Opening: Project Manager, Career Opportunity and Opportunity Grant, Ref. # 008069

 

 

Opens:   May 23, 2008

Application Review Begins:  June 20, 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:             PROJECT MANAGER, CAREER OPPORTUNITY

                               AND OPPORTUNITY GRANT; REF: #008069

                               EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

                               (Position is Grant Funded through February 28, 2009)

 

DEPARTMENT:     WORKFORCE EDUCATION

 

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:

This position will be responsible for managing the Career Opportunity Demonstration Project and Opportunity Grant Program and staff to develop and implement a more efficient system for co-enrollment of customers among the three partners which include Hopelink, Employment Security and BCC staff by utilizing the strengths of each partner within the collaborative.  Identify system barriers and systemic problems that negatively affect student success.  Develop, implement and document processes to eliminate these barriers.  Contribute to the development of a final report. Also oversees the Opportunity Grant Program to develop policies, integrate with other Workforce programs and develop strategies and processes to ensure outcomes are met.

 

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution and two years progressively of responsible work experience managing complex workforce development projects equivalent education/experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with workforce partners such as WIA, CBO’s and Employment Security etc.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff and faculty of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and
  • Experience managing complex workforce programs that involve multiple partners and programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement new programs successfully abilities and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.
        • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop and implement a process to identify “at risk” OG students who need additional support and are good candidates for co-enrollment.
  • Work with partners to develop and implement an innovative co-enrollment process that is efficient, avoids duplication of effort for staff and customers, coordinates support and ensures everyone is working towards a shared goal.
  • Define roles for Career Opportunity staff.  Work closely with staff to identify gaps in services and work with the collaborative to determine roles and responsibilities to close these gaps.
  • Actively participate in the OG steering committee.  Develop an evaluation system to establish shared outcomes, report progress of demonstration project, and identify additional resources needed, barriers to success and progress towards collaborative goals.
  • Develop and implement a tracking system for partners to identify success/barriers of new program processes.
  • Actively participate in the development of a final report that speaks to the demonstration project successes, barriers, lessons learned etc.
  • Work closely with collaborative partners to develop and implement processes to increase coordinated services for OG customers, increase outcomes for partners and leverage staff and funding.
  • Identify, implement and document a formal progression through the three systems (ES, Hopelink and BCC) that is replicable.
  • Identify and recommend system changes necessary within each organization that can be replicated.
  • Work closely with Career Opportunity staff to identify internal and external partners necessary to provide services needed to support OG student success.  Work with partners to develop programs and systems to meet those needs.
  • Work closely with staff to identify services OG students need to support job placement, internship and mentorship opportunities; develop and implement processes and programs necessary to support outcomes
  • Develop systems to increase credential attainment, internship opportunities, employment and wage progression opportunities for OG students.
  • Oversee the Opportunity Grant Program.  Work closely with the OG staff to develop policies and processes necessary to meet outcomes.

 

SALARY:

The salary range is $39,499 - $47,399 annually 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 June 20, 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 closing 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 in advance of the position closing date at the HR contacts listed above.

 

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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