Opens: May 5, 2008 Application Review Begins: May 30, 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: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, Ref. # 008058 Full-time,Exempt
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
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: Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Training and Development Director is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, coordinating, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive training and development program for the 1,300+ employees at Bellevue Community College. This position does not directly supervise staff, but is part of a comprehensive human resources department and will team with other human resources professionals. The director partners with other college leaders to develop and manage an overall strategic training plan to include diversity, pluralism, inclusion and cross-cultural communication; leadership development for high performance, succession, and preparation for future challenges; supervisory training; compliance training; new employee orientation; hiring team training; professional development; on the job training; retention activities; faculty and academic administrator development; mentoring and coaching; and change management.
This position requires the ability to assess organizational needs, determine where training would be most useful, design or otherwise introduce new programs, implement and evaluate results. The position requires excellent written and oral communication skills; strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills; the ability to navigate the complexities of an academic environment; and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of constituency groups with diverse interests and perspectives. It requires use of a wide range of learning delivery methodologies and tools and the ability to bring innovative and cost effective training approaches to the college. The position will be responsible for maximizing limited resources and creating innovative partnerships both internal and external to the college to optimize the learning environment through delivering a variety of training and development programs. The position participates in college governance and works with a variety of constituent groups. This position is integral to the college’s ability to create a positive learning and working climate supportive of all students, faculty and staff. The college is recognized as the region’s college of choice based on excellence and realizing the college’s core values of pluralism, collaboration, shared decision making, and preparing students to be successful in a global society.
Please address how you meet the following minimum and desirable qualifications in your cover letter. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
CORE COMPETENCIES: Accountability – takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of training opportunities. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with minimal oversight Analysis – uses data and information to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make decisions Budget Management – effectively utilizes available funds to provide maximum training benefit to organization Coaching and Mentoring – actively works with employees to provide information, techniques, instruction, feedback and encouragement to maximize their success on the job Communications Effectiveness – conveys clear, timely and persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively expresses ideas and information both in speaking and writing that is appropriate to the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience Creative and Innovative Thinking – develops innovative ideas that result in effective training solutions and provides creative input to advance development of organization. Ethics and Integrity – earns the trust, respect and confidence of employees through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions Facilitation – coordinates and provides small and large group training sessions which improve the effectiveness of employees in the performance of their jobs Inclusiveness and Relationship Building – actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual regard Instructional Design – knows and applies instructional system design and development principles to build curricula that meet the needs of the organization Judgment – displays balanced thinking that combines analysis, wisdom, experience and perspective. Produces decisions that “withstand the test of time” Organizational and Political Awareness – uses knowledge and understanding of the organizational and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and contributes effectively to organizational goals Performance Leadership – creates and nurtures a performance-based culture that supports efforts to accomplish organizational mission and goals Planning and Project Management – logically integrates various ideas, intentions and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions Effectively integrates planning into work that progresses toward achieving goals and objectives Resourcefulness in Problem Solving – uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to problem solve difficult or complicated challenges Results Orientation and Initiative – focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Identifies what needs to be done and proactively takes appropriate action Strategic, systems, and critical thinking – comprehends complex systems and their interdependence; identifies root causes; and designs programs accordingly Tact and Diplomacy – responds to all situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships with all constituencies Teaching and Training – effectively communicates information for the purpose of having others learn, understand and apply specific principles, techniques or information
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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 and core competencies College transcript(s) – copies are acceptable Current resume Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references Applicant Data Form (optional)
SALARY: The salary range is $55,399 - $66,479 with placement based on education and related experience.
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 May 30, 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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