"Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs - Bookkeeper Part Time- CPE"

Job Summary

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
• Teaches students learning strategies
• Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
• Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program's addendum
• Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
• Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
• Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
• Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
• Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
• Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
• Records attendance in learning management system

Department Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in effective bookkeeping skills utilizing QuickBooks.
2. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes:
   • Creating new QuickBooks file with appropriate Chart of Accounts and using QuickBooks process to Enter Bills/Pay Bills and managing Accounts Payable
   • Preparing invoices for customer purchases of goods and services
   • Setting up and managing Group Sales Tax Items in QuickBooks
   • Reconciling bank and credit card statements
   • Producing management reports using batch reporting in QuickBooks
3. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
4. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
5. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
6. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
7. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
8. Records attendance in learning management system

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Required Experience: Five (5) years accounting experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation from AIPB preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Abilities: Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines; Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process; Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class; Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations; Do not release class early; Do not leave class unattended; Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Knowledge: Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite); Strong attention to detail and follow up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

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