Opening: PROGRAM MANAGER, I-BEST, Ref. #008040

 

OPENS: March 31, 2008
APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS: April 18, 2008

 

(Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the position is filled.)

 

Bellevue Community College is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its professional staff. Applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds, which will add cultural richness and diversity to Bellevue Community College, are encouraged to apply.


POSITION:

PROGRAM MANAGER, I-BEST, Ref. #008040

EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

                   

DEPARTMENT:

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT                          

                

Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and free parking.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Workforce Education and shall perform his/her duties and responsibilities in collaboration with the Program Chairs and faculty working in the Integrated Basic Education Skills Training (IBEST) programs.  As the Program Manager, the individual is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the IBEST programs including planning, coordinating and implementing major goals/objectives and anticipated outcomes.  Duties also include establishing strong internal and external partnerships necessary to implement IBEST activities with organizations and programs such as Work First, ES, DSHS, Workforce Development Council staff, CBO’s, local employers, community organizations and internal partners such as student services staff.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s degree and TWO years of professional experience in social or human resources services, public relations or public contract work. Additional experience as specified above will substitute, year for year, for education.
  • Experience working with the English as a Second Language populations.  Qualifying volunteer experience is acceptable. 

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated experience creating effective relationships with ESL students at a variety of levels
  • Knowledge of interviewing techniques, job search strategies, employment trends and social/economical factors that commonly influence and motivate human behavior.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex program and administrative policies.
  • Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships/relationships with state and public agencies, community organizations, and private employers and/or representatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff and faculty of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and abilities and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Recruit and conduct student intake including assessing current skill level, abilities and experience, as well as identify potential barriers to student success and employment
  • Coordinate, and manage orientation sessions including financial aid, both group and individual sessions.
  • Advise students and serve as a mentor
  • Work closely with IBEST faculty to ensure program outcomes are met
  • Coordinate with IBEST faculty and Career Center staff to develop job placement strategies.
  • Develop student success and retention strategies.
  • Work closely with students and assist them with problem-solving day-to-day issues.
  • Establish and maintain student records
  • Develop program evaluation processes and reporting, including preparing and maintaining a statistical data base.
  • Coordinate with Career Center staff and provide job placement and job development services for job-ready students to include job applications, resume writing, interview techniques and job retention.
  • Coordinate with student services and division staff to ensure correct coding, timely tuition payments and accurate class schedules in the SMS system.
  • Register students
  • Assist students in applying for Federal Financial Aid, scholarships and other BCC funds.  Keep abreast of potential local funding and/or grant resources for IBEST students.
  • Conduct follow-up on program completers
  • Participate in developing strategies to institutionalize the program.
  • Actively market all I-BEST programs.

 

SALARY:  The salary range is $39,499 - $47,399 with placement based on education and related experience.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet minimum qualifications.  The application packet includes:

        Bellevue Community College application form

        Letter of application addressing how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications, no more than three (3) pages

        College transcript(s) – copies are acceptable

        Current resume

        Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references

        Applicant Data Form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:  Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application, send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call (425) 564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline (425) 564-2082.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:  Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2008 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled.

 

Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the application review date.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.  For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply.  The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources contacts listed above.

 

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