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ASA is committed to hiring faculty, administrators, and staff who have demonstrated leadership abilities and are emerging leaders in their respective discipline or area of expertise.

With over 100 diverse cultures represented in our community, ASA firmly believes in the importance and advantages of education in a multicultural environment.

Current Job Openings
ASA currently has the following job openings:
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, references and transcripts (if required) to :

ASA Institute
Att: Human Resources
81 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fax: 718-532-1542

Please indicate the position of interest and your salary range. Positions are open until filled. AA/EOC

Position: Executive Secretary

Reports to: President

Summary: To provide administrative and secretarial support to the President of the college.

Responsibilities:

· Provide administrative support for the President that includes telephone coverage, mail handling, word processing typing of letters, memos, forms, supplies control and necessary communications internally and externally.

· Assist the President in the management of his schedules and handle calls from both internal and external sources.

· Maintain attendance calendar for key management personnel.

· Ability to interface well with all departments of the company and to represent the President in a highly professional manner.

· Perform special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Candidate will have a minimum of an Associates Degree in business or related field, Bachelor's degree is a plus. At least two years in an executive secretarial position. Working knowledge of word processing; good spelling and grammar skills; experience in taking minutes.

Summary: This position is responsible for planning, directing and implementing policies related to all human resource activities. The responsibilities include administering all employee benefits programs, ensuring that employment polices and practices are legally and consistently administered, collaborating with various departments within the institution to implement the performance management system, and coordinating employee training and professional development activities.

Qualifications: Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in Human Resources; 6-8 years of Human Resources generalist experience in Higher Education is a must, which should include compensation and benefits management, employee relations, policy development and administration and training; excellent managerial and communication skills; competency in HRIS; and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all members of the college community. A PHR or SPHR certificate is a plus. A willingness to commit to the mission and values of ASA is imperative.

Responsibilities:
* Counsel management and staff regarding policies, procedures, disciplinary actions and related staff issues. Manage staff complaints and lay legal actions taken by staff.
* Ensures that all employment policies and practices are legally and consistently administered within the organization.
* Responsible for the administration of company sponsored group insurance plans and voluntary insurance including enrollment in group medical, group dental and life
insurance plans. Responsible for premium payments including short term disability claims administration. Responsible for COBRA administration including notifications to ex-employees.
* Responsible for the administration of the 401 (K) plan including enrollments, terminations, loans and hardship withdrawals. Facilities process with insurance carrier, TPA
and auditor when required.
* Responsible for compensation practices including salary surveys and the coordination process of annual performance reviews including notification of department
managers. Coordinate and ensure that all payroll changes are correct and changes in salary are reflected in HR system.
* Responsible for the maintenance of the HR database including all new hires, salary, changes, transfers and terminations are included in HRIS database.
* Responsible for maintaining and updating employee handbook. Responsible for the ongoing development of sound employment polices. Develop a policies and
procedure manual and related training.


Position: Director, Division of Continuing Education
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs

Summary: This position is responsible for designing, developing and coordinating continuing education and workforce education for adults. Direct corporate training working with HRA and SBA agencies and will develop short-term programs in different NYC locations.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. Three years experience designing and developing continuing education and workforce education programs using alternative methods of delivery (i.e. on-line, compressed video, etc.) preferably for business and industry. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities:
* Designs, develops and coordinates all continuing education and workforce education programs for adults.
* Identifies and designs alternative instructional delivery methods and resources.
* Identifies appropriate resources to support the implementation of new continuing and workforce education programs.
* Conducts community surveys and program reviews.
* Works with community groups and one stop partners to determine client training needs.
* Supervises small staff. Responsible for staff training and development.


Position Title: Director of Distance Learning
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Summary: Director of Distance Learning is responsible for the strategic planning, development, direction and administration of ASA’s Distance Learning Program. This involves advising and collaborating with faculty and academic administrators to plan, develop and coordinate courses and programs that employ various distance learning delivery
strategies. Director will be involved in developing the technical and curricular structure of the Distance Learning program, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the program, serving as liaison with relevant entities within and outside of the institution, and conducting assessment and evaluation of activities relevant to the program, including faculty preparation and course instruction.

Responsibilities:
* Provide sound instructional programs and student support services through a distance learning format;
* Develop and implement a strategic planning process for Distance Learning;
* Work with the faculty and academic leadership of the institution on future programmatic offerings and policy;
* Work closely with the Office of Information Technology to develop and maintain an effective distance learning infrastructure;
* Manage the distance learning courses offered by ASA;
* Collaborate with other departments regarding distance learning activities;
* Ensure compliance with government regulations and accreditation standards;
* Market the DL courses to current and prospective students;
* Evaluate instructors teaching on-line courses.
* Director may teach occasional distance learning courses on-line.


Position: Faculty (various subjects)
Reports to: Academic Chairs, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director – Office of Academic Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Senior Vice
President and the President.

Summary: Faculty members are responsible for assisting the College administration and staff in carrying out the college's mission to provide high-quality career-oriented degree and certificate programs which respond to the needs of both students and employers.

Responsibilities:
* Meeting all assigned classes on time as scheduled.
* Teaching class according to the highest professional standards.
* Being available to students on a regular basis for academic counseling each counseling session.
* Providing a supportive classroom environment and treating all students fairly and impartially.
* Actively monitoring each student’s progress and taking timely action as counseling, arranging for tutoring, or referral to the Academic Chairs for any student who is in
danger of failing the course.
* Maintaining current accurate attendance for each student or student advisor and submitting the completed attendance roster on a timely basis.
* Providing timely feedback to student advisors regarding excessive student absenteeism (3 consecutive days).
* Giving students a clear, accurate idea of what will be expected regarding class participation;quizzes and test; projects; and homework assignments for each course.
* Planning an annual professional growth agenda with the academic chair and accomplishing all the items during the year.
* Attending mandatory faculty meetings and any additional departmental meetings where attendance is requested by Academic Administration.
* Adhering to the course curriculum as approved by the Curriculum Review & Development Committees.
* Adhering to the policies and procedures specified in faculty handbook.
* Participating in discussions with the college administration regarding the improvement, updating, and enriching of current programs of study and designing and
mplementing strategies to improve student retention.
* Working with college administration in researching, planning and establishing new curricula that meet market needs.
* Maintaining professional competence and keeping knowledge current through continuous reading and research.
* Being available to serve on committees for assessment activities.
* Submitting grade rosters and all records of student counseling activities forty eight hours after the last day of each reminder.
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