Project Specialist

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Project Specialist

Enterprise for Employment and Education Department

Opening DateJuly 28, 2006
Closing DateOpen until finalists are selected, initial screening to begin after August 11, 2006
Starting DateSeptember 2006
Position NumberC60800

Position Overview
The Enterprise for Employment and Education seeks a highly motivated and skilled communicator who also loves research and numbers. This position is responsible for facilitating two committees that oversee the Enterprise’s most critical workforce development programs: the local WorkSource Oregon system and the local Youth Opportunity System. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to provide the research and data analysis needed by the Enterprise’s Director and committee members, while also exhibiting the people skills to lead in a committee based process.

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

May require occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours and must be able to travel to and from meetings throughout Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties.

Salary and Benefits
Classified salary schedule, Range C-1, $3,311.00/month.

The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Essential Functions
•Performs independent work from brief guidelines and instructions to support the Enterprise Director in meeting the goals of the Enterprise Board
•Facilitates and manages committees, task forces and various meetings with representatives from business, industry, economic development, workforce partners, and Chemeketa departments to design, refine, implement, and support projects/grants for which the position is responsible
•Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of strong partnerships related to key projects
•Conducts thorough research to analyze and interpret federal and state regulations and policies, statistical data and other information required to implement and monitor projects and/or grants
•Evaluates findings, data, and information to prepare reports for stakeholders and works with program operators or others to maintain communication and track project processes and objectives
•Develops systems to administer and monitor projects and/or grants and maintain project quality processes
•Prepares grant applications and responses to RFQ’s and FRP’s as needed
•Assists with budget development and management for projects and grants
•Uses appropriate technology as tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools
•Understands and collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff, and public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds

Application Packet
All application materials must include the following information:
•Chemeketa Application
•Cover Letter
•Resume

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 qualifications 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
Open until finalists are selected, initial screening to begin after August 11, 2006. 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 97305

Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the college for a period of three years.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated.

If you have questions or concerns, please call (503) 399-5009.

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. For special accommodations during the application process, contact the Human Resources Department.

Chemeketa Community College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree required (or equivalent combination of experience and education). Academic coursework in public policy, social studies, communications, or other related area. Three years’ demonstrated experience, including experience with project management; building partnerships among the business, education and workforce communities; developing policy recommendations for board of directors or other policy/oversight bodies; providing staff support to advisory or governing boards, developing/reviewing grant applications; interpreting federal regulations. Data base management, data analysis. Excellent computer skills in a variety of applications for emails, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets. Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and negotiations skills. Demonstrated skills in writing technical or semi-technical documents such as grants, project evaluations, and research reports. Familiarity with current PC based research and analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications
Course work in statistics, research, public policy or other related areas. Experience in policy and systems analysis; experience working with interdisciplinary teams; experience with board of directors and government officials; awareness of current practices in strategic planning, systems design and program review. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft Project software, desktop publishing software, and web-based applications.