Faculty & Adjunct Positions
Office of General Accounting
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of Alumni Relations
Department of Social Work
Child Advocacy Resource Association (CARAS)
Job Postings
Kean, a comprehensive university, is committed to excellence and access and to developing, maintaining and strengthening interactive ties with the community. Kean University takes pride in its continuing effort to build a multicultural professional community to serve a richly diversified student population of over 14,000. Positions are available at the Union campus and at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ where indicated.
Office of General Accounting
Associate Director II *Revised*
Under the supervision of the Director of General Accounting, the Associate Director has primary responsibility for functions related to accounting for capital project construction and financing; assists in the management of the Office of General Accounting to ensure compliance with University policy, governing statutes/regulations and applicable professional and ethical standards; assists with the supervision of the functions related to Federal, State and private grants accounting; supervises and evaluates staff; and performs additional duties as required.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other related business field and a minimum of three years of comprehensive experience in the areas of capital project and construction accounting required. CPA and/or CMA, a Master’s degree in one of the above mentioned fields or other related business field and financial management experience in an educational setting or similar institution preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Mr. Dennis Oblack, Director of General Accounting, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Previous applicants need not apply. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.
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Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Director of Academic Assessment (Director III)
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director organizes, plans and directs the assessment of instructional processes and institutional outcomes and provides leadership to build and sustain a campus-wide environment of inquiry and culture of assessment. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff and administration to develop and implement comprehensive programs of academic assessment designed to meet both institutional strategic goals and accreditation standards and participate in professional development activities to remain abreast of current developments and best practices in assessment and external accreditation.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree and three years of professional experience in an institution of higher education required. Professional experience in academic and/or institutional assessment preferred. An earned doctorate is also preferred and may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Application: Please send letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Kenneth Sanders, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.
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Office of Alumni Relations
Managing Assistant Director III
Under the direction of the Director of Alumni Relations, the Managing Assistant Director III assists with the management, planning and execution of alumni programs in support of university priorities; assists with the Alumni Association’s overall mission to promote alumni involvement with and investment in Kean University; and performs related work as required. This is a full-time, grant funded position and employment is contingent upon renewal of grant funds.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and a minimum of two years of professional experience in an institution of higher education required. Professional experience in alumni programming and event planning preferred. Candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and Adobe Photoshop. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Frequent evening and weekend event attendance is required.
Application: Please send letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Managing Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Search, c/o Ms. Angela Mulhearn, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 or email amulhear@kean.edu. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.
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Department of Social Work
Child Advocacy Resource Association (CARAS)
Resource Development Specialist (Professional Services Specialist IV)
Under the supervision of the Director of the Child Advocacy Resource Association, the Resource Development Specialist recruits foster parents in targeted communities; develops advertisements for local print and broadcast media; plans and implements community events designed to attract foster parents; collects information and documents required to certify foster homes; and performs additional duties as required. This position requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. This is a full-time, grant funded position and employment is contingent upon renewal of grant funds.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one year of professional experience in social work required. Master’s degree (MSW) is preferred and can be substituted for one year of the required experience. Bilingual in Spanish required. Professional experience in foster care recruitment preferred. Excellent organizational, writing and public speaking skills are essential. A driver’s license valid in New Jersey and transportation are required in order to perform essential duties of this position.
Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Ms. Victoria Cerda, Director of CARAS, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 or email vcerda@kean.edu. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.
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