Impact (Youth Reengagement/Open Doors) Program Director

Description

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) invites applications for one full-time Impact Program Director (Youth Reengagement/Open Doors). Open Doors is a statewide reengagement program (WAC 392-700). This position is anticipated to start about September 15, 2023. This is a contract funded professional exempt position, non-represented, and is not eligible for overtime. Continuation of the position is expected to continue but is contingent upon signed inter-local agreement between Bellingham Technical College and local School Districts each fiscal year. This position reports to the assigned Dean for the program.

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. Bellingham rests in the scenic northwest corner of Washington State where the Cascade Mountains meet the Salish Sea between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC.

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse college student population with a wide-range of backgrounds and experiences.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, parents, counselors, school district personnel, and other agency partnerships to enhance the Open Doors Youth Re-engagement program;
• Work directly with program students, especially those who require comprehensive academic and inter-personal support;
• Create quarterly schedules for program instruction;
• Work actively with students and prospective students towards their educational goals and in program activities;
• Provide daily oversight of a busy front desk area and serve as onsite manager;
• Maintain productive working relationships on behalf of the program with other college departments;
• Work with the Dean to coordinate the college Assessment Center;
• Provide overall leadership, management, planning, coordination, oversight of Impact Program classes, students, case management, activities, enrollment, and personnel while maintaining program compliance and effectiveness;
• Develop, manage, and oversee program procedures and college policies in regard to student enrollment, behavior, and academic plans;
• Manage relationship and oversight process between BTC and OSPI (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction);
• Monitor program revenue; make revenue projections; manage assigned program budget; assist in facilitation of quarterly billings, use budget to purchase and make decisions regarding program and student supplies;
• Review and implement best practices related to youth programming and reengagement;
• Oversee and complete monthly enrollment reporting process with program staff and school districts;
• Manage and present information and orientation programs for prospective and new students;
• Work with staff to ensure specific requirements and regulations are being met and program is compliant with WAC 392-700;
• Represent the college and Impact Program in off-campus meetings and events; including with community organizations and partner school districts;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Oversee school improvement (through OSSI) planning and process, including grant submission, management, and reporting;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working with at-risk youth;
• Demonstrated leadership experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Experience working with legal and administrative requirements;
• Bachelor’s Degree;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field;
• Supervisory experience;
• Experience in both K-12 and college educational settings.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to complete detailed work with a high degree of accuracy;
• Dependability, accountability and the ability to maintain progress on tasks independently;
• Sound organizational and problem-solving abilities with a service-oriented approach;
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work in high stress situations;
• Provide training and technical assistance to others.
• Interact according to principles of ethics, integrity, and respect. Work with a variety of work and leadership styles;
• Adapt easily to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities;
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments, and with others of varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail;
• Strong technology skills, working with spreadsheets, databases, student management systems, and analyzing data and information to prepare reports and statistical analyses;
• Leadership, supervising and evaluation skills;
• Work successfully with staff, faculty and students of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner;
• Ability to effectively lead and manage change;
• Knowledge of related departmental and college policies, procedures and regulations;

Physical and Work Environment:
Typically require: Operating a computer, communicating, observing and repetitive motions. Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers for extended periods of time. Frequent need for oral, written and auditory communication; Working in an open office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions; Exercising independent judgment in gathering, arranging, and evaluating data. May exert between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects.

Supplemental Information

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range is $6,083-$6,500 per month; ($73,000-$78,000 per year).
Leave will be in accordance with BTC Policy 525.1 - Leave Guidelines for Grant/Special Funded Positions. These position(s) receive 8 hours per month of sick leave, 16 hours per month of vacation leave, 24 hours of personal leave and 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability; a retirement benefits package, with choice between the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) 401A plan TIAA. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan, or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance, tuition waiver; two voluntary investment (not matched) programs - TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP); up to 21 days of military leave; up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave, paid civil/jury duty, ability to participate in a shared leave program; up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience.

Work Schedule:
The position will be expected to work onsite full-time. Work schedule will vary but is generally Monday through Friday, during the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday, about 40 hours per week; however, schedule may vary including working more than 40 hours as needed, as well as some weekends and evening work. Regional travel will occasionally be required; in addition to occasional work outside of regular business hours.

Terms of Employment:
Background Check: Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal 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. Fingerprinting or other conditions required by the local school district(s), OSPI and satisfactory to the college are required for final hire.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on August 11, 2023, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visa's.

Required Application Materials:

• Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire.
• Current resume;
• Completed online BTC employment application;
• Attached written statement addressing your experience and how you specifically meet the position qualifications;

Initial interviews are expected to be held on August 30, 2023 and will include a 45-minute committee interview and a 15-minute meeting with the Vice President of Instruction.

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The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Non Discrimination/Equal Opportunity: Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All Inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225; (360) 752-8354; email [email protected].

Disability Accommodations: Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 752-8354; email [email protected].

Insurance: Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.

Retirement: Participation in a retirement plan is required.

Leave: Vacation, sick leave, personal days, state holidays.

Tuition Waiver: This position is eligible for tuition waiver.

Please see specific posting for benefits associated with that position.