ELC Program Director [Part-Time]

Clackamas Community College, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Oregon City, OREGON
Job Type: PartTime


Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an Environmental Learning Center Program Director (part-time) position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit  Leadership, Vision and Initiatives .

Purpose of Position:

The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Director leads, plans, and supervises all activities related to the Environmental Learning Center. This position provides leadership and direction to part-time classified, and part-time faculty, and other part-time personnel, and ensures that departmental systems and processes are in place to meet the college goals and the ELC goals. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Organizational Management (55%)
  • Supervise and mentor ELC staff (administrative support, K-12 educators, continuing education program, community gardens, marketing, and others); develop job descriptions, hire, assign work and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Provide oversight to all ELC programs and operations, ensuring that programs and services meet the defined needs and objectives, and align with strategic goals.
  • Work with Campus Services, and other college staff, to maintain and enhance the ELC grounds, wetland and buildings.
  • Ensure completion of internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Communications and Relationship Building (20%)
  •  Maintain and build new partnerships with local and regional governments, educational institutions, business, and other community partners, in order to solicit feedback and further educational outreach.
  • Ensure the college community remains informed and engaged with the ELC through staff and student participation in programs and enjoyment of the facilities.
  • Ensure the support and engagement with the broader community through staff involvement in outreach activities, such as newsletters, and community education events; and by providing a welcoming environment for all visitors.
  • Ensure the ELC has a vibrant volunteer program that engages with community members, college staff, students, and partner organizations, in order to provide ecosystem benefits through a healthy wetland, assist with ELC educational programming, and to build relationships.
  • Oversee and provide final approval of marketing strategies and resources to be used by all ELC programs.
  • Financial Management and Fundraising (15%)
  • Develop and manage annual budgets for ELC Enterprise fund, as well as CCC Foundation funds and grants. Oversee the accurate tracking and reporting of revenues and expenses, fund transfer, grant reporting, and other financial reporting.
  • Responsible for leadership and implementation of annual development plan in order to generate sufficient funding to cover all expenses. Funding sources include: sponsorships from partner organizations, grant, revenue from programs, facility rentals, individual and corporate donations and payouts from endowed funds.
  • Oversee and assist with the writing of proposals, and negotiating contracts. Ensure the process is smooth and the contracts are profitable.
  • Manage reporting to and invoicing of funders, working with staff to ensure that necessary data is collected.
  • Develop program pricing structure.
  • Leadership (10%)
  • Provide leadership and support in regards to the strategic planning and delivering of programs that are innovative, responsive to a demonstrated need, and excellent in quality.
  • Provide leadership in ensuring alignment with college strategic priorities, including: delivering excellence in all ELC education programs, providing opportunities for historically underserved populations to engage with ELC programs and strengthening connections with the community.
  • Identify needs/opportunities for innovative educational programming to meet the needs of K-12 students/teachers, working professionals and community members, through a variety of activities, including: discussion with advisory committee, community partners and staff.
  • Play a lead role as spokesperson for the organization and support collaborations with other organizations.


    • Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:


    • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology or any other related field AND at least 5-years of directly related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated experience with program leadership.
    • Demonstrated experience teaching and curriculum development.
    • Experience managing and directing staff workloads, expectations and performance.
    • Experience in developing and managing fundraising strategies
    • Demonstrated Ability to develop community relationships and partnerships by build lasting relationships community partners


    Other Job Elements

    Working Conditions :

    The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

    The position requires moderate (40-60%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require high degree of speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation.

    The work environment is usually well-protected, with minimal hazards or obstacles (5-20%).  There is little or minimal element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable, with minimal (5-20%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    Responsible for the direct supervision of 3-8 FTE (part-time) employees. 

    Supervision Received:

    Works under the general direction of the Dean of Arts and Sciences


    Additional Information

    Application Instructions:

    The job will be posted continuously until the position is filled.

    When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.
     1. Resume
     2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position.
     3. If applicable: Veteran’s Preference documentation 

    Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

    Veterans’ Preference:

    Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.   DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

    • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
    • Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
      • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records 

    For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx  

    Terms of Employment:

    • All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
    • Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
    • Employees must maintain Metro Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA residency as a condition of employment.
    • Successful applicants must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
    • Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:
    CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

    Annual Security Report:
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC’s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on CCC properties for the last three calendar years.


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