Program Coordinator

Salary: $44,575.00 - $66,042.00 Annually
Location : Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-42
Division: Human Services and Public Safety
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator of Interpreter Education (ASL) provides supervision and curricular oversight within the assigned program or discipline. The Program Coordinator will provide academic leadership and support adjunct faculty in delivering high-quality education. This position also carries a teaching workload as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties listed on the instructor job description.
• Assists the Dean with the development of the program course schedule, including assignment of adjunct faculty.
• Manages budget for program or discipline including any required travel, materials and supplies, equipment, adjunct instruction.
• Manages programmatic or course specific equipment and inventory and assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course.
• Maintains program of study compliance with state curriculum standards and updates in response to industry needs.
• Fosters continuous program improvement through annual planning process, including goal setting, report of results, and use of results.
• Recruits, screens, and selects adjunct faculty for program.
• Evaluates program adjunct faculty.
• Monitors course and program enrollment and makes recommendations to the Dean regarding addition or removal of sections based on enrollment.
• Participates in the development and implementation of articulation agreements and promotes student participation in such programs.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum for quality, including updates to program of study, course content, assessments, etc.
• Chairs or participates in advisory committee meetings.
• Completes the program review process.
• Maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations to keep instructional program current with occupational or academic field.
• Participates in the College's marketing and recruitment efforts by reviewing and providing content for program publications, the College's website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and attending events to enhance the College's outreach efforts.

College-wide Expectations:
WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

• Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
• Understands and supports the college mission, vision, and values.
• Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
• Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.
• Retains a focus on the student experience, specifically, ensuring instructional rigor, fostering students' sense of belonging, and developing their soft skills.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, OR an Associate's degree in Interpreting Education and at least 3-5 years of experience as a licensed interpreter is required.
RID National Certification required at time of application and while employed at Wilson Community College.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.
LONGEVITY
Longevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:
Years of Service Longevity Rate
Less than 10 0% of Salary
10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary
15 but less than 20 2.5% of Salary
20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary
25 or More 4.5% of Salary

FACULTY LEAVE
Faculty members do not earn annual leave. Faculty are required to be on campus 30 hours per week which includes teaching, holding office hours, advising, committee work and other events (i.e. registration, professional development and graduation).

PERSONAL LEAVE
Faculty members earn three (3) personal leave days per fiscal year (7/1-6/30). Personal leave days are not transferable to any other form of leave and are not cumulative.

SICK LEAVE
You earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.

HOLIDAYS
New Years
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day (may be taken at Winter Break)
Thanksgiving (2 days)
Winter Break
The sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.

HEALTH INSURANCE
You may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year.

RETIREMENT
Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)
Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one time's your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.

Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow:
Age 65 with 5 years of service
Age 60 with 25 years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

Disability Income Plan:
Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% of
your salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.
It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.

WORKERS COMPENSATION
Upon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
401(K), 457,
529 College Tuition Plan
NC Flex Benefits
Colonial Life offers

FREE TUITON
Full-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.

PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAY
Eligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.

FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON
Full-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.