Director of Apprenticeship

The Director of Apprenticeships reports to the Executive Dean of Career and Technical Education. The Director oversees the operations of programs including (but not limited to) Electrical Apprenticeship: Inside Wire, Construction Trades Apprenticeship: HVAC/R, Construction Trades Apprenticeship: Sheet Metal Worker, Construction Trades Apprenticeship: Plumbing, and both BOLI Registered Campus-Based and High School Pre-Apprenticeship programs. Additionally, they serve as the BOLI Administrator for both the Mid-Valley Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) and the Mid-Valley HVAC Technician JATC. This position includes staff management, budget administration, workforce training development, and developing business partnerships and collaborations within the construction trades industry.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

Leadership & Supervision

• Provides leadership for the Chemeketa Apprenticeship programs, including plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, HVAC/R, and pre-apprenticeship programs. Serves as the committee administrator for Mid-Valley HVAC/R and Mid-Valley Sheet Metal

• Recruits, hires, and evaluates part-time faculty; provides orientation, recommends in- service and staff development for part-time faculty; responds to student complaints and concerns

• Effectively manages multiple priorities, large-scale projects, and grants

• Motivates and encourages faculty and staff to actively participate in continuous improvement activities in order to facilitate delivery of effective, high-quality instruction for students and services to internal and external customers

• Provides strong leadership and represents the division through a participatory management style, team-building activities, and problem-solving techniques

• Builds, promotes and leads effective teams to support the instructional and service mission of the college; uses effective interpersonal skills to empower staff in the performance of their work; maintains a working knowledge of all negotiated agreements, institutional policies and regulations and procedures; may participate in collective bargaining with employee associations as a representative of the college

• Provides leadership in and contributes to the college’s diversity plan by fostering an environment of cooperation between students, staff and the public who represent a variety of cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds

• Provides direction to meet and maintain accreditation standards and BOLI regulations

Instructional Management & Support

• Analyzes needs, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs quarterly schedule of Apprenticeship courses and special classes for campus non-credit programs

• Conducts operational and instructional activities consistent with program plans and budgets; submits part-time instructor contracts; payroll authorizations, payroll statements, and time sheets; monitors and adjusts part-time instructors’ workloads; requisitions instructional equipment, materials, and supplies; orders textbooks; provides publicity to market courses and programs

• Ensures adequate classes, facilities, and equipment; supervises use of facilities; monitors, charges, and reports their use

• Coordinates student orientation and registration; monitors enrollment and determines class status; provides business and student services evenings and weekends

• Advises all apprenticeship students regarding apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeship, and other programs, including credit toward Certificates, AAS Constructions Trades, and AAS Electrical degrees 

• Advertises and recruits new apprentices focusing on the recruitment of underrepresented populations; provides Orientation to new applicants

• Evaluates apprentice re-rates – update semi-annually – to ensure eligibility for promotion to next period

• Evaluates each apprentice's academic achievement and employment monthly

• Provides employment placement for new and out-of-work apprentices

• Recruits new Training Agents (TA)

• Reports apprentices' progress to committees monthly and on-demand

• Monitors integrity and equipment in building 33

• Serves as program chair for the apprenticeship program

College Collaboration & Community Liaison

• Serves as liaison to local apprenticeship committees, community organizations, agencies, and instructional programs

• Attends appropriate meetings and conferences, and serves on committees as requested

• Attends quarterly OSATC Sub-and-Full Council meetings

• Performs works as Committee Administrator for HVAC/R and Sheet Metal Committees

• Attends and participates in quarterly local committee meetings

• Satisfies all requirements for committee work according to BOLI / ATD standards and practices

• Prepares agendas & minutes and submits – quarterly and on-demand – to ATD/BOLI

• Acts as a liaison between Committees and ATD/BOLI

• Acts as a Liaison between student and apprentices and Committees

• Attends career fairs and other events to promote apprenticeship

• Reports all committee actions to ATD/BOLI for committee compliance

• Serves on OCCAC Statewide Consortium (Oregon Community College Apprenticeship Consortium)

• Develops and implements HVAC/R and Sheet Metal Affirmative Action Work Plans

Budget Oversight & Reporting

• Develops/coordinates operating and special budgets; monitors status and authorizes expenditures

• Provides reports as required, maintains records, and analyzes data related to the program

• Collects and monitors Monthly Progress Reports from apprentices

• Oversees monthly billing of participating TAs

• Keeps transparent records for college, committee and state review

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds

• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success

• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions

• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

-AND-

One year of administrative experience in project or program management

-AND-

Three years of full-time equivalent experience in program administration and direct supervision of staff

Core Competencies

• Sound understanding of the community college learning environment and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission
• Demonstrated value for culturally diverse faculty, students and staff, and, an ability to foster a work environment conducive to cultural and linguistic diversity and mutual development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret and effectively communicate college policy and direction to faculty, staff and the public
• Experience in successfully planning, developing, directing, and evaluating higher education programs and demonstrated ability to effectively delegate responsibility
• Commitment to student success; ability to connect with students; sensitivity to the needs of current and emerging community college student populations Commitment to professional development and continuous learning for self and others
• Good organizational and people skills
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a community college setting
• Master's Degree
• Three years teaching experience in a trade or industrial occupation or as a Committee Administrator
• Grant writing and management experience
• Budget management experience
• Accreditation experience including responsibility for gathering and analyzing data and writing self-study reports
• Experience in developing curriculum for a variety of courses within an instructional program
• Bilingual English/Spanish
  
  

SCHEDULE & MODALITY

Regular remote/hybrid work is not a feature of this position. At the supervisor's discretion, exemptions may be made for special projects or responsibilities requiring periodic needed focus time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 12-month exempt assignment of the D2 band and grade
• This position has a 1-year probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa 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
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE 

• One of the following:
  • 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 receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ 

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. 

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.  

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

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Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• National Origin
• Sex
• Marital Status
• Disability
• Protected Veteran Status
• Age
• Gender
• Gender Identity/Expression
• Sexual Orientation
• Pregnancy
• Whistleblowing
• Genetic Information
• Domestic Abuse Victim
• Expunged Juvenile Record
• Injured Workers
• Protected Hairstyle (CROWN Act)
• Victims of Domestic Violence (Sexual Assault, Stalking, and/or Harassment)
• Political Affiliation or Belief
• Tobacco Use During Work Hours
• Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with the individual’s rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. 

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees 

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Patrick Proctor, Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Ph: 503.315.4586

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix. 

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Patrick Proctor, at 503.315.4586, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.  

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600. 

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.315.4586 or email patrick.proctor@chemeketa.edu.

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