Posted: Jun 10, 2026

Director of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program (PSS2, U24)

Ramapo College of New Jersey - Mahwah, NJ

Application Deadline: N/A

Director of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program (PSS2, U24)

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300407

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: IGG Center

Opening Date: 6/8/2026

Closing Date

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world's most dynamic job markets.

With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo's award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.

Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger's, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media's Military Friendly rankings.

At Ramapo, students don't just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.

Working at Ramapo

Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For," where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives every day.

At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on-deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.

Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.

HOURS/DAYS WORKED

This is a full-time, AFT position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Note: This position is in the "NL" category of employment (non-fixed work week). An AFT- NL professional staff member or librarian who is required to work beyond 35 hours shall be compensated through compensatory time off. Compensatory time shall be earned for hours worked beyond the normal work week, or on an employee's regular day off, if requested and approved by their supervisor.

Note: Position is remote for one year since hire date and will be reevaluated after that time period.

Compensation:

AFT - U24 - STEPS 1-2

$73,899.90 77 - $77,593.35

(Cost of Living Adjustment will be made to above salary range effective July 12, 2026)

Internal applicant's salary is based on union-negotiated contracts

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, the Director of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program is responsible for the delivery of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program, including curriculum development, case resolution outcomes for the program, enrollment, recruitment, student success, and satisfaction.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, assess, and deliver the IGG Certificate Program

• Co-teach or teach, as assigned, cohorts of students enrolled in the IGG Certificate

• Program

• Oversee grading of IGG Certificate Program Students in collaboration with the IGG

• Certificate Program Assistants

• Measure and report on student satisfaction

• Manage (in consultation with Director) IGG Certificate Program program assistants and

• additional employees hired by the IGG Center as assigned

• Manage all subsidiary responsibilities related to administration of the IGG Certificate

• Program including liaison with the Office of the Registrar and Office of Student Accounts for student enrollment needs

• Assist with development and teaching of the IGG Bootcamp (including additional cohorts

• as they are developed)

• Provide substantive work on IGG Center casework as needed

• Collaborate with other members of the IGG Center to generate scholarly and popular

• work on IGG (including articles, books, documentaries, podcasts, etc.)

• Lead recruitment of students for all IGG Center program

• Frequent evenings required

• Frequent weekends required

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Adult learning teaching, required

Significant experience and evidence of success/a proven track record of conducting IGG work, which has solved real-world cases of violent crime, re-examined wrongful convictions, and/or identified unidentified human remains is required.

Graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey's IGG Certificate Program, preferred.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• ability to develop, assess, and update, as needed, remotely-delivered and in-person-delivered versions of a non-academic certificate program in investigative genetic genealogy (IGG)

• ability and drive to help launch and provide ongoing support to the Center for Investigative Genetic Genealogy at Ramapo College, which will make it a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and conducting IGG

• excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment

• connections with law enforcement agencies, medical examiner, and other IGG practitioners who can provide cases to the Center for Investigative Genetic Genealogy at Ramapo College is strongly preferred

• connections with media outlets including podcasts, magazines, television, etc. is strongly preferred

• experience with friend-raising or fundraising or connections with potential donors is strongly preferred

Supplemental Information

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College, where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

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