Mid-Willamette Education Consortium Director

Regional Education Services

Opening Date	February 1, 2008
Closing Date	March 21, 2008
Starting Date	To be negotiated
Position Number	M33020

Position Overview

Supervises staff and manages the programs of the Mid-Willamette Education Consortium. Administers regional career and technical education programs, including Tech Prep, College Credit Now, Carl Perkins federal career and technical education funds, and other federal, state, and locally funded programs; provides technical assistance in career and technical education, career guidance, career pathways, contextual and applied education programs, workforce and school-to-work programs; serves as liaison between Chemeketa Community College and regional high schools, Oregon Department of Education, and Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development.

Terms of Employment

100 percent, 12 month annualized assignment. Continuation of a portion of this position is dependent on funding that supports the position.

Requires flexible work schedule based upon program needs, which includes some evenings and/or week-ends; some travel will be required to attend meetings and/or conferences.

Successful applicant must pass security inquiry which may include but is not limited to criminal, driving, and credit check; only information relevant to the position will be considered.

Must have a valid driver’s license. If driver’s license is from out of state, must obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days.

Salary and Benefits

Exempt salary schedule, Range D-3, $5,375-$7,216 per month. Dependent upon salary history and comparable experience, a salary offer would rarely extend beyond the mid-point.

The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements). Benefits also include: life and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Academic course work in curriculum and instruction, human resources, education, business, organizational management, program management, youth development, career and technical education, and/or related field. Four years’ experience in program management or administration, including budget management, supervision of staff, teaching, or administrative experience in Career and Technical Education programs. Experience in facilitating and building collaborative relationships between groups with diverse interests; experience working with state and/or federal grants. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to articulate a consistent administrative policy and analyze issues and problems; global knowledge of workforce and education needs. Knowledge of federal and state legislation impacting or potentially impacting career and technical education.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Knowledge of/experience with Carl Perkins CTE Act. Administrative license and/or teaching license. Community college experience.

Essential Functions

Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, employees and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools
Supervises staff and manages the program of work for the Mid-Willamette Education Consortium; responsible for vision, goals, value development and implementation; oversees Carl Perkins and Tech Prep grants; responsible for budget planning and development. Analyzes, organizes, implements, and monitors operations of the Mid-Willamette Education Consortium
Serves as liaison and coordinates exchanges of information between Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, regional school districts, Willamette Education Service District, Chemeketa Community College, and youth serving organizations; establishes interagency relationships; promotes participation in planning, problem solving and decision making by all stakeholders
Develops, promotes and provides direction and leadership for career and technical education, Tech Prep, College Credit Now, Career Pathways, School-to-Work, contextual and applied learning, career guidance, high school redesign, and workforce preparation for all students
Identifies and develops new curriculum, (technology education, applied academics, competency-based programs and alternative methods of delivery); evaluates and assesses career and technical high school and Chemeketa programs
Provides leadership, direction, guidance, and expertise to local school districts and community college with applications for grant requests and plans, implementation of state and federal requirements and provision of statistical and fiscal information for state and federal reports
Manages the financial processes and systems of accountability for federal and state grants, including allocation of resources, integration of local accounting systems into regional funding process, approval of compliance with grant criteria and guidelines, assure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and subcontracts with outside agencies
Administers planning and implementation of professional staff development activities for regional educators to support academic achievement at the high school level, integrating academic courses and technical courses, Career Related Learning strategies, and comprehensive guidance and assessment
Ensures the development of contact and coordination between government agencies, business, industry and labor to identify workforce needs; participates in committees of the Enterprise for Education and Employment (the regional workforce investment board); liaison with local Chambers of Commerce; and regional monitor for employer connections
Serves as regional Career and Technical Education representative member on various councils and boards; represents the region as the Regional Coordinator, lending expertise and visioning to the statewide process in the statewide Regional Coordinator network
Makes public presentations and communicates with the community on education, workforce, and MWEC issues
Provides leadership in and contributes to the college’s diversity plan by fostering an environment of cooperation between students, staff, and the public who represent a variety of cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds
Performs other related duties as assigned

Application Packet Must Include:

Chemeketa application
Cover letter
Current resume
Transcripts from an accredited institution (official or unofficial at time of application)

About Chemeketa Community College

Chemeketa Community College is a public, two-year institution located in Salem, Oregon. It is the second-largest college in the Oregon Community College System and serves more than 55,000 students each year with an FTE of over 10,000. Chemeketa is the largest Latino-serving institution of higher education in Oregon both by number and by percentage, and has the highest number of federal grant-funded programs for under-represented students in Oregon. The college is an equal opportunity institution that values diversity in the workforce and is committed to affirmative action. We encourage people of color, women, and people with disabilities to apply. The name Chemeketa is a Kalapuya word meaning "place of peace." In the spirit of peace we invite you to join us at Chemeketa to encourage a better understanding of our community and our world. To learn more about Chemeketa, including our mission and strategic themes, please visit our website at http://www.chemeketa.edu.

About Salem, Oregon

Salem, the capital of Oregon, is the second-largest city in the state. Over 146,000 people call Salem home and enjoy its tree-lined streets, riverfront park, and convenient downtown shopping. Every year, Salem hosts the World Beat Festival organized by Salem's diverse cultural community and featuring cuisine, music, and dances from around the world. Salem and its surrounding communities have Latino, Russian, German, Vietnamese, Pacific Island, American Indian, and many other populations that bring a wealth of perspectives to the city.

Salem is surrounded by the vineyards, orchards, and farms of the fertile Willamette Valley. The Cascade Mountains are an hour's drive to the east, and the Oregon Coast an hour's drive to the west. Western Oregon is known for the rain that creates its green forests, but its summers are warm and dry. Portland, 45 miles to the north, also offers a wide variety of sporting events, cultural activities, and entertainment.

To learn more about Salem, visit the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s community page (www.salemchamber.org/community/index.html) or visit the Salem Community Guide website (www.oregonlink.com).

How to Apply

Only complete packets will be reviewed by the screening committee. It is important that your application clearly indicate that you meet the minimum qualification for the position. Please include enough relevant training and experience to demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications.

Application material may be faxed and must be received by the application deadline. However, a signed hard copy of the application must be received by the Human Resources Department upon hire. (The Human Resources Department will not confirm receipt of application material and is not responsible for material not completely transmitted.)

Application Deadline

March 21, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department on the Salem Campus.

Chemeketa Community College
Human Resources Department
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309-7070
503.399.5009 (phone)
503.399.7810 (fax)

Other Information

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity institution, values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to affirmative action: we encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. It is the policy of Chemeketa Community College that discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or family relationships will not exist in any area, activity, or operation of the college. Chemeketa Community College is also a smoke-free/drug-free environment.

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of two years. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

For further information, to request an application packet, or to request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 503.399.5009. You may also e-mail requests to humanresources@chemeketa.edu. Our office is located in Building 2, Room 214, on the Salem Campus.

Updated February 1, 2008 by the Human Resources Department.