Opening: Program Manager, Nursing and Allied Health Expansion Ref. # 008067

 

 

Opens:   May 30, 2008

Application Review Begins:  June 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,

                                       NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH EXPANSION REF. #008067

                                       EXEMPT, 12 MONTHS 50% POSITION

                                       (Position is funded through June 30, 2009)

 

DEPARTMENT:           HEALTH SCIENCES, EDUCATION & WELLNESS INSTITUTE

 

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 Program Manager for the Nursing and Allied Health Expansion Project (NAHEP) reports to the Executive Director of the Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute. The Program Manager works with program chairs in the Bachelor of Applied Science program to develop new programs in dosimetry and radiologist assistant; with the Nursing program chair to facilitate reaching the grant’s nursing goals; and coordinates with the NAHEP program director to ensure that all outcomes and budget requirements relating to these three programs are met.

 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • One year of professional experience developing new educational programs or other complex projects; or three years of responsible supervisory and/or administrative experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, and Outlook.
  • Experience managing and maintaining budgets

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working on a large state or federal grant project.
  • Experience working with faculty on program development.
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand new subject matter areas
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff and faculty or varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and abilities and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Accountability – accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of meeting grant requirements. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with minimal oversight.

Analysis – uses data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make decisions.

Budget Management – effectively utilizes available funds to meet grant requirements and ensure success of nursing, BAS and student outreach efforts.

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.

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.

Judgment – displays balanced thinking that combines analysis, wisdom, experience and perspective. Produce decisions that “withstand the test of time”.

Performance Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

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 progress toward achieving goals and objectives.

Resourcefulness in Problem Solving – uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to problem solve difficult or complicated challenges.

Tact and Diplomacy – responds to all situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships with all constituencies.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinates with the Dosimetry and Radiologist Assistant program chairs to ensure identified outcomes and timelines are met.
  • Holds DACUMs with professionals familiar with fields of dosimetry and radiology.
  • In conjunction with program chairs, develops curricula for both programs; hires faculty to develop courses and shepherds curricula through the Curriculum Advisory Committee.
  • Initiates process with SBCTC and HECB, as needed, to gain state approval of new programs.
  • Manages grant budget resources as needed to achieve grant objectives, and works with program director to ensure that all fiscal requirements are met.
  • Develops non-curriculum aspects of dosimetry and radiologist assistant degree and certificate programs and coordinates as necessary with student services and other college departments to ensure programs function smoothly and students have no roadblocks.
  • Assists Nursing program chair to meet outcomes in NAHEP grant in areas such as hiring staff, purchasing equipment, and expanding curriculum.
  • Reviews and evaluates project plans and objectives. Oversees project progress with respect to time, budget and demonstrated results, communicates progress to senior management and modifies schedules as required.
  • Initiates processes with ARRT and JRCERT for accreditation and program approval.
  • Develops and implements document management process.
  • Adds dosimetry and radiologist assistant members to BAS advisory committee.
  • Develops marketing plan to advertise new programs.

 

 

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, 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)

 

SALARY

The salary range is 50% of $48,388 - $58,066 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 June 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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