What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Coordinator position at Rock Valley College?
- Teach Criminal Justice courses, which includes developing and delivering lectures, assessing student learning and other related instructional duties and responsibilities.
- Serve as the key point of contact for the Criminal Justice Program for internal and external stakeholders at main campus and downtown campus.
- Serve as a content specialist in the development of curriculum and programmatic changes.
- Maintain awareness of and actively participate in Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards (ILETSB) updates, meetings and training opportunities.
- Assist with development of curriculum that is aligned to industry standards, state and federal law.
- Effectively collaborate with internal (Dean, Academic Chairs, Faculty and Staff) and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis to strengthen the Criminal Justice program.
- Assist with the activities related to the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and assist with incorporating stakeholder feedback into program improvement.
- Serve as a representative at college meetings, professional meetings, seminars and workshops.
- Be available to meet with the Dean, Academic Chairs, Faculty and Staff on an ongoing basis to provide timely and accurate updates regarding programmatic developments.
- Collaborate with the Early College Department as it relates to dual credit programming.
- Document weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual job-related activities.
- Compose reports and other documents for knowledge management purposes and for internal/external dissemination.
- Assist with program rebranding through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the Dean in developing and monitoring the program budget.
- Serve as an instructor for Criminal Justice assigned courses, which includes developing and delivering lectures, assessing student learning and other related instructional duties and responsibilities.
- Complete ongoing internal and external trainings for teaching online, in person and in a hybrid setting using the college’s learning management system.
- Document and monitor student academic progress and milestones for all students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program or taking Criminal Justice (related) courses.
- Coordinate internship placements and affiliation agreements.
- Actively engage students (mail, 1:1 meetings, small group/large group, webinars and classroom virtually and in person) on a continuous basis to aid with institutional aid/grant/scholarship opportunities, credit for prior learning, course registration, and serve as a student support resource/advocate/mentor to help students access internal/external supports and professional development opportunities.
- Effectively utilize Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, etc.) and other applications used for effective communication and documentation purposes.
- Participate in professional development opportunities related to criminal justice.
- Actively recruit students into the Criminal Justice program.
- Develop and host information sessions, personal/professional/academic development opportunities.
- Actively recruit and assist with retention of students through participation in outreach events, community partnerships opportunities, orientation sessions and other institutional programming.
- Stay abreast of developments in the Criminal Justice field.
- Regular attendance is expected; some evening and weekend hours may be required.
- Local, state and out-of-state travel for meetings and professional development opportunities is required.
- Complete others duties as assigned.
- Organizational/Departmental/Program management experience.
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the criminal justice field (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, legal system, etc.).
- Experience working with community partners, advisory boards, and/or industry stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively execute essential duties, responsibilities and other duties as assigned with minimal supervision.
- Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Safety Board (ILETSB) Trainer.
- Experience teaching or working in a higher education/community college setting.
- Knowledge of current trends in criminal justice education and workforce needs.
- Experience in developing discipline specific curriculum and/or professional development trainings.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technology.
- Exceptional written and verbal skills.
- Highly organized with critical thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take initiative and exercise judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
JobID: 2103
Position Type:
Technical/Professional
Technical/Professional
Date Posted:
7/22/2025
7/22/2025
Location:
Main Campus & Downtown Campus
Position Title: Criminal Justice CoordinatorMain Campus & Downtown Campus
Department: Criminal Justice (CRM)
Division: Arts & Social Sciences (ARS)
Employee Status: Full-time
Type: Professional Staff Association (PSA)
Grade: N
Salary: ($61,995 - $65,307 annually)
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Main Campus & Downtown Campus
Issued: July 2025
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to: Dean of the Arts & Social Sciences Division
Supervision Exercised: None
Job Summary: The Arts & Social Sciences Division is seeking a Criminal Justice Coordinator. The coordinator will collaborate with the divisional dean, faculty, staff, internal and external stakeholders in the ongoing development and continuous review of the Criminal Justice program to ensure alignment with discipline specific professional standards, along with state and federal laws. The Criminal Justice Coordinator will play a significant role in engaging internal and external stakeholders while working with the dean, the academic chair, faculty and staff. The Criminal Justice Coordinator will be expected to manage the day-to-day functions of the Criminal Justice program with emphasis on special program elements to ensure effective delivery of project/program objectives and deliverables. The Criminal Justice Coordinator will also serve as an instructor during the fall, spring, winterim and/or summer semester and will be expected to teach up to 15 credit hours in an academic year. The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and possess professional experience in the Criminal Justice field or a related field. The ideal candidate must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate must also possess a deep understanding and commitment to ensuring that the institutional pillars (Access, Education, Training and Culture) are appropriately reflected in the Criminal Justice Program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Required Attributes:
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. There may be opportunities for remote work.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials electronically at http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment. Application review will begin August 6, 2025.
Salary : $61,995 - $65,307
