Coordinator, Sustainable Practices

Cascadia is a community college whose caring culture supports creative, comprehensive, culturally rich, technologically advanced and learner-centered education that is environmentally sensitive, globally aware, and seamlessly linked with the community, area enterprise and other educational institutions.

Position Description:

The Coordinator - Sustainable Practices, under the general direction of the Coordinator for Continuing and Contract Education supports the development, implementation, and management of the daily operations of the College's Continuing and Contract Education program that includes Lifelong Learning and Computer/Information Technology.

The Coordinator - Sustainable Programs is responsible for recommending new instructors, and supporting instructors and students with issues regarding the continuing education program. The Coordinator - Sustainable Programs monitors and maintains information on the program budget.

Specific Responsibilities

• Research sustainable practice education programs that are already in place in other colleges in the state and surrounding areas.
• Develop a list of courses and course descriptions for sustainable practices courses, workshops & seminars.
• Create a quarterly calendar of when courses should be offered.
• Research the best ways to market the Sustainable Practices program
• Research local businesses to determine what sustainable Practices jobs will be needed in this service delivery area.
• Recruit 60% of instructors needed for Fall 2007 with appropriate expertise to teach the courses as determined.
• Checking and responding to telephone messages regarding the Sustainable Practices courses.
• Create marketing fliers or other simple marketing materials to market the Sustainable Practices curriculum.
• Interact with other areas of the college as it relates to the Sustainable Practices courses.
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Two years of experience in the field of sustainable practices
• Demonstrates Knowledge of MS Outlook. Utilizes email program functions such as calendars and meeting requests, effectively composes, sends, and responds to electronic mail.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and skill in utilizing databases, such as Microsoft Access to update and/or maintain records, including accurately entering and retrieving data
• Familiar and comfortable working with standard office equipment such as copy machines, telephones, and fax machines

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and skill in using MS Word to create documents using columns and tables, set multiple margins and tabs within the same document, and use functions such as mail merge to create form letters
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and skill in using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets, import data from other sources, and create tables and graphs from spreadsheet data, etc.
• Quantitative Skills
• Well mannered when dealing with students, instructors and coworkers both face to face and via telephone.
• Proficiency with the HP System.

Important Attributes

• Organized
• Good communicator
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment

Terms of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, exempt position beginning in March 2007 through June 30, 2007. The work schedule will vary according to the department's and college's needs and will include evening and/or occasional Saturday hours. The work schedule will be approximately 20-25 hours/week. The salary is $22.00/hour. The college offers an excellent benefit package.

Application Process:

An application packet can be downloaded from our web site (click on the "Jobs Opportunities" link), requested by email or by phone.

To qualify for consideration, please submit the items listed below:

• Cascadia Community College Application form
• A cover letter (not to exceed two pages) that indicates how your education, experience and personal characteristics fit the stated minimum and preferred qualifications and important attributes for this position
• Resume
• A one page statement describing your experience with sustainable programs
• Copies of college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable during the application period; official copies will be required if the position is offered)
• Three professional references (names and contact information)
• Federal & State Reporting form (optional)

Faxed materials will not be accepted. Send completed application materials by email (see the website) or mail them to:

Human Resources
Attention: Coordinator - Sustainable Practices
Cascadia Community College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Cascadia Community College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a pluralistic community of learners. Applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to disabilities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job related medical condition. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may call (425) 352-8880.