Researcher - Academic jobs in Florence, SC

• Develops the plans and implementation strategies for student recruitment, public relations, industry outreach, and marketing efforts. Initiates and participates in outreach to local educational institutions to provide knowledge of the career opportunities. Coordinates with local and state officials to create employment and economic opportunities for students and the community for job placement in aviation and/or related fields.
• Orchestrates and coordinates the development of teaching materials at NETC for aviation related programs. Assists with the hiring of staff and faculty. Oversees the implementation of curriculum, selection, and acquisition of equipment, and serves as the founding director the Aviation Maintenance School.
• Coordinates with the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education to ensure the program’s adherence to the certification standards of CFR Part 147 and acts as liaison to the FAA, state, and local agencies for the program.
• Gathers information to remain current on national trends concerning college aviation programs, aviation education centered legislation, potential sources of education funding (including institutional, federal, and private), and of trends within the aviation industry. Oversees, monitors, tracks, and processes budget expenditures for the grant and continuing program. Practices diligence in safeguarding of college assets. Ensures all proper documentation is completed and filed according to oversight regulations at the college, state, and federal level.
• Coordinates with the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education to meet with incoming students and their families to explain the responsibilities and opportunities for all future aviation maintenance students. Develops onboarding process of students interested in aviation fields and explains to their families the responsibilities and opportunities within the aviation industry. Organizes and provides the civilian and military sectors with relevant information regarding College programs and services. Works with the Registrar's Office and complies with policies and procedures for military personnel to credit and/or aid to complete the training program. Identifies and works with partner colleges for maximum two way transfer of program courses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) offers exceptional benefits packages for positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule
  1. Normal Schedule for most positions 
  2. Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour lunch and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. no lunch
  3. Spring Break Week, June, July, and two (2) weeks in December 
  4. Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch Fridays Off
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)
• work full-time for that agency or organization
• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)
• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*
• make 120 qualifying payments