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Sat Aug 26 14:04:04 EDT 2006

SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM (TRIO), JOB #5385

DUTIES: Manages the Educational Talent Search Program grant project
within the TRIO program and supervises staff within the administrative
structure of the Student Development and Services Division.  Coordinates
activities, facilities and staff to maximize program effectiveness.
Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.  Plans and
develops methods and procedures for implementing program, and directs
and coordinates program activities.  See reverse side for position
description.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

*        Bachelor's degree in education, education administration,
psychology or related field 

*        At least 3 years of demonstrated experience managing a project
of similar nature and scope, including at least 1 year of supervisory
experience

*        Considerable technical and/or business knowledge including
knowledge of needs and challenges of disadvantaged students

*        Demonstrated ability to work with diverse academic, cultural
and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff;
demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

*        Master's Degree in education, education administration,
psychology or related field

*        Bilingual skills in Spanish

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.  This is a
year-round, exempt, grant-funded position that is contingent upon
continued funding.  

SALARY RANGE: $4,294 to $5,363 per month.  Initial placement will
typically be from the beginning of the range to midpoint, based on
education and experience.     

OPENING DATE:  August 21, 2006

CLOSING DATE:  August 31, 2006

APPLICATION:  To be considered for this position, applicant must submit
the following:

*        Completed MHCC employment application
<http://home.mhcc.cc.or.us/intranet/HR/forms/employ_opp/application_for_
employment.pdf> 

*        Responses to the supplemental questions

*        Resume

*        Cover letter addressing how applicant meets qualifications for
position

*        College transcripts (copies are acceptable for application
purposes; originals will be required if hired).  Degree must be from an
accredited institution.

Please contact the Human Resources Office for application materials or
for additional information

26000 SE Stark Street, Gresham, OR  97030

(503) 491-7200   Job Line (503) 491-7645   Fax (503) 491-7257

TDD (Telecommunications for the Deaf) (503) 491-7202

E-mail address: hr at mhcc.edu Official College Website: www.mhcc.edu
<http://www.mhcc.edu/> 

The HR Office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Please note:  From July 10th through Sept. 1st the college will be
closed Fridays.

Applicants whose qualifications best fit the requirements of the
position may be interviewed.  Application materials must be received by
5:00 pm on the closing date to be considered.  Application materials
requested within three days of the closing date will not be mailed to
you, but can be provided in the Human Resources Office or may be
obtained on the college website at www.mhcc.edu.  The college cannot
guarantee timely delivery of the U.S. Postal Service, commercial
delivery services, fax machine, and/or college mail/e-mail delivery
systems. All documents submitted by applicants will be considered
property of the college and will not be copied for applicants.  All
positions are subject to budget consideration and approval.  MHCC
complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 and the
Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, among other State and
Federal Laws related to employment. Mt. Hood Community College makes
educational and employment opportunities available to all qualified
persons without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national
origin, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by
applicable state or federal law.   Individuals requiring accommodations
due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Office.  The
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the college to hire
only American citizens or aliens who are authorized to work in the
United States.  MHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively
supports workforce diversity.

Title:                                 Supervisor, TRIO 

Supervisor:                     Dean of Student Success

Description Number:      8845.01 

Salary Range:                  91

FLSA:                                Exempt

Employee Group:            Supervisory

Positions Supervised:   TRIO Project Retention Coordinator/Advisor 

                                          Part-time Administrative
Assistant

                                          Part-time Advisors

                                          Tutors

Basic Job Purpose/Function:

Manages a grant project within the TRIO program and supervises staff
within the administrative structure of the Student Development and
Services Division.  Coordinates activities, facilities and staff to
maximize program effectiveness.  Controls expenditures in accordance
with budget allocations.  Plans and develops methods and procedures for
implementing program, and directs and coordinates program activities.
Prepares and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure
progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives and
modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and
attain objectives.  

Essential Duties:

1.                  Supervises full and part-time employees, including
student employees and tutors.

2.                  Dedicated to and promotes diversity in staffing,
curriculum, programs and services.

3.                  Ensures and promotes health and safety in the
workplace.

4.                  Ensures a welcoming, supportive, and respectful work
environment for staff.

5.                  Plans, coordinates and manages TRIO student
eligibility and selection process, information/recruitment, assessment,
placement, enrollment and orientation.

6.                  Evaluates student progress, maintains participant
records and addresses student complaints/concerns.

7.                  Manages grant budget in consultation with the dean;
monitors program expenditures and budge transfers. 

8.                  Monitors grant policies and procedures to ensure
compliance with state and federal requirements, union agreements, and
board policies and college regulations.

9.                  Manages and implements all project services.

10.              Manages and advises the development of individual
student plans, advising, financial aid and registration for TRIO
students.

11.              Provides staff leadership, training and conducts staff
orientations.

12.              Oversees student orientations and workshops.

13.              Provides leadership in the creation of a learning
environment that is organic, interconnected, all-inclusive and that
reflects the core values and mission of the college.

14.              Communicates and coordinates with other college
programs, departments, academic advisors and faculty to promote
awareness of the grant project to increase participants' retention,
graduation and transfer rates.

15.              Plans and conducts bi-monthly staff meetings and staff
development.

16.              Represents MHCC and grant to the external community.

Additional Duties:

1.                  Tracks and records staff time and attendance
reports.

2.                  Performs all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Limited (monthly) exposure to hazardous materials, weather, or
potentially dangerous situations.

SUPERVISOR, EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM (TRIO), JOB #5385

To assist us in evaluating you as a candidate for this position, we ask
that you answer the following questions, returning your responses with
the requested application materials.  If your responses require
additional space, please submit them on a separate sheet of paper.

NAME________________________________
DATE____________________________

1.      Provide several examples of how you have demonstrated your
ability to coordinate the administration of grants. 

2.      Describe your experience and training dealing with anti-bias or
diversity issues, and multi-cultural programming particularly with
college students. 

3.      Provide examples of programs or projects you have supervised
involving outcomes assessment.

4.      Describe your experience and give examples of your work with
Middle or High School students. 