Opening: NWCET Executive Director, Ref. #008079

 

Opens:   June 18, 2008

Application Review Date:  July 24, 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:              EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; REF. #008079

                                EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

 

DEPARTMENT:        NATIONAL WORKFORCE CENTER FOR

                                EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (NWCET)

 

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.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Executive Director of NWCET reports directly to the Vice-President of Workforce Development and provides vision, leadership, planning and development for all national and statewide NWCET programs, products and services.  The Executive Director has the authority and is responsible for management of all NWCET operations and staff.

 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Five years of increasingly responsible information management, informatics, and/or information technology (IT) management experience, business development, and/or education program management experience that includes planning in a complex environment, directing and supervising staff, reviewing and evaluating outcomes and ensuring accountability.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Administrative and teaching experience in a higher education environment.
  • Knowledge of information technology applications in different industry sectors such as health care, manufacturing, energy, etc.
  • Documented success in building revenues through innovative market-driven activities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience including strategic planning, organizational development and financial management.
  • Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills in an organization with diverse interests and technical expertise.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of information management, informatics, and/or information technology in an educational environment.
  • Demonstrated success in contract or grant development, negotiations and management.
  • Knowledge of financial controls, budget and reporting systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff and faculty or varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and abilities and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Serve as the full time, senior leader of the NWCET responsible for the development of business strategy that differentiates the NWCET and refines its core mission and goals, while executing that strategy through sound practices and responsible fiscal operations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local, state and national constituencies, including the NWCET National Advisory Board (NAB) and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges in order to ensure that NWCET aligns with constituent goals, communicates its achievements and attracts government and private funding to fulfill its mission.
  • Promote the infusion of NWCET’s information technology findings, recommendations, products and services into BCC educational programs, curriculum, courses, and other offerings, along with appropriate performance standards to gauge their success and impact.
  • Act as the lead advocate for the NWCET experience through internal and external committees, local and national technology conferences, summits and meetings in order to leverage the NWCET’s expertise to influence the development of programs at other institutions.
  • Manage NWCET staff, including managing yearly commitments, program performance the evaluation of assigned faculty and staff, and the hiring of staff as required.
  • Establish the NWCET as a center of excellence in emerging technology by the gathering and analysis of information technology trends, relevant economic development, emerging technologies and institutional best practices, and facilitating their dissemination to BCC and other constituencies.

 

SALARY:  The salary range is $77,701 - $93,241 with placement based on education and related experience.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must meet minimum qualifications.  Application packets should include the following:

     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)

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE:  Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5 p.m. on July 24, 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.

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:  Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon, 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.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 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.  For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at 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.

 

To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources in advance of the position closing date at the HR contacts listed above.

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