Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs, Payroll Fundamentals (Part-Time)

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Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs, Payroll Fundamentals (Part-Time) Job ID: 295697 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Part Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Department Information DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in payroll best practices and payroll compliance 2. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes: a. Identify and complete various forms needed for reporting and filing requirements b. Recall federal and state wage and hour laws to ensure compliance c. Examine a payroll situation and correct, amend, adopt, or change for positive results d. Use qualitative and quantitative methods and tools to accurately calculate a paycheck e. Recall basic payroll accounting functions to calculate and distribute wages, salaries and withholdings through time sheets, paychecks and payroll ledgers f. Perform compliance research and identify payroll system needs and documentation for internal controls DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*: Familiarity with current FPC requirements Job Summary Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum 2. Teaches students learning strategies 3. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids 4. 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 5. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests 6. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management 7. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events 8. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary 9. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores 10. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues 11. Records attendance in learning management system Required Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Five (5) years of payroll experience required MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW AND/OR INSTITUTION: Current FPC or CPP credentials through American Payroll Association Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field 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 USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C265

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