Program Manager A, Teacher Education Outreach

About the Position:  This is a full-time, 12-month position.  The Program Manager A has a wide scope of complex duties and responsibilities including: program management; budget oversight; public information; faculty, classified staff and student services administration; personnel administration; staff supervision and management analysis.  With delegated authority and in conjunction with the Director and WCE personnel, facilitate operations of outreach programs.  Exercise independent judgment, and have delegated decision-making authority.

This position is part of a Public School Employees of WWU bargaining unit.  New employees are required to meet the membership requirements of the current collective bargaining agreement within 30 calendar days of employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or program
• One year of professional experience in the field or three years of responsible supervisory and/or administrative experience in a related field
• Expertise with MS Word, MS Excel and database management software
• Valid driver's license

Closing Date:  November 17, 2009

For additional qualifications and information please click the link above.

Program Support Supervisor 2, University Residences

About the Position: Supervise program support staff involved in the performance of duties associated with Residence Life. With delegated authority, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.

Under general direction, perform work using knowledge and experience specific to the Residence Life program. Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating policies; devise and implement new procedures; develop information to support budgetary requests and project income and expenditures.

Position provides support for the 4 Residence Life central office staff, 9 Resident Directors, 5 Assistant Resident Directors, 75 Resident Advisors, over 60 student employees (Desk Attendants, Administrative Assistants, and Hall Leaders), with additional support to the Conference and Guest Housing office as needed. This position requires ongoing coordination and liaison with Residence Life staff members and other Western Washington University departments to manage projects, schedules, meetings and events using knowledge and experience specific to the program. Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying rules and regulations. Independently advise students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies, procedures and activities; select/recommend alternative courses of action. Have extensive involvement with students, staff, the public and/or agencies in carrying out program activities.

This position is a full-time permanent 12-month position that reports to the Associate Director of Residence Life.

This position is part of a Public School Employees of WWU bargaining unit. New employees are required to meet the membership requirements of the current collective bargaining agreement within 30 calendar days of employment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Three years experience in related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Proficient in computers and applicable software; including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize deadlines, and juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in completing work, solving problems, and carrying out job requirements and duties.
• Comfortable working in a highly interactive and dynamic work environment.
• Possess cross cultural communication skills: demonstrated effective communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and compose business correspondence.

Closing Date: December 17, 2009

For additional qualifications and information please click the link above.

If you have any questions, please contact the Employment unit at x3306 or x7765.