NASHUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION
INCUMBENT: _____________________________
FLSA: Exempt
EEO-6: 3-34 (Professional)
CLASSIFICATION:
Program Specialist III
IN-HOUSE TITLE:
Program Coordinator,
Paralegal Studies Program
POSITION NUMBER: N2R00070
SOC CODE: 11-9199
CLASSIFICATION CODE: 712500
DATE ESTABLISHED: 9/18/14
DATE OF LAST AMENDMENT: 9/18/14
SCOPE OF WORK: To administer, develop, maintain and sustain the curricula in the
Paralegal Program at Nashua Community College. This position will report to the
Department Chair of the Business and Technology Department.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Develops, implements and evaluates curricula in the Paralegal Program;
Maintains program/course documents and revises in a timely manner;
Serves as academic advisor to students to promote student retention;
Selects, monitors and evaluates intern/clinical sites;
Recruits and interviews applicants for program;
Writes reports such as periodic program reviews, annual reports, self-study,
program and college accreditation;
Coordinates program advisory committee and arranges for a minimum of
two meetings each year;
Actively participates in curriculum development, review and revision in the
Paralegal Program;
Assists Department Chair with faculty recruitment, interviewing and hiring,
orientation, assignment of teaching accountabilities, mentoring and
performance review of program faculty;
Participates in College events, such as open houses;
Attends department and institutional meetings as required;
Serves on campus or system committees/teams;
Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations;
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major
study in Law or Paralegal Studies. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four (4) years’ professional or paraprofessional experience in the field
of law or paralegal studies, with responsibility for program implementation, direct
service delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved
work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Jurist Doctorate degree in law from a recognized
college or university preferred.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of federal and state
laws and regulations governing the programs to which assigned, and of federal and
community resources and organizations. Working knowledge of research and
planning methods and planning techniques. Ability to communicate tactfully and
effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to write technical information. Ability
to understand and interpret the functional interrelationship of policy, regulations
and procedures and to evaluate the impact on programs, service delivery, clients
and staff. Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes and to create and
develop effective solutions, including the exercise of sound judgment in evaluating
situations, planning action, making decisions and setting priorities. Ability to work
independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing and
variable conditions. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned
duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties
and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.
SIGNATURES:
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Employee’s Name (print) Employee’s Signature
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Date Reviewed
Supervisor’s Name and Title: John Carlisle, Dept. Chair, Business and Technology
The above job description accurately measures this employee’s job duties.
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Supervisor’s Signature
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Date Reviewed
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CCSNH Director of Human Resources
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Date Approved