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NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm Salary: $16.75 - $25.21 Hourly $34,842.70 - $52,433.47 Annually Bachelor's degree in a related program area and one year of experience with responsibilities for a specific program or program area; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/ experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  Position Summary: This is responsible administrative work coordinating a program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified departmental objectives. An employee assigned to this classification coordinates program activities to ensure administrative efficiency and compliance with departmental standards. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor or manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Selects employees and/or volunteers according to knowledge and experience in area with which program is concerned. Confers with staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program. Reviews reports and records of program activity to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective. Modifies and/or changes program methodology as required to redirect activities and to attain program objectives. Prepares program reports for higher level supervisors. Controls expenditures in accordance with program budget allocations. Develops policies and procedures for the program's operation in conjunction with department director or immediate supervisor. Develops and/or assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of related computer programs. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints regarding the operation of the program. Assists in monitoring contracts related to the operation of the program. Coordinates all activities dealing with federal, state and local agencies. Ensures efficient and effective daily operations of the program. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of current practices and principles of the program or program area. Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations related to the program or program area. Ability to develop and implement operating policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with the public, contractors local business owners and Constitutional Officers. Ability to attain proficiency in the operation of computer hardware, software and related programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to prepare and organize written reports. Ability to generate necessary paperwork in accordance with state and local ordinances. Ability to plan and organize work and manage time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm Salary: $18.57 - $28.85 Hourly $38,634.13 - $60,014.45 Annually Bachelor's degree with major course work in counseling, social work, behavioral sciences, criminal justice or related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must satisfactorily complete local, state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years.  This is Level One certification.   Position Summary: This is an entry-level counseling position assigned to the Department of Court Services, Metamorphosis substance abuse program. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assessing and counseling clients and families. Work also involves related responsibilities including maintaining client records, evaluation and assessment, individual and group counseling, conducting didactic and educational groups, and meeting with community groups to inform them of treatment programs. Work is performed under the general direction of a Clinical Supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Conducts comprehensive psych-social assessments. Maintains client records; counsels individuals and groups concerning addiction and recovery. Participates in group discussions and seminars. Informs local government and social service agencies such as parole, welfare agencies, hospitals or police regarding available resources for treatment. Meets with local community groups such as churches, schools and business organizations to inform them of County substance abuse programs. Submits written reports on the quality/quantity of work completed. Performs case management functions. Assists in the training of subordinate personnel. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the dynamics and problems of addiction, abuse and treatment methods. Knowledge of psychology counseling theory and practice with the ability to apply to substance abuse. Knowledge of laws, developments and literature in the field of addiction. Knowledge of local public and private substance abuse programs and their requirements, and the available community resources helpful to clients. Knowledge of community services provided by community public health agencies and hospitals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to counsel effectively with addicted clients and families. Ability to relate goals and methods of substance abuse treatment to community groups and agencies. Ability to prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Position Overview This role reports to the Manager of Contingent Workforce Operations. This department has overall responsibility for managing the Contingent Worker (CW) processes in the acquisition and oversight of Freddie Mac’s contingent workforce. This includes: sourcing, engaging and onboarding CWs; monitoring CW compliance with policies and regulations; and maintaining CWs through their lifecycle. The Enterprise Vendor Management (EVM)Senior will assist in leading a team to provide and execute a common set of processes and practices for CW services. The team supports all divisions and departments within Freddie Mac. Responsibilities include: * Coordinating and leading day-to-day support of the contingent worker processes. * Leading the team of CW Operations analysts to execute consistently. * Partnering with other business areas supporting the CW processes to build and document processes. * Coordinating system management of technical solutions used in the CW Operations processes. * Acting as liaison with other department leads and/or POCs to integrate activities for CW processes. * Leading change management activities impacting CW processes. * Providing support to Managers in CW Operations. Providing compliance and HR support. Qualifications * 5+ years of experience of related professional work * Subject Matter Expert with experience in Process Management and/or Change Management * Bachelor’s degree * Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment * Experience working in a critically sensitive role requiring discretion and confidentiality * Ability to lead multiple team members with varying skill sets * Strong process orientation * Ability to proactively find both manual and technical solutions in collaboration with internal and external business partners. * General mastery of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel * Excellent Customer Service Skills Preferred Skills * Positive approach to problem solving * Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, PeopleSoft Financials, or similar systems. * Ability to complete daily and reoccurring periodic activities as an individual contributor and while leading the team. * Comfortable working with all levels of organization and with external customers * Prior experience working with recruiting and/or staffing functions Closing Statement Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm Salary: $29.54 - $46.96 Hourly $61,447.36 - $97,677.22 Annually Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field, and four years of progressively responsible human resources, equal opportunity or risk management experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must provide own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.  Position Summary: This is highly responsible professional administrative work directing Human Resources activities for the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for all activities, operations and functions of the administrative section which oversees the Human Resources, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management Services for the District, including the supervision of staff, establishment of procedures, recommendation of policies, and development of short and long range plans for this section of the Division. The employee may assist with District-wide planning. Work is performed independently under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, performance reviews and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: Provides guidance and direction to all employees in the areas of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management.   Assists department managers and supervisors in dealing with employee issues, including drafting and conducting performance reviews; counseling techniques and documentation: disciplinary actions; and the handling of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers' Compensation incidents.   Assists with union negotiations by conducting research, drafting bargaining proposal language and taking an active role at the bargaining table.   Supervises and Coordinates the work of the Volunteer Program Specialist.  Provides direction on the recruitment, training and supervision of all Library District volunteers. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Keeps abreast of new developments in Human Resources, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management, including those of a technological nature. Analyzes needs, recommends and implements appropriate measures for improving service; disseminates such information to Section, Administrative Services Division, and other library staff. Ensures the Library District employees are aware of and trained on new laws and regulations in the Human Resources area and that existing policies and procedures are revised to reflect any new or revised laws and regulations. Plans, organizes, coordinates and conducts in-service training on Human Resources issues. Recommends policies to the Administrative Services Division Director; implements procedures for the Section and District-wide. Coordinates District-wide projects and studies at the direction of the Administrative Services Division Director; develops, implements, analyzes and reports statistical measures of library service. Assists Administration with compilation of the Long Range Accomplishments Report and other reports as assigned. Works with managers to ensure employees are familiar with and in compliance with the District's policies and procedures, including those governing patron conduct. Provides Board of Trustees and Governing Board with information as requested by the Administrative Services Division Director. Attends conferences and participates in related professional organizations. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, and Risk Management policies district-wide. Comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and the ability to apply them to create effective and efficient service. The ability to supervise and organize the work of subordinate staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee's performance. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Thorough knowledge of administrative techniques and procedures, particularly those pertaining to Human Resources Management, Equal Opportunity, and Risk Management. Ability to remain current on all laws, regulations, trends and practices in the areas of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Risk Management and Volunteer services. Ability to analyze administrative problems and make sound improvement recommendations. Ability to effectively plan for and manage administrative records and controls; prepare periodic and special reports. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and the public. Ability to maintain complex records, perform research and in-depth analyses, and prepare reports. Ability to contribute to the overall growth and development of the Library District. Ability to understand the reasoning and rationale behind Library policies and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/alachua/default.cfm Salary: $17.45 - $27.05 Hourly $36,297.87 - $56,261.50 Annually Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years civil engineering, road design, computer operations, drafting, survey, or road construction inspection experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Position Summary: This is experienced technical work in the areas of roadway engineering, design and construction. An employee assigned to this classification performs complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, including developing and checking engineering computations. Work may involve supervising and assisting in the compiling, analyzing and summarizing in report form of basic traffic, roadway, crash and/or maintenance inventory data. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Tests and assists in recording and processing research engineering data, preparing and fabricating test specimens, components, and test apparatus. Serves as crew member on location surveys and performs some instrument work and complex computations. Makes earthwork computations and computes grades and curves. Maintains roadway inventory and assigns new segment numbers. Maintains traffic count data for preparation of annual report. Gathers basic traffic and roadway sufficiency data; verifies report data prior to submission. Maintains traffic crash reporting system for preparation of annual report. Serves as technician in roadway construction plans preparation. Maintains right-of-way and tax maps, plat books, and as-built drawing files. Performs design drawing reproductions. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of roadway and drainage construction. Skill in learning and using computers. Ability to calculate areas, volumes, and vertical curves. Ability to use trigonometry tables and solve triangles. Ability to apply complicated mathematical formulas to work problems. Ability to apply methods and practices of survey. Ability to understand standard specifications as they apply to work being done. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

NWEA is seeking a Project Manager for our Business Solutions group. This is a temporary, six (6) month assignment with possibility for extension, located at our downtown Portland headquarters. Founded by educators nearly 40 years ago, NWEA is a global not-for-profit educational services organization known for our flagship interim assessment, Measures of Academic Progress&reg; (MAP&reg;). More than 7,600 partners in U.S. schools, school districts, education agencies, and international schools trust us to offer pre-kindergarten through grade 12 assessments that accurately measure student growth and learning needs, professional development that fosters educators' ability to accelerate student learning, and research that supports assessment validity and data interpretation. To better inform instruction and maximize every learner's academic growth, educators currently use NWEA assessments with nearly eight million students. Position summary Individuals in this role provide the following services to the organization: 1) cross-functional project and program management for enterprise-level initiatives; 2) provision of a visible, accessible, and relevant project portfolio; and 3) development and maintenance of tools, techniques, and standards pertaining to the project life cycle. Responsibilities * Support senior project or program managers in providing leadership to cross-functional project teams; clarify project objectives and define tactics necessary to accomplish these objectives. * Contribute to definition of project structure, including identification and allocation of resources and creation of project plans. * Participate in development of project budgets and integration of project costs into the organization-level budget and financial forecast. * Track project activity and expenditures against plans; communicate effectively through multiple channels to sponsors and key stakeholders; manage external delivery partners where required. * Continuously assess project risk factors and recommend courses of action to mitigate risk. * Participate in developing, maintaining and evolving standards, tools, templates and documented processes for process improvement and project governance. * Develop project and resource portfolio planning, tracking and reporting mechanisms. * Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the team and the organization. Skills and abilities * Proven ability to successfully manage and facilitate cross-functional teams; ability to build strong working relationships and work with many levels of an organization. * Advanced proficiency in a broad range of applications, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, MS Visio, and process mapping tools. * Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to transform complexities into clear, concise written communications. * Ability to distinguish milestones and measures critical to project success and translate these into meaningful management information. * Ability to balance competing demands for project scope, time, cost, risk and quality; combined with ability to manage several projects concurrently with a sense for organizational priority. * Negotiation skills with ability to remain cool under pressure and demonstrate competence when challenged. * Ability to facilitate and control meetings and discussions where disparate points of views need to be voiced and acknowledged. * Must be able to perform he physical and intellectual requirements of the role, with or without accommodation<BR>Education and experience * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or similar discipline required; MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent work experience a plus. * Minimum three years of practical delivery experience in the area of project management with demonstrated results. * Strong preference for experience in the technology industry. * Experience in vendor relations for program/project outsourced services a plus. * Exposure to project management processes including project portfolio prioritization, estimating, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk and issue management. *CAPM or PMP certification desired; experience with creation of project portfolio management tools and design of dynamic, data-driven web applications highly desirable. NWEA endeavors to make www.nwea.org accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at onlineaccommodations@nwea.org and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.  This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.  NWEA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please visit the following website: https://www.nwea.org/content/uploads/2017/04/Affirmative-Action-Policy-Document-2016.pdf .  If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the following website: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized .

LOCATION :  Green Bay campus STANDARD HOURS:   40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one evening until 7:00 p.m. and an occasional Saturday rotation; with flexibility required to work other hours as necessary. MINIMUM STARTING SALARY*:   $52,650/year *Current benefit eligible employees will be placed within the pay range based on their current rate/range. Note : This position is Grant Funded with annual renewability.   Location:  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Human Resources, 2740 West Mason Street,  Green Bay, WI  54307-9042. All postings are considered current and available until removed from the website.   Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry.  The College is seeking to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.   POSITION SUMMARY Advises students regarding information, procedures and academic requirements of a specific program. Assist students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals.  Assists with registration and graduation requirements.  Advises students regarding course content, course selection, pre-requisites, curriculum changes, recommended credit load, curriculum planning, and financial aid processes and policies to insure successful and timely graduation. Presents academic information to students and parents at campus events.  Makes recommendations to divisional leadership and students regarding appropriate courses of action to respond to students’ complex personal and academic challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description. Essential Functions Statement(s) Assess the student's stage of development (academic, career, and personal) and promotes student growth by determining suitable developmental tasks; assists student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.  Advises students regarding course content, course selection, pre-requisites, curriculum changes, recommended credit load, and curriculum planning to insure timely graduation. Advise students on academic, career and personal issues; identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications; if needed, refers student to counseling services; sets up an action plan for the student to meet their academic goals. Interpret and explains college policies and procedures; participates in preparation of campus events and presents academic information to new students and parents at campus events. Assist in recruitment of potential students by advising them of general academic requirements; describes courses; disseminates information regarding registration procedures. Initiate recruitment events and works collaboratively with other teams to carry out event and increase completed applications. Develop and implements retention strategies to increase student success consistent with College programs, i.e. Dream Catchers. Resolve questions and advocates for students regarding academic policies and procedure. Advise students on credit for prior learning and prepares appropriate documentation. Advise students on general financial aid information and assists with financial aid appeals. Gather and interprets data to prepare and analyze reports for retention, tracking, and accountability. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics. Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: A minimum of two years related experience.  **An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Web Browsers.  Previous People Soft experience is preferred.   Other Requirements Previous experience in advising and career assessment is preferred. Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.

LOCATION: Green Bay Campus STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours as necessary. MINIMUM STARTING SALARY*: $59,850/year   *Current benefit eligible employees will be placed within the pay range based on their current rate/range.   Location: Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Human Resources, 2740 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042. All postings are considered current and available until removed from the website.   Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry. POSITION SUMMARY The Small Business Development Consultant (SBDC) is responsible to oversee assist and guide the entrepreneur or small business owner in growing and developing their small business or business venture. The SBDC helps the entrepreneur or owner of the small business or venture to clarify realistic goals and objectives. The SBDC assists through supporting the business/venture owner in acquiring the necessary skills and resources needed to operate a successful venture. The incumbent demonstrates strong past experience in understanding the business principles as well as a solid understanding of coaching principles as it relates to entrepreneurial ventures.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description. Essential Functions Statement(s) Build and maintain effective, long-term relationships with identified local, regional, and state-wide government, tribal, nonprofit and private entrepreneur and small business service providers, partners, and clients. Actively participate on various internal and external committees, and attend trade shows and conferences as assigned. Assist the new entrepreneur to understand the challenges of business/venture ownership. Provide guidance, support and challenge to business owner, allowing them to determine how they can create the business they want. Work alongside business owners to identify specific and /or potential issues within a business. Work with owner and resources if necessary to overcome business challenges. Research and review processes that support the business functions of the company. Work with entrepreneurs and owners to develop long-term, well-defined goals and realistic action plans. Perform data analysis as requested; develop and present reports in support of various stages of business growth. Work with business owners to develop programs to increase sales with existing customers. Aid in the identification of new products or services for existing markets or, new markets for existing products and services. Work with entrepreneurs and business owners to document strengths and weaknesses. Advise on business improvements that may aid the company in meeting its organizational goals. Aid in the development of new marketing and sales programs designed to attract new customers or retain existing ones. Any other duties as required.   POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics. Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Accountability - accept responsibility and account for actions of self. Active Listening - actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Communication, Written and Oral – communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely. Goal Oriented – focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Initiative – make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Presentation Skills – effectively present information publicly. Relationship Building – effectively build relationships with customers and coworkers. Self-Motivated - internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.   SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: Associate degree in business related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: Five years of related experience preferably in workforce development, successful business management, business consulting, and practical experience in entrepreneurship education and training. **An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.   Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite   Additional Requirements Demonstrated experience in delivering entrepreneur and small business training and education.   Other Requirements Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.  

Job# : 1105902 Employment Type : Full Time Regular Category : Professional Development Services, FT Job Title : Sr Manager, Professional Services Location : Home-Based-US    NWEA has an exciting new opening for Senior Manager, Professional Development Services .  If you have a background in K-12 education and professional learning, demonstrated leadership capabilities and a passion for coaching others, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! NWEA offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and career growth opportunities.  While this position can be located anywhere working remotely, strong preference will be given to candidates who live in or can relocate to the Portland, OR metro area.   Founded by educations nearly 40 years ago, NWEA™ is a global not-for-profit educational service organization known for our flagship interim assessment, Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). More than 7,600 partners in U.S. schools, school districts, education agencies, and international schools trust us to offer pre-kindergarten through grade 12 assessments that accurately measure student growth and learning needs, professional development that fosters educators’ ability to accelerate student learning, and research that supports assessment validity and data interpretation. To better inform instruction and maximize every learner’s academic growth, educators currently use NWEA assessments with nearly eight million students. Position summary   The Senior Manager of Professional Development Services reports to the Vice President of Professional Development and is responsible for providing leadership to the partner-facing delivery team of NWEA professional learning products and services. The Professional Development Services team is dedicated to facilitating learning experiences that enhance individual knowledge and build organizational capacity to improve student learning.  This position works closely with other members of the Professional Development leadership team, members of the Professional Development regional teams and other decision-makers across the organization, in the creation, development, and deployment of professional development strategies and tactical plans that further the mission and goals of NWEA.  The Senior Manager is responsible for leadership to a team comprised of both full-time and part-time Professional Development Consultants.  In this role, the Senior Manager of Professional Development Services must foster a team culture that is conducive to promoting high quality professional learning and growth for all NWEA Professional Development Services team members. Responsibilities • Provide high-level vision and support to regional teams to deliver on organizational expectations, including business results, quality and organizational values.  • Act as a point of escalation for assigned regional teams.  While regional Professional Development teams manage day-to-day workflow, the Senior Manager is available to the regional teams to support ongoing learning and improvement, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.  The Senior Manager may act as a proxy for the regional team(s) as needed. • Provide leadership, support and ongoing coaching for direct reports in their delivery, professional learning and engagement in regional teams’ continuous improvement efforts; leverage data dialogues and performance coaching tools to encourage a culture of continuous improvement for all direct reports.  Provide coaching and support to direct reports in goal setting, individualized professional learning and career development. • Along with other members of the Professional Development leadership team, provide overall vision and annual goals for the PD Services team; ensure alignment with organizational goals. • Utilize quantitative and qualitative team data to provide input into annual staff professional learning plan; ensure centrally developed staff professional learning is implemented in assigned region(s).  Support regional teams and individuals in prioritizing and completing professional learning at the regional team and individual level as needed. • Continuously advocate for resources and tools that will strengthen Professional Development in the future, and play an active role in their implementation.  These resources could include staff professional learning, new processes/systems, additional human resources and more. • Represent Professional Development Services with other members of Partner Services and Partner Accounts leadership; appropriately use advocacy and influence to achieve goals of the PD Services team and the organization overall. • Collaborate with other members of the PD leadership team and others in the organization to find resolutions and move work forward; ensure timely and accurate completion of projects; model mutual accountability for the regional teams and the organization. • Manage the recruitment and hiring process for assigned regional team(s); plan for resources to match anticipated partner demand.  • Prepare, manage, and possess accountability for the Professional Development Services budget. • Model continuous improvement by maintaining awareness of industry standards, trends and best practices in Professional Development delivery; collaborate with other members of the PD Leadership team to integrate best practices, including digital online learning and adult learning standards, into all delivery methods. • Represent the Professional Development team in organization-wide meetings and efforts related to assigned projects or sustaining work as requested. • Travel up to 75% or as required to support the business dynamics of the function. • Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the PD team and the entire organization. Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated ability to provide instructional leadership to large, remote teams • Demonstrated ability to coach individuals, with an emphasis on motivating continuous improvement • Proven strength in supervising individual contributors and leading work teams; ability to create an environment that promotes individual creativity and empowerment while fostering professional growth and development • Proven ability to collaborate within a leadership team, supporting a shared vision and mutual accountability • Demonstrated depth of knowledge in the facilitation and implementation of professional development • Proven ability to leverage data to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning • Exceptional skills in collaborating with partners and staff and in developing and maintaining long term supportive relationships • Demonstrated ability to lead and operate in a complex environment that requires adaptability, decisiveness and ability to effectively work with and across all levels of the organization • Proven ability to recruit a diverse skill set, with future needs of the business in mind • Demonstrated sound business judgment and knowledge of financial issues impacting profitability • Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously • Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate (both written and verbal) clearly, professionally, and completely in a timely manner • Strong coaching and consulting skillset • High degree of self-motivation and initiative • Systemic thinker with ability to identify barriers to success and propose solutions • Motivation to work from an organizational perspective • Motivation to affect change at the individual, team, and organizational level • Ability to work both independently and as a contributing, collaborative team member   Education and Experience   • Master’s degree, or equivalent combinations of education and experience in lieu of degree. • Previous experience as an educator in K-12 is highly preferred. • Previous experience managing large, diverse teams; experience managing remote teams is preferred. • 10+ years related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in Professional Development field is preferred. Benefits NWEA’s generous benefits package includes: 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees; company-paid public transportation, indoor bicycle racks, and free on-site parking; convenient location near public transportation near the Pearl District in downtown Portland; additional monthly compensation in the form of Benefit pay; and a 15% annual employer contribution toward our 403b retirement plan. In addition, NWEA’s culture promotes work-life balance. Accordingly, we offer 4 weeks’ PTO in the first year; 5 weeks’ PTO after the first year anniversary; and 6 weeks’ PTO after the second year anniversary and in subsequent years. Our employees also enjoy flexible work schedules. NWEA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and we do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or consideration protected by local, state and federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Equal opportunity applies to hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and any other organizational action. NWEA’s written Affirmative Action Plan is available to all employees and job applicants upon request.