Job Schedule: Full Time
Job Shift:
Varied
OCR Code / Classification: 2 – Instructor – Faculty
Work Location
Main
Campus
Job Description Summary
The Program Coordinator, Accounting and Finance, will be a member of a diverse
team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing equitable economic mobility,
personal empowerment, and transformed communities. A Program Coordinator is a full-time instructor who is given administrative release time
to support student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing equitable economic mobility, personal
empowerment, and transformed communities.
The Program Coordinator conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate
students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. The Program Coordinator facilitates the learning process by designing
and implementing appropriate, meaningful, and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and
learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. The Program Coordinator
evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, the Program Coordinator participates
in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and
engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. The Program
Coordinator also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.
In addition
to carrying out the duties of an Instructor, the Program Coordinator provides coordination, oversight and leadership for the assigned
academic program or discipline. The Program Coordinator is also responsible for program development, equipment and facilities, personnel,
and financial responsibilities. A Program Coordinator will be assigned a teaching load in his/her field of expertise under the approval of
the Department Chair and Divisional Dean.
This is a 10-month faculty position in which the individual will teach courses primarily in
the Accounting and Finance Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s degree or higher in Accounting or related
field with 18 credit hours of accounting
* Willingness and ability to travel and work at offsite center locations as necessary
*
Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes
* Flexibility to teach
morning, afternoon, evening, online, and weekend classes as needed
* Ability to work in a diverse environment
* Experience with
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and
software
Preferred Qualifications
* Accounting certification (CPA or CMA).
* Experience teaching in higher
education.
* Experience with distance learning technologies.
* Knowledge and experience with de-escalation
techniques.
Essential Duties
Divisional Administration
* Assume responsibility for the
structure as well as the daily operation of the program/discipline, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation,
continued development, and general effectiveness
* Assume a leadership role in the continued development of the program/discipline,
including an ongoing process for periodic and systematic review of program effectiveness together with methodology for program revision
based on the results of these reviews
* Make recommendations to Department Chairperson for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment
repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities
* Approve requests for supplies,
equipment, and instructional materials as appropriate
* Assure the availability of supplies, equipment, and instructional materials to
program faculty
* Recommend and approve textbooks for adoption and supplementary materials for acquisition to the Department Chairperson
as appropriate
* Work with the college bookstore and textbook publishers to order appropriate course materials
* Assist the
Department Chairperson in the preparation and supervision of departmental program/discipline budgets
* Compile resources of specialized
materials for outside reading assignments
Teaching and Learning
* Assume responsibility for teaching assignments
as recommended by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean
* Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing
inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes
* Adhere to the
departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies
* Assume
responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports
* Compile resources of
specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
* Assess student learning using appropriate modalities
* Appropriately
utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department
* Maintain, review, and update course
descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction
* Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory
and exclusionary content from curriculum
* Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom
instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes
* Embrace Forsyth Tech’s mission, vision and core
values
Faculty Development
* Recommend instructors’ teaching assignments to the Department Chairperson
*
Support new instructors and assist in orienting them to the job’s responsibilities and to the College’s operations and policies
*
Recruit, recommend for employment and supervise part-time instructors
* Assists with interviews and recommends for employment and mentor
full-time faculty
* Work with Human Resources in the hiring process to complete all paperwork for new part-time instructors
* Assist
in employee evaluation through classroom observation as requested by the Department Chairperson
* Communicate new and updated policies as
needed
* Coordinate interdepartmental goals to ensure alignment with college goals and vision
* Coach and provide ongoing performance
feedback to employees, set realistic and measurable performance goals and ensure employees have appropriate professional development
opportunities
* Effectively manage performance and assist employees to meet established College standards and expectations
* Provide
leadership of assigned team, lead efforts in recruitment, interviewing, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct departmental
work
Student Success
* Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic
and career goals
* Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student
* Provide practical suggestions to
students to improve academic performance
* Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions
*
Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying, and addressing problems, and connecting with support
services
* Learn, utilize, and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college’s student success portal,
computer information system, and learning management systems among others
* Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences, and
professional meetings
* Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies
* Participate in departmental
activities related to revising and updating the Program(s) and the development of new courses in the area of expertise
* Engage in
curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research
* Enhance student academic success
initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of success in instructional areas of the College
Contributions to
Community
* Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team
* Serve on action teams, councils, and other
college work groups as required
* Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and
shared leadership across campus
* Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts
*
Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable
* Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the
College and the Department
* Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings
*
Represent the College and Program at recruiting events as needed
* Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities
that the College serves
* Responsible for working with the College’s Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs
within their divisions
Continuous Development
* Develop a professional development plan that for approval by the
supervisor and participate in those professional development activities that are approved.
* Maintain current licensure, certification,
or other professional credentials required for position.
* Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
*
Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; diversity,
equity, and inclusion; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the College
* Read professional literature to remain informed of
the latest research aligned with their work and connected to higher education
* Keep abreast of current technology required by the
College
* Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information
Physical Demands
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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other
electronic equipment - The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access
files, machinery or other job-related tools - The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25
pounds - The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect
equipment and/or supplies - Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the
ability to adjust focus
Close Date: 05/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302.
