Associate Director, School of Justice

Miami Dade College, North Campus is now accepting applications for a Associate Director, School of Justice.

This position trains, oversees and directs professional, support staff, and consultants in developing and administering entry level promotional and executive selection assessment centers and written tests for law enforcement/corrections/public safety agencies throughout South Florida. The Criminal Justice Assessment Center is an integral part of the School of Justice, occupying a new facility specifically designed for assessment. 

•Oversees budget, facilities, personnel selection, evaluation, discipline, and retention within prescribed College policy and procedures

•Conducts task analyses and extracts data to define behavioral dimensions and or knowledge content

•Designs exercises and writes test items

•Conducts validation and other research oriented studies and defends process

•Works with College staff to provide necessary administrative and logistical support

•Meets with municipal managers, heads of agencies and human resource personnel to provide assessment and testing services

•Conducts seminars, briefings, and orientations to promote the assessment process

•Trains assessors, and coordinates professional conferences

•Performs other duties as assigned

•Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management or closely related field and five (5) years experience with assessment test development in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or related field

•All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

•Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

•Knowledge and understanding of employee selection, employee testing and assessment center techniques and formats

•Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies

•Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)

•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

•Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community