Director for Upward Bound

Description

Columbia Basin College ('CBC' or the 'College') seeks a Director for Upward Bound (UB) to manage the UB grant, supervise staff, authorize and monitor expenditures, accomplish program objectives, and prepare required reports and evaluation of the UB program. The program is aligned with the mission of the College in that it increases the percentage of low-income, first generation high school students who successfully pursue post-secondary educational opportunities and graduate with degrees. The Director develops policies and procedures, conducts annual reports for the Department of Education and creates and monitors the budget. The Director meets with the Vice President for Student Services to provide updates and receive guidance regarding budget, objectives and personnel issues. This position reports to the Vice President for Student Services.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose application has been received by May 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1 (Download PDF reader), state employees and employees of educational institutions must be fully vaccinated. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Need more information? Please contact covidvaccinemandate@columbiabasin.edu .

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, coordination and budget development for the Upward Bound program;
• Develop, manage, implement and evaluate overall program plans, policies and procedures consistent with federal and institutional guidelines;
• Recruit, select, train, direct and evaluate full-time program staff and summer part-time instructors and staff;
• Work with CBC fiscal personnel to ensure compliance with CBC and state budget requirements; have knowledge of financial guidelines under federal regulations which govern Upward Bound under allowable and unallowable costs;
• Develop and administer operational budget according to federal and institutional policies, authorizing all expenditures;
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the College and applicable governing agencies;
• Prepare status, fiscal and technical reports for CBC and required annual performance reports for the Department of Education;
• Recruit, screen and select program participants in cooperation with full-time staff and assigned schools;
• Conduct regular meetings with full-time staff to ensure compliance with program regulations and objectives
• Develop the Upward Bound grant proposal in accordance with the Department of Education requirements;
• Develop the summer school curriculum, ensuring compliance with CBC policies and procedures, grant objectives and federal regulations;
• Coordinate the summer Bridge program and direct the work of the hourly Bridge Mentor;
• Coordinate with a regional four-year university to create a one-week Residential experience;
• Establish and maintain contacts with community agencies to ensure networking, community support, awareness of our program, and access to services for UB students/families:
• Establish and maintain relationships with middle school and high school counselors and principals;
• Attend National and Regional training on Legislation and Regulation requirements of this federal grant; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education Administration or other related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• One (1) year of experience and sensitivity working with low-income, first generation, and ethnically diverse high school students; and
• Excellent oral and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project, budget, and personnel management;
• Three (3) years of project management experience;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; and
• Experience in the use of management information systems for data collection and analysis.

COMPETENCIES:

Departmental Management : Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a department including all related administrative and supervisory functions involving personnel and budget management;

Project Management : Manage projects by focusing attention on key priorities; valuate approaches, determine feasibility and adjust plan as needed; develop plans, coordinate projects and teams; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and on budget; perform well without direct supervision; do complex work independently; follow tasks through to completion;

Quality Management : Set clear quality requirements; measure key outcomes; improve processes, products and services;

Leadership : Lead by example, serve as appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrate confidence within area of expertise – promote a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees;

Conceptual Thinking : Have the ability to understand a situation or problem by identifying patterns or connections and addressing key underlying issues; use past professional or technical training and experience, creativity, inductive reasoning and intuitive processes to find potential solutions or valuable alternatives that may not be obviously related or easily identified; Think 'outside the box';

Oral & Written Communication : Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Student Centered : Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Support for Diversity : Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

Accountability : Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and

Teamwork : Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the 'Yes And' culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time, exempt position. The standard work hours will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required. This position is overtime exempt.

PROCESS NOTE:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. The position is directly engaged in the performance of work on a Federal contract or grant which requires compliance with the College's Drug-Free Workplace Policy as a condition of employment, as well as reporting requirements.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.

OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:

The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Occasional need for travel.