be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. All teachers must be able to monitor children both indoors and outdoors and must be able to monitor children by themselves. The Lead Teacher must be able to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices, to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.

Benefits

Full-time employees of the Early Learning Academy operating on the Mineral Area College campus are members of the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri.  Full-time employees work 40 hours each week during the day Monday through Friday. Full-time ELA employees receive 7 paid holidays, two weeks of paid vacation – taken the week of July 4th and the week of Christmas; and 8 hours of PTO each month as detailed in the Early Learning Academy Employee Handbook. Full-time employees have Mineral Area College insurance group options including medical, dental, vision, life, ltd, ad&d, FSA, HSA, 403(b.)

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your resume to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Position Summary

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment. Support play and exploration. Encourage creativity. Promote appropriate developmental expectations. Support social and emotional development. Understand and adhere to Mineral Area Early Learning Academy standards and policies. Plan and implement activities to develop intellectual, physical, social, and emotional competence. Establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff. Commit to continuing education. Arrive at MAELA each day fully prepared and in your classroom ready to teach at the scheduled time, working up to 19 hours per week.

 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Assist with recruiting and retaining full classrooms at the Early Learning Academy
  2. Maintain knowledge of and support MAELA’s programs and policies
  3. Ensure facilities are clean and safe
  4. Keep accurate records as assigned

 

Essential Functions

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment by

  1. Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.
  2. Making sure that the equipment in the classroom is in good repair.
  3. Understanding and implementing, when necessary, MAELA emergency procedures.
  4. Promoting healthy eating practices at lunch and snack time.
  5. Understanding children are never to be left unattended.
  6. Understanding that although spills are to be cleaned up immediately, major cleaning should not be done while the children are present.
  7. Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routing and learning.
  8. Posting and adhering to MAELA hand washing and diaper changing policies.

 Advancing physical and intellectual competence by

  1. Adapting program activities to meet the individual needs of the children.
  2. Creating a multi-cultural environment.
  3. Making available a variety of developmentally appropriate materials.
  4. Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
  5. Encouraging children to talk among themselves and with the teachers.
  6. Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level. 7. Creating a print-rich environment in which children learn about books, literature and writing.
  7. Encouraging creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks.
  8. Providing a balance between teacher directed and child directed activities.
  9. Providing for active and quiet play.

 Supporting social and emotional development and provide positive guidance by

  1. Understanding and adhering to MAELA discipline policies.
  2. Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
  3. Planning and implementing activities that enable a child to feel secure.
  4. Encouraging, through positive modeling, feelings of empathy and respect for others and the environment.
  5. Cultural and ethnic differences are respected.

 Establishing positive and productive relationships with families by

  1. Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
  2. Encouraging families to be part of the child’s learning experience.
  3. Providing opportunities for conferences and other venues in which parents are made to feel part of the child’s learning experience.
  4. Read and understand policies in the parent handbook.

 Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by

  1. Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
  2. Building teamwork.
  3. Developing lesson plans.
  4. Managing your classroom according to Mineral Area Early Learning Academy standards. 5. Observing children.
  5. Using assessment tools.

 Maintaining a commitment to professionalism by

  1. Promoting MAELA philosophy and educational objectives.
  2. Supporting a code of ethical conduct.
  3. Committing to continuing education

 

 Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Define behaviors and values:

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the community.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to identify and express problems and develop solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to understand directions, ask questions for clarification, and demonstrate appropriate action.

Technical skills:

Ability to follow directions and maintain accurate knowledge of regulations.

 

Experience

Education:

High school diploma or GED.  Some college classes in the education and/or child development field. The assistant teacher in MAELA must meet the qualifications of the state and those set forth in the National Standards for Hiring for an assistant teacher.

 

Work Experience:

Some experience in child care

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of local, state, and national early learning requirements preferred.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The assistant teacher must, after an offer of employment is made, produce a current physical examination by a physician with a tuberculin test or chest x-ray, have approved state clearance forms for child abuse and a certificate demonstrating an approved criminal record check. The assistant teacher must have the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, and demonstrate the ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses, and to be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. All teachers must be able to monitor children both indoors and outdoors and must be able to monitor children by themselves.  The assistant teacher must be able to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices, to accomplish the job, including the evacuation of the building during emergencies. 

 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your resume to HR@MineralArea.edu or stop by HR to complete an application.

Job Title

MAC Store Assistant Manager 

Reports To

MAC Store Manager

Classification

Classified Staff

Annual Employment Length

12 months

Account

15-9100-1-5101

Retirement

PEERS

FLSA

Non Exempt

 

Position Summary

Manage all store operations in the MAC Store Manager's absence. Assist the MAC Store Manager in the operation of the college store, including sales, customer assistance, and clerical duties.

 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Increase store sales
  2. Maintain accurate store records
  3. Propose and implement continuous improvement ideas

 

Essential Functions

  1. Serve customers, operate cash register, and record sales accurately.
  2. Train new cashiers and assign work to part-time, seasonal, and student workers.
  3. Assist in picking, processing, and packing online orders and processing online returns.
  4. Prepare and process book returns and process book authorizations as directed.
  5. Assist in designing and ordering apparel through meetings with clothes representatives.
  6. Prepare and maintain any documents necessary for the operation of the store, such as sales brochures, gift certificates, flyers, shelf and textbook labels, rental agreement, etc.
  7. Assist with the daily opening and closing of the store as required.
  8. Assist in recording information necessary by determining textbook rental and textbook buyback numbers, and placing textbooks orders and reorders.
  9. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and auxiliary items to meet campus needs as directed.
  10. Assist with receiving, pricing, merchandising, and promoting inventory for effective selling.
  11. Assist in the preparation for taking of physical inventories.
  12. Assist with computer entries, rental return entries, sanitizing, and preparing textbooks for future sales during the student textbook buyback period.
  13. Assist in preparing and maintaining in-house scholarship lists, invoices, and textbook/rental returns each semester.
  14. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to relate quickly and tactfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under time pressures effectively to meet deadlines.

Communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people both inside and outside of the organization.

Ability to identify and express problems and develop solutions from alternative methods and procedures.

Ability to understand directions, ask questions for clarification, and demonstrate appropriate action.

Technical skills:

Excellent computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, publisher, and point-of-sale software.

 

Experience

Education:

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.

Work Experience:

At least one year full-time directly related work experience.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to use standard office equipment such as cash registers, calculators, copiers, and computers.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to bend and stoop to place items on lower shelves and stretch to place items on high shelves.

Ability to carry, push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds of books and supplies on a frequent basis.

Ability to walk and/or stand more than 50% of the time.

Ability to hear and speak to assist customers in the store and on the phone.

This position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Manufacturing Technology Instructor

Reports To

Business, Math, Tech & Industry Div Chair

Classification

Faculty

Employment Length

9 month

Account

15-1205-1-5101

Retirement

PSRS

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary

Provide instruction. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers. 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
  2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
  3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
  4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
  5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

Essential Functions

  1. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses that may include Electrical Systems, Industrial Maintenance Technology, ManufacturingProcess, Quality Control, Tech Math, Industrial Safety and others based on the faculty member’s qualifications and student enrollment needs. Faculty may be needed to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers as well as online.
  2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
  3. Adhere to department guidelines.
  4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
  5. Ascertain that every student, teacher, and visitor wears an industrial eye protective device when participating in or observing any of the following classes at Mineral Area College:
  6. Vocational, technical, industrial arts, chemical, or chemical-physical shops or laboratories involving exposure to the following:  hot molten metals or other molten materials; milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; gas or electric arc welding or other forms of welding processes; repair or servicing of any vehicle; caustic or explosive materials.
  7. Chemical, physical, or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive materials, hot liquids or solids, injurious radiations, or other hazards not enumerated.  (SB 519, 78thGeneral Assembly, Second Regular Session).
  8. Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
  9. Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

Experience

Education:

Must possess or be able to obtain instructor certifications such as Manufacturing Skills Standards Council - MSSC: Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certified Logistics Associate/technician (CLA/CLT)

OSHA authorized instructor preferred or have five years of general industry safety experience.

Work Experience:

Teaching/training and assessment experience preferred.

Manufacturing equipment proficiency required, including proper waste disposal.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion. Knowledge of, and adherence to, proper safety protocol. 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and certification documentation to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Physical Science Instructor

Reports To

 Allied Health and Sciences Division Chair

Classification

Faculty

Employment Length

9 month

Account

15-1150-1-5101

Retirement

PSRS

FLSA

Exempt

 

Position Summary

Provide instruction. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers. 

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
  2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
  3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
  4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
  5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

 Essential Functions

  1. Teach and assess lecture and laboratory courses that may include General Chemistry, Astronomy, Earth Science, and other Physical Sciences based on faculty member qualifications and student enrollment needs. Faculty may be needed to teach day or evening classes at the main campus or outreach centers as well as online.
  2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
  3. Adhere to department guidelines.
  4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
  5. Ascertain that every student, teacher, and visitor wears an industrial eye protective device when participating in or observing any of the following classes at Mineral Area College:
  • Vocational, technical, industrial arts, chemical, or chemical-physical shops or laboratories involving      exposure to the following:  hot molten metals or other molten materials; milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials; heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; gas or electric arc welding or other forms of welding processes; repair or servicing of any vehicle; caustic or explosive materials.
  • Chemical, physical, or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive materials, hot liquids or solids, injurious radiations, or other hazards not enumerated.  (SB 519, 78thGeneral Assembly, Second Regular Session).
  1. Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
  2. Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department. 

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

Experience

Education:

Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited institution in Physical Science or Masters in a related field with 18 grade credit hours in the Physical Sciences such as Chemistry, Geochemistry, or Astronomy.

Work Experience:

Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.

Laboratory experience required, including preparing solutions and media, setting up and taking down laboratories, including proper waste disposal.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion. Knowledge of, and adherence to, proper lab safety protocol. 

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.

Job Title

Potosi Outreach Center Coordinator

Reports To

Provost

Classification

Professional

Annual Employment Length

9 months

Account

 15-1406-5-5120

Retirement

Not eligible, part-time

FLSA

Non-exempt

 

Position Summary

Working about 15 hours each week, in the evenings Monday through Thursday during fall and spring semesters.

Manage all functions of the outreach center including supervision of employees. Serve as a liaison between the main campus administration, faculty, student services, business office, bookstore, etc. and Outreach Center students and community members.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Improve student enrollment and retention
  2. Host community events and activities
  3. Manage center budget
  4. Increase revenue, constantly improve educational offerings based on community needs

Essential Functions

  1. Recruit students, developing relationships with area high schools and community groups to promote college programs, attending college fairs and community events
  2. Advise students
  3. Develop, implement and evaluate effective revenue generating educational and training programs to meet community needs, seeking opportunities to expand offerings
  4. Prepare course schedules
  5. Submit proposed faculty credentials to Division Chairs for approval
  6. Schedule courses and activities in the building
  7. Manage student registration and assist with billing issues
  8. Serve as contact person for students, employees, and community members, resolve conflicts, ensure federal, state, local and institutional policies are followed
  9. Promote college programs and activities, assist with promotional materials
  10. Track data, analyze trends, make recommendations for improvements
  11. Communicate building closures and class cancellations with students, faculty and the community
  12. Administer assessment/placement tests as needed.
  13. Assess instruction conducting annual faculty evaluations
  14. Attend campus, community, and state meetings as required
  15. Manage files and materials as required
  16. Manage the center budget, submit and process requisitions and purchase orders
  17. Manage email, telephone, and incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
  18. Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring and retaining employees, address complaints, resolve problems, recognize exemplary performance
  19. Monitor student needs, recommend building hours and course schedules that meet community needs
  20. Coordinate an Advisory Council, prepare agendas, meet regularly to collaborate with committee members, take minutes, work to respond to suggestions
  21. Collaborate with Financial Aid Director to establish and coordinate scholarships
  22. Collaborate with bookstore to assist students in obtaining and returning textbooks and materials
  23. Coordinate with the business office to submit bank deposits
  24. Schedule and supervise student exit exams

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment requiring constant creativity and flexibility.

 

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a variety of people, including coworkers at all levels, students, parents, staff of external agencies, the business community, and the general public.

Highly effective writing, editing, and proofreading skills to develop marketing/public relations materials, reports, and make presentations.

Technical skills:

Working knowledge of information technology.

Accounting skills to monitor center budget and pay bills.

Experience

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Work Experience:

Three years of full-time directly related work experience involving community education, marketing, public relations, management, and employee supervision.  Prior experience in a higher education environment preferred.

Industry Knowledge:

Demonstrated skills developing and evaluating revenue generating programs, including programs for adults, children, and special populations.

Demonstrated skills in marketing and writing.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position includes sitting, standing, keyboarding, filing, speaking, hearing, walking and operating office equipment. Some lifting and moving of items for room set ups is required. This position requires evening supervision of outreach center instruction.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcripts to HR@MineralArea.edu.