If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
Mercer Institute is in search of enthusiastic and innovative individuals who can design, develop and deliver instructionally sound training programs. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven facilitation skills. The ideal candidate is organized, possess a strong work ethic and have excellent relationship management skills. Bilingual a plus.
This is a needs-based, per-diem position to develop and deliver non-credit courses for the College. The nature of the work requires the candidate to have reliable transportation to travel to the West Windsor campus of MCCC and surrounding areas. Topics for training may include:
Soft Skills
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Leadership Development
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Customer Service
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Team Building
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Change Management
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Business Writing, etc.
Technical or Trade
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Culinary skills/ServSafe
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Microsoft Office
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Advanced Manufacturing
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OSHA
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Carpentry
The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven facilitation skills. The ideal candidate should be organized, possess a strong work ethic and have excellent relationship management skills. Bilingual a plus. This is a needs-based, per-diem position and requires the candidate to have reliable transportation to travel to the West Windsor and Trenton campuses of MCCC and surrounding areas.
Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
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Consult with internal and external customers and business owners
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Analyze performance needs and gaps, design, develop, implement, and deliver instructionally sound training programs
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Utilize a variety of learning mediums (instructor-led, computer-based, blended) to deliver training
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Keep accurate records of training sessions and participation logs
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Ability to present information in one-on-one and group sessions to a diverse population from entry level to executive management
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Must adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be exercised
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Other duties may be assigned.
Other Requirements:
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Understanding of adult learning concepts and behaviors.
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Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, able to work well under tight deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions, and participates in meetings.
Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; and the ability to read and interpret written information.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives, and develops realistic action plans.
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Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
