ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

•EXTENSION

CENTERS AND ESL PROGRAMS

Essex County College

•4.0 Newark, NJ Job Details Tenure track $55,000

•$70,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications English Master's degree Designing specialized curriculums for diverse student populations Training Instructional design Full Job Description Position Details Classification Information Unit Job Status FLSA Position Information Position Title

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

•EXTENSION

CENTERS AND ESL PROGRAMS

Reports To Faculty Discipline N/A

•Not Applicable Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track? Funding Source Functions and Responsibilities Job Summary Under the supervision of Director, Enrollment Services and or designee, the Assistant Director of Extension Centers and ESL Programs is responsible for assisting with on campus and extension center offerings particularly serving the ESL student population and the administrative aspects of the programs. This position offers a competitive starting salary of $55,000

•70,000 along with a comprehensive college benefits package.

Benefits include:

Health, dental, and vision coverage Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Pension and retirement plans Tuition waiver programs Opportunities for professional growth Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community. Supervisory Role Oral and written supervision is received from Director, Enrollment Services or designee. The Assistant Director of Extension Centers and ESL Programs supervises adjunct instructors, support staff and student workers. Duties & Responsibilities 1. Assist with non-credit and credit registration of ESL students and other students attending classes on campus or at extension centers. 2. Design programs and develop curricula in accordance with ESL grant funded and non-credit or credit offerings. 3. Conduct program assessments of the offerings to make recommendations for expansion to meet the needs of the students and other community needs or opportunities. 4. Work with public funding agencies to ensure overall compliance with funding contracts when applicable. Submit required reports, select program candidates and monitor billing procedures. 5. Supervise the administration of intake, registration, testing, orientation of students, special events, student forums and other informational sessions. 6. Identify, recommend and supervise instructional staff to offer courses on main campus, branch campus in West Caldwell, and

FOCUS . 7.

Review grant budgets and revenue accounts in accordance with college regulations and procedures. 8. Interact with representatives of agencies, leaders of community-based organizations and the residents of the County. 9. Assist in the preparation of correspondence and statistics, as well as financial and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. 10. Supervise the accurate preparation of requisitions, pay forms, class lists and attendance rosters. 11. Maintain strict confidentiality of program records. 12. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required. 13. Perform other related duties as assigned. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time. Move between buildings. Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls. Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. Master's degree in Business or Social Work. 2. Experience administering job training models, including the development and application of curriculum and instruction. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of funding sources such as financial aid. 4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, preferably bi-lingual. Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. Master's degree in Business and/or Social Work or related items. 2. Five or more years of experience working in the community college sector. 3.Experience in working with community residents of Essex County especially the non-English speaking population. 4. Experience instructing and supervising activities for clients who may be either economically and educationally disadvantaged, in receipt of public assistance, financial aid or grant eligible. Education Requirements Master's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Posting Details Posting Information Open Date 09/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Close Date 10/08/2026 Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

•All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Transcripts Letter of Recommendation (minimum of 3) Optional Documents