Opening: Program Manager - Science & Math Institute, Ref. # 009064

 

OPEN                                    October 26, 2009

FIRST READ DATE             November 23, 2009

Applications received by the first due date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the first due date may be considered until the position is filled.

 

Bellevue 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 College, are encouraged to apply.

 

POSITION                                      PROGRAM MANAGER, SCIENCE AND MATH INSTITUTE

                                                          EXEMPT, FULL-TIME POSITION, REF. #009064

                                                         

DEPARTMENT                              SCIENCE DIVISION

 

Bellevue 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 SUMMARY

The BC Science and Math Institute (SAMI) Program Manager will be responsible for developing new and innovative programs with the primary purpose of promoting math and science to the community at large, students on campus and prospective students in particular, along with assisting with retention efforts in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas. The SAMI Program Manager will report directly to the Science Division Chair and will work closely with the SAMI Steering Committee. The SAMI Steering Committee, with members from BC and the community, will provide guidance and support for program development, operations and evaluation. 

 

COVER LETTER (maximum length – 3 pages)

Include a cover letter, addressing how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Desirable Qualifications, and Core Competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in a science or math related field
  • Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills with the ability to work independently.
  • Computer skills needed for creating brochures and developing/maintaining a website 
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of age groups
  • Demonstrated commitment to a culturally diverse work and community environment

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience developing and coordinating educational programs and/or community events.
  • Educational experiences with students of various ages through teaching, teaching assistant work, graduate work, outreach programs, etc.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Accountability – takes responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of consultation and work products.  Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with minimal oversight.
  • Creative & Innovative Thinking - Visualizes potential problems and solutions without needing tangible, “real-life” examples. Can discuss and project the aspects and impacts of issues and decisions.
  • Decision-Making & Judgment – Gathers data and input when making decisions.  Considers lessons learned from experiences, differing needs, and the impact of the decisions on others.
  • Ethics & Integrity - Respects and maintains confidentiality.  Tells the truth and is honest in all dealings.  Avoids situations and actions considered inappropriate or which present a conflict of interest. 
  • Listening - Understands and learns from what others have to say.  Attends to verbal and non-verbal cues that create a deeper understanding of the message.
  • Managing Projects or Programs - Integrates the ideas and needs of others in developing feasible strategies to achieve goals. Obtains stakeholder acceptance of and support for those strategies.  Evaluates progress and success against performance standards.
  • Planning & Organizing - Identifies the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal, and prioritizes key action steps. Anticipates the impacts and risks of decisions and actions.
  • Relationship Building - Maintains an open, approachable manner, and treats others fairly and respectfully. Preserves others’ self-confidence and dignity, and shows regard for their opinions.
  • Researching Information - Identifies, collects, and organizes data for analysis and decision-making.  Finds the trends and relationships in the emerging fact pattern, and identifies new or related lines of research that lead to more successful or complete conclusions.
  • Results Focus & Initiative - Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them.  Responds to setbacks with renewed and increased efforts; is persistent in the face of difficulty.
  • Valuing Diversity – Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.  Seeks different points of view and leverages diverse perspectives in group processes and decision-making.  Checks own views against the views of others. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Work with the Science Division Chair and the Steering Committee to develop SAMI’s annual and long-term plans that will include program goals, strategies for achieving goals and specific performance measures.
  • Foster retention of science students by coordinating with existing college programs, supporting programs/initiatives known to impact retention and devising targeted new programs both on campus and in partnership with outside institutions.
  • Work with Science Division faculty to develop and promote community outreach events including Earth Week, science demonstrations, Summer Science Camp, planetarium shows, etc.
  • Develop connections with middle school and high school science and math faculty.
  • Develop and coordinate campus science, math and technology focused tours for potential students interested in math and science, as well as high school faculty.
  • Maintain the SAMI@BC website to promote what BC has to offer in the sciences and also list events available to the community.
  • Develop, in consultation with faculty, appropriate outreach brochures promoting BC Science, Math and Engineering programs and events sponsored by the SAMI.
  • Coordinate and promote Math/Science Colloquia.
  • Communicate regularly with the campus and the community about SAMI’s programs. 
  • Track and manage SAMI’s budget.
  • Develop and maintain strong community, university and high school partnerships.
  • Create events and activities to support interest in math and science on campus and in the community.

 

SALARY

The salary range is $45,222 - $54,267 with placement based on education and related experience.

 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION MATERIALS

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet minimum qualifications. The application packet includes:

      Bellevue 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

      Name, position, address, email, and phone number of three current professional references

      Applicant Data Form (optional)

Application Materials can also be downloaded at www.bellevuecollege.edu/joblist . For further information or to request application materials, send an email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu or call 425/564-2274.

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO         

Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue 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. Application materials can also be e-mailed to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu or faxed to 425/564-3173.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2009 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.

 

BC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BC 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 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@bellevuecollege.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 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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