Water Utilities Instructor, Workforce Development (PT)

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The Opportunity

This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College recently launched its 2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the College’s 50^th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. Most recently, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) selected HCCC as one of twenty-four colleges nationwide to be named a “2022 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges.”

Overview

Hudson County Community College serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Hudson County Community College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

Hudson County Community College is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes.

HCCC has two campus Libraries that provide welcoming common spaces that encourage exploration, creation, and collaboration between students, faculty, and a broader community. Our resources include a collection comprised of over 60,000 print and online books, 130 online databases, approximately 67,000 periodicals (mostly online), nearly 2,000 DVDs, and a number of select streaming videos. In support of our many English Language Learners, our ESL collection offers a rich array of fiction and non-fiction books categorized by reading level to meet a variety of needs.

The Glen Gabert Library, located on the Journal Square campus, is the home of the Hudson County Community College Archive Collection which offers access to the rich history of HCCC and its impact on Jersey City and the surrounding community. The North Hudson Campus Library is located at our Union City location.

The libraries are open seven days a week while offering a variety of digital technologies that offer pathways to learning and content acquisition. Some of the available technologies include Makerspace facilities for podcasting, 3D printing, crafts, and more, a combination of PC and Macintosh computers, scanners, printers, virtual reality headsets, learning hubs, and prayer and meditation rooms.

The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The College’s Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College recently announced the dedication of the Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.

Department/Division Introduction

The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is an exciting and entrepreneurial division within the College which offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, courses, seminars, and training sessions for the community. These offerings are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses, and pursuing pastimes and passions. Additionally, the HCCC Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is the area leader in developing and delivering educational classes and programs for Hudson County’s businesses, organizations, and individuals. Join a winning team focused on serving the educational training needs of the Hudson County business community.

Position Summary/Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the Instructor will provide non-credit, workforce development training in water utilities for CEWD clients utilizing approved training curriculum and materials. The Water Utilities Instructor will instruct students in the theories and practical methods of water utilities. They will use conceptual and practical understanding to teach a wide range of knowledge and skills needed to start a career in the water workforce sector.

Position Responsibilities

Effectively deliver training for Continuing Education and Workforce Development’s clients and students.
Further develop curricula, course content, and methods in water utility science including instructional material, training handouts, workbooks, guides, and other materials as needed.
Prepare and maintain attendance rosters, student’s grades and/or progress reports.
Test run class projects as needed.
Collaborate with administration, faculty, and community.
Create an upbeat and engaging classroom environment.
Use a variety of methods to help ensure the transfer of learning after class.
Administer competency-based pre and post-assessments.
Design and develop assessments as needed.
Take attendance and administer evaluations.
Complete progress reports on students as needed.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend training follow-up as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of seven to eight years working in the water utilities sector with knowledge of water systems, water quality, and distribution.
Operated, maintained, and installed equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, hydrants, lift stations, wells, disinfection equipment, etc.
Experience with facilities/systems (i.e. activated sludge, trickling filter, RBC, MBR, IFAS, distribution, groundwater, collection, surface water, etc.)
Experience with testing (i.e. pH, turbidity, COD, DO, TOC, TSS, bac-t, jar, taste, odor, hardness, chlorine, ammonia, etc.)
Flexibility as training can be held online or at one of our campuses. Training may also be held at partner sites in Hudson County or one of the surrounding areas. Work hours vary based on the program. Training may be delivered on weekends and evenings.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Highly skilled in training and facilitation using adult learning methodologies.
Ability to manage a classroom environment and keep the audience engaged.
Proficient computer skills and adaptability to emerging technologies.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Have a high degree of professionalism.
Enjoy training/staff development.
Ability to proactively address client needs.
Ability to deliver classes remotely on virtual platforms such as Zoom and WebEx.
Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred minimum of three (3) years of hands-on work experience in the treatment and distribution of drinking water, and treatment and collection of waste water. Other work could include customer service inspections.
Licensed operator preferred.
A minimum of 60 hours of classroom instructional experience preferred.

Applications

For full consideration please send a resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and a list of three professional references through the following webpage: https://tinyurl.com/rryv5uhz

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.