instructor

coordinator

adjunct instructor

english as a second language teacher

professor

Prince Georges Community College

It is really fun and working with so many diffrent people at the clinics and care one on one with residents/patients made me feel so good inside my heart, like seeing a double rainbow in the sky.
I have learned the properties on Scope of Practice, Prevent and/or control infections, provides a physical safety and security for patients. To provide emotional support and encourage independent function to residents/patents, conducts ongoing observation for changes in residents' behavior and/or physical condition and reporting of same. Provide comfort and Observe for any changes to report to the RN. 
Learn about the human body and effects on old age and diseases. Motivate Patents/residents to participate in exercise group, current events, socialization, dining, etc. Performing 21 nursing skills, which are: Taking blood pressure, Hand-washing, Ambulation, Range of motion exercises (shoulder) and Range of motion exercises (elbow, wrist), Range of motion exercises ( hip, knee, ankle), Measure and record of pulse, Measure and record of respiration, Urinary drainage recording, Feeding, Oral care, Oral care with dentures, Bed Pan,   Hand and nail care, Foot care, Transferring to wheel chair, Change of position, Changing an occupied bed, Perineal Care, Catheter care, Partial bed bath, and Dressing the resident with a week arm.
The hardest part of the job is knowing the patients/residents condition is heart breaking and seeing them suffer in pain or in an emotional stress brings a tear in my eye, but when i am there taking care of them, they some how always bring a smile and jokes.
I love making everyone smile, laugh, and making sure there day is was great, maybe even feel better.

Recent restructuring created a chain of command where little is accomplished, other than the desires of the overly huge administration. All they do is organize, reorganize, and take huge amounts of money. The faculty and students are afraid to say anything for fear of retaliation. Those who do are silenced. NO exaggeration. I have been there for 50 years, first as a student, then years later as part time faculty for 27 years. Horrible atmosphere now, hostile workplace environment, I have worked there happily for the first 19 years. The past 8 years have been awful, due to poor administrators protected by their self imposed chain of command. But despicable arrogant attitudes trickle down. Unhappy teachers teach poorly, students suffer, admin gets bigger and bigger, tons of money goes where..  NOT to the students. The faculty kisses up, they are scared. I never thought I would say this about my favorite school, but RUN AWAY, do NOT study or work here. You will be sorry if you do. Very toxic.

Standard work day is 7.5 hours. Does offer alternative work schedules for most full-tim, post-probationary positions that support work from home days. There is accumulated, paid annual leave and sick leave, along with decent benefits. Most of these good things can be masked by an overall disorganized, poorly documented, chaotic business practice that leads to shoddy, last-minute work product, minimal stability of purpose, and little accountability. There is a lot of reliance on putting out immediate fires rather than carrying out careful planning, and a large reliance in "that's how we've always done it" excuses coupled with minimal willingness to undertake any change. These choatic practices are shored up by a hierarchical work environment that is title-driven (as opposed to competency driven) that is not supportive of input, collaboration,  innovation, or others' professional expeetise or development. The culture is one that can and has allowed abusive behaviors, such as bullying, to occur with impunity. These toxic behaviors are found among staff as well as leadership.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Teaching and learning 
Seeing the fruits of your labor - the students - grow and develop 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The people that were “in charge” aka the powers that be - the rockstars 

You were forbidden to have any class rules
You could not initiate any class rules
You could not initiate any form of classroom management
The teachers were dispensable 
And the students were always right… regardless of their actions or behavior 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was like the Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

We had one way that truly worked.
Then they get rid of… And brought somebody else in - and it completely changed the whole game
Because the latter had no idea of what to say or do

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
First talk classes in-house at the college. Then Covid hit… And ended up teaching online. Then got a new administration/management. Things changed.
Student were given too much  power.
Teachers became dispensable.
And that was it.

A typical day included reviewing and responding to emails and telephone messages, prioritizing administrative and other routine daily tasks, on-and off-campus meetings, managing program budgets, documenting student data, and trouble shooting staff and student issues. I experienced a great deal of growth in multitasking in a fast-paced institutional environment. A priority for administration was best practices in a constantly evolving, culturally diverse student body and staff. Co-workers were cooperative and responsive in sharing ideas and materials in both formal and informal gatherings. The most challenging part of the job was maintaining regular attendance among adults who had to cope with many personal challenges outside the educational setting. The most rewarding part of the job was the opportunity to be a part of the students' personal successes and academic achievements.

A typical day at PGCC during peak registration is fast past exciting and filled with anxious students seeking expert advise. During non peak time a typical day is more relaxed and affords opportunity to advance your skills in the department.
I learned time management is key to being successful at PGCC.
In the two offices I had the pleasure to work in the managers stepped in to help whenever we were very busy. They worked side by side with the employees.
The hardest part of the job was managing long lines of anxious students waiting to get their questions answered or test taking when I worked in the testing center.
The most enjoyable part of the job  was helping students in need of my expert advise.

During my time here, I came across a positive work environment along with very cordial and easy going co-workers. I learned how to multitask and hone different skills while working here. Usually I was placed at the front desk at the beginning of my shift. My duties included greeting customers, providing campus, and assisting and verifying advisor's appointments. After my time at the front desk I would usually go to any advisor in the office to see if they needed any assistance with whatever they might need. In my opinion, the hardest part about this job was remembering to take a break in between. The reason being is because as students we weren't allowed to work more than 5 consecutive hours without taking a break. The most enjoyable part was interacting with the staff. They were friendly and always willing to provide assistance if needed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at PGCC are the students!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stressful parts are still enjoyable parts of simple stressors, which are in keeping with the roles of instructor, guide, and mentor, in addition to professor. What occurs at other stressful times may be attributed to the timelines, due dates, and individualized demands of our students, which also go along with the role. Every part is worth it!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment and culture is a diverse milieu of personalities, specialties, and student-centered learning.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As an Adjunct (part-time) Faculty/Professor, the hours vary according to the courses taught per semester.

While the role itself appeared to offer strong potential, the hiring process fell short of expectations. After a promising interview and an invitation to reapply through another department, the candidate was told their application would be rerouted for further consideration. What seemed like a job offer soon followed, including requests for a resignation date and onboarding details.

However, the position was later rescinded due to an internal error in how the job was listed. Though the organization acknowledged the mistake, no follow-up or solution was offered to address the confusion or the impact on the candidate’s time and planning.

This experience underscores the importance of clear communication and transparency in recruitment. Candidates invest significant effort—these interactions shape trust and should reflect the professionalism of the organization.

The place has an aura of fakeness. They pretend to be “community oriented” but seem to aspire to operate like a major corporation. Many departments are poorly run and communication is abysmal between them. They give you an orientation but that’s basically it, and beyond that you’re alone to understand and figure out policies, people, and departments. Everyone is a “coordinator” or “director” so there is very little accountability and few people know what’s going on. This includes HR which is more concerned with the name of the department than whether or not employees are taken care of. If you want an environment full of nonsensical bureaucracy, ineffective processes, and a phony corporate veneer with real corporate style attitude, then PGCC is the place for you.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Instructor 7 salaries reported	$35.36 per hour
Coordinator 3 salaries reported	$64,000 per year
Adjunct instructor 2 salaries reported	$40.00 per hour
English as a second language teacher 1 salary reported	$31.00 per hour
Professor 3 salaries reported	$67,000 per year

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