Faculty Commons Program Manager

The Faculty Commons Program Manager works independently, in coordination with the Faculty Commons Chair, Council, and Leads, to plan, market, and manage a variety of professional development offerings for Bellevue College faculty. The offerings take place on campus, fully online, and in HyFlex modalities. The Faculty Commons main programs include new faculty orientations; culturally responsive on ground, online, and hybrid instruction; mentoring and advocacy; Presidents Cabinet office hours; community building; and wellness support. The Program Manager collaborates with campus areas as necessary to maintain the Faculty Commons budget, website, SharePoint site, Teams channels, and resources within the Commons, as well as collects data to determine program effectiveness. The Program Manager may select and supervise a part-time office assistant to support their work.

Position Salary Range: $70,037/year - $98,052/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $77,041/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the WA State Salary Threshold is eligible for overtime pay.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

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The Faculty Commons provides space and organized activities for Bellevue College faculty seeking opportunities for faculty development, community and wellness, mentoring and advocacy, and career development. Supporting both full-time and adjunct faculty, the Commons is led by a Faculty Commons Chair working under the guidance of a Faculty Commons Council. The Commons is designed to facilitate and support faculty-guided innovation and adaptation of curriculum and pedagogy as well as other forms of faculty professional development that contribute to student success and the educational mission and goals of Bellevue College.

Manages quarterly offerings

• Manages quarterly offerings in the Faculty Commons, including workflow planning, room reservations (25Live), workshop Canvas shells, remote links, editing of final program, website updates, registration processes, and completion certificates.
• Uses appropriate software tools and learning management systems to manage Faculty Commons offerings.
• Supports facilitators to prepare for, run, and conclude offerings.

Manages Faculty Commons budget and faculty payments

• Tracks expenses in CTCLink, including credit card purchases, travel vouchers, budget transfers, etc.
• Compiles faculty workload, stipends, and release time, and submits them to Academic Affairs for processing and payment.
• Reconciles budgets monthly in CTCLink.
• Prepares annual and quarterly budget reports for the Chair and Council.

Manages Faculty Commons information and tracks and reports relevant program data

• Creates and maintains document and resource libraries, Commons Council minutes, and sub-sites for the Faculty Commons leads in the Faculty Commons SharePoint site.
• Uses other programs as necessary to manage Faculty Commons resources and information.
• Collects workshop data quarterly including attendance, completion, and stipend distribution rates.

Manages marketing, website, and media

• Creates and maintains website and social media sites to promote Faculty Commons work.
• Ensures regular communication regarding Faculty Commons offerings via email, BC-FYI, and printed materials.

Manages the Faculty Commons physical space and technology.

• Develops and manages Faculty Commons office operations.
• Coordinates with Campus Operations to maintain the Faculty Commons space so it is clean, organized, safe, and equipped with instructional technology and materials.
• Coordinates with Information Technology Services to maintain and repair computers, OWL cameras, projectors, and printers.

Manages Events

• Manages events including New Faculty Orientations, contracted facilitators, in-person and online mentoring events, and community building activities in support of the Faculty Commons mission.
• Schedules meeting rooms, processes payment for contractors, vendors, and catering services, and coordinates with Campus Operations for cleaning after events.
• Coordinates and schedules quarterly Presidents Cabinet office hours.

Supervises work study student, intern, or hourly employee

• Works with Human Resources to post jobs.
• Screens applications, interviews, and selects applicants.
• Orients selected employees, delegates their tasks, supervises their work, and approves timesheets.

Other duties as assigned

• Provides administrative support to the Faculty Commons Chair and Faculty Leads to onboard faculty into new positions, processes travel and purchase requests, and provides required technology.
• Sends calendar invitations for Faculty Commons Council meetings and takes meeting minutes.
• Coordinates with and provides support for other programs on campus as requested by Chair and/or Council.
  

• Bachelor's degree. Any combination of relevant education and/or work experience in business, higher education, professional development, or office management may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of professional experience working in an administrative/management position overseeing budgets, purchasing, and reporting responsibilities in a higher education environment or similarly complex environment.
• Project management or event management experience.
• Budget management experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including effective customer service and interpersonal communications.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook), Teams, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to use Word Press or other website applications.

• Program management experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to create and meet complex project deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced ability in SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to use Word Press to create robust websites.
• Experience using ctcLink Financials.
• Knowledge of Bellevue College resources.
• Experience planning, creating, and producing marketing materials using appropriate software applications.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience managing classes, meetings, webinars, or projects in hybrid and online modalities, using Canvas or similar learning management system, Zoom, Teams, collaborative applications, and supportive hardware.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Applications received by 04/01/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

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