Susan Starbuck’s Last Lecture

More than 50 alumni, staff and faculty members turned out Thursday, Oct. 27, to hear comments from Susan Starbuck, core faculty, B.A. in Liberal Studies (completion program) regarding her long career at AUS and plans for retirement. At the conclusion of her talk she was presented with a beautiful glass bowl and native blanket by President Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet.

Starbuck’s interests are in contemporary fiction, especially fiction by African American writers, intellectual and environmental history and the interface between oral and written stories. Before teaching at Antioch, she was director of the North Seattle Community College women’s center. She also founded a nonprofit, the Women’s Heritage Center, to document local women’s history.

At Antioch, she coordinated secondary certification programs and taught for the B.A. program and the Writing programs. Her book, Hazel Wolf: Fighting the Establishment, was published in 2002 by the University of Washington Press.

Past affiliations include professional Organizations for women’s history, oral history, local, Seattle and Washiongton State history, Hedgebrook Women Writers Retreat, Hedgebrook Women Writers Group, Puget Sound Writing Project.

Starbuck received her B.A. degree from Smith College; her M.A.T. degree from Yale University; her Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington; and her M.F.A. degree from Antioch University Los Angeles.

Job Opening - Production Manager

Organization: Pioneer Human Services
Position: Production Manager - PI6H038A
Posting Date: Wed 10/26
Work Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift
Salary: $63,542. - $77,311. / year
Location: Pioneer Industries
Address: 7440 W. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98108
Supervisor: Director PI

Duties & Responsibilities
Are you a seasoned Production Manager with experience in Aerospace production operations? Do you have experience with inventory control, production scheduling, document control, equipment maintenance and shipping? Have worked with and implemented LEAN and have expertise with Quality Control and Inspection?

If this sounds like you Pioneer Human Services is currently seeking an experienced aerospace production operations individual as our Productions Manager assigned to Pioneer Industries Unit. This position will report to the Director of Pioneer Industries.

Pioneer Human Services (PHS) is a nationally recognized statewide non-profit organization with over 50 locations providing an integrated array of services to include employment and training, chemical dependency treatment, mental health counseling and corrections services.

Reporting to the Director of Pioneer Industries this position will be responsible for a broad scope of production duties. Those duties include the supervision of production employees through assigned supervisors and leading managing the day-to day production operations.

The salary for this opportunity is $63,542. - 77,311. Annually with excellent company employee benefits.

Candidates for this opportunity must successfully pass the Company’s Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test.

Education & Experience Required
• Eight (8) to Ten (10) years manufacturing experience to include at least five (5) years in a management position. Aerospace industry experience strong preferred.
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated experience with Quality practices, metrics, documentation and analysis
• Considerable knowledge and demonstrated experience managing employees through assigned supervisors to achieve high performance teams and quality products
• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing and implementing manufacturing procedures in accordance with schedules, manpower, skills, manufacturing capacities, and to work toward accomplishing these objectives within established costs on estimates and budget allocations
• Experience developing and presenting reports that clearly define and show operational metrics, i.e. direct labor hours and cost, defective parts per month, etc.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating work flow and processes, and implementing Lean concepts to optimize lean processes, increase throughput, and minimize waste and downtime
• Experience evaluating components, processes and assemblies
• Experience developing control experiments leading to process improvements that improve the overall quality of the product.
• Ability to accomplish tasks and follow directions without deviation from procedures
• Ability to create well-developed, organized and repeatable manufacturing methods
• Ability to develop and maintain cross-department relationships and work in collaborative manner
• Ability to manage workforce conflict and process the necessary employee relations actions if necessary
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office; WORD, Outlook, Excel

Additional information
All job bulletins are posted for a minimum of 7 working days or until filled.

PHS IS A TOBACCO-FREE EMPLOYER.

Application Process
Submit your resume and cover letter to: Email: jobs@p-h-s.com

Donna Briggs, B.A. 2010

The Rogue River (Oregon) Britt Festivals’ board has named Donna Briggs as executive director for the annual music festival. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from AUS and is currently completing her master’s in organizational development at Antioch.

For more information go to: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111027/NEWS/110270324&emailAFriend=1

Job Opening - Director, Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program

ORGANIZATION: Antioch University Seattle
POSITION: Director, Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program
OPEN: 9-20-11 (Open until filled)

The Seattle campus is one of Antioch University’s five locations and is situated in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Antioch University, founded in1852, is known for innovations in education such as a commitment to progressive learning and applied knowledge, multiculturalism, and socially engaged citizenship.

Background
Antioch University Seattle’s B.A. Degree Completion Program in Liberal Studies is part of a nontraditional, liberal arts university. Our Liberal Studies program focuses on social justice, psychology, spirituality, leadership, global studies, and the arts. They are designed with the student needs in mind: relevant classes, a degree to be proud of and a real advantage when it comes to landing a good job. With small class sizes, college credit for life experience, individualized attention, evening and weekend classes and no standardized testing — students experience an inspirational learning environment, designed for working adults to reach their individual educational goals.

Purpose
The Director of the B.A. Degree Completion Program (BAC) in Liberal Studies is the intellectual and administrative leader who advocates for the Liberal Studies as an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that unites personal and social experiences, bridging the gap between the self and community. The BAC Director oversees a Liberal Studies curriculum whose primary purpose is to help students grasp the interconnectedness of academic disciplines, explore social, cultural, global and historic contexts, critically reflect on how knowledge is created, and integrate knowledge with lived experience. The BAC Director is responsible for an innovative curriculum that combines traditional general education and liberal arts experiences with professional study.

The BAC Director will bring leadership regarding the role of experiential and social engagement in learning, cultural competence, self-inquiry, integrating theory and practice, organizing information into knowledge, and acting responsibly in the world. The BAC Director has administrative responsibility for all aspects of the program, including hiring and supervising faculty, leading faculty and student recruitment and retention efforts, and collaborating with faculty and the VPAA/Dean of Faculty in program development and assessment.

The BAC Director also serves on the Academic Affairs Executive Committee, along with other academic unit heads. The BAC Director will have Liberal Arts administrative experience in student-centered and progressive education, working knowledge of diverse delivery models (such as hybrid approaches and off-site programs), and a pedagogical stance essential to epistemological pluralism and human wholeness in the context of community and culture.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Five years of successful experience as a university level classroom instructor of Liberal Arts and Humanities.
- Three years of experience in working cooperatively with other Program Directors, Deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty to foster faculty development and collegiality.
- Three years of experience in higher education academic program administration in the Liberal Arts and Humanities, including hiring and supervisory responsibilities, managing budgets, and leading faculty and student recruitment/retention efforts.
- Three years of experience in Liberal Arts and Humanities program development and assessment, progressive education, and on-line/distance education.
- Two years of experience working with adult and non-traditional students.
Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. (See next page for application instructions and other important information.)

Antioch University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and veteran status.

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process, and/or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-268-4022. TTY: 206-728-5745.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete and submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Application for Employment
- Names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of four references. References will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate.
- Applicant Data Form (optional)

The application and applicant data forms are located on our website at www.antiochseattle.edu under the “employment” tab. The final hiring process involves employment reference checks and a background check.

Choose one option for submitting your documents:
E-mail: AUSHR@antiochseattle.edu, Fax: 206-441-3307, OR Mail: Human Resources, 2326 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Job Opening - Director, Recruitment and Admissions

ORGANIZATION: Antioch University Seattle
POSITION: Director, Recruitment and Admissions
OPEN: 9-20-11 (Open until filled)

The Seattle campus is one of Antioch University’s five locations and is situated in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Antioch University, founded in1852, is known for innovations in education such as a commitment to progressive learning and applied knowledge, multiculturalism, and socially engaged citizenship.

With more than 6,000 distinguished alumni, AUS has been honored to serve the diverse communities of the greater Seattle area since 1975. The core values of social justice, service to community, and lifelong learning lie at the heart of our B.A. degree completion in Liberal Studies, our M.A. and M.S. degree programs, and our doctoral degree in psychology. Partnerships with community organizations provide our students with unique experiential learning opportunities. Our First People’s B.A. degree completion in Liberal Studies and First People’s Creative Change graduate degree programs are offered in partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribal College.

Our psychology graduate students may develop competencies in art therapy or drama therapy concurrent with earning a Psy.D. or an M.A. degree in either the Couple and Family Therapy specialization or the Mental Health Counseling specialization. Antioch University Seattle’s unique, interdisciplinary programs prepare well-trained, well-informed scholars, educators, community leaders, and activists to advocate for social change.

The Director of Admissions and Recruitment is responsible for all efforts related to the recruitment and admission of students to the degree programs offered by the four academic centers. The Director is responsible for managing the Office of Admissions to ensure that admissions and recruitment goals are achieved through strong leadership, coordination of staff efforts, delivery of excellent customer service to all constituents, including students, faculty and support departments, and generation and analysis of admissions reports for administrative and academic offices.

The Director will report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty and will be expected to develop and assume a key leadership role implementing an Integrated Recruitment and Enrollment Plan in conjunction with the Office of Academic Affairs, Institutional Advancement, and Finance and Administration. This plan will reflect the data-driven integration of marketing, recruitment, outreach, web services, retention services, and public and community relations.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- M.A. Degree in Education, Business, the Social Sciences or Public Administration, preferred, or a B.A. Degree in a related field, required, and 5 years of relevant experience in a field related to enrollment management, recruitment generation, or admissions processes, preferably in a higher education setting and with an adult student population. Previous experience or success in minority and other diversity related recruitment is highly desirable.
- The candidate must have an understanding of marketing and sales as they relate to recruitment of adult students.
- Computer skills, including word processing and database experience, are required.
- Management, supervisory, and budgetary experience required.
- The candidate must embody high ethical and professional standards.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Antioch University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and veteran status.

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process, and/or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-268-4022. TTY: 206-728-5745.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete and submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Application for Employment
- Names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of four references. References will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate.
- Applicant Data Form (optional)

The application and applicant data forms are located on our website at www.antiochseattle.edu under the “employment” tab. The final hiring process involves employment reference checks and a background check.

Choose one option for submitting your documents:
E-mail: AUSHR@antiochseattle.edu, Fax: 206-441-3307, OR Mail: Human Resources, 2326 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Job Opening - Director, Administrative & Campus Services

ORGANIZATION: Antioch University Seattle
POSITION: Director, Administrative & Campus Services
OPEN: 10-25-11
CLOSE: 11-10-11

The Seattle campus is one of Antioch University’s five locations and is situated in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Antioch University, founded in 1852, is known for innovations in education such as a commitment to progressive learning and applied knowledge, multiculturalism, and socially engaged citizenship.

Background
The Director, Administrative & Campus Services is responsible for providing exceptional customer service for Antioch University Seattle through leadership and management of relevant administrative and campus services functions. The position ensures impeccable support of the mission, goals, policies, and procedures of the University, and upholds a high standard of professionalism in all aspects of administrative and campus services.

Responsibilities for this position include efficient oversight of processes and personnel relevant to reception, incoming and outgoing mail, campus office equipment, classroom & rental reservations and provision and inventory of campus-wide branding materials. Provides oversight and coordinates maintenance of all campus telecom services and A/V equipment. Position is also responsible for creation and implementation of campus-wide records management procedures. The position manages relationships with external vendors, oversees AUS General Administration budget, and provides strong, positive leadership and management to staff and work-study students to ensure a high level of performance and customer service.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelors from an accredited 4-year college preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated management, supervision, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated proficiency using both Excel and Word.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Antioch University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and veteran status.

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process, and/or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-268-4022. TTY: 206-728-5745.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete and submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
- Application for Employment
- Applicant Data Form (optional)

The application and applicant data forms are located on our website at www.antiochseattle.edu under
the “employment” tab. The final hiring process involves employment reference checks and a
background check.

Choose one option for submitting your documents:
E-mail: AUSHR@antiochseattle.edu, Fax: 206-441-3307, OR Mail: Human Resources, 2326 6th
Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Job Opening - Energy Management Program Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Edmonds Community College
POSITION: Energy Management Program Assistant (One-year part-time Project Employment position – 30 hrs/wk)
SALARY: $ 1,659 - $ 2,141 Monthly (based on 30 hours/week)
OPENING DATE: 10/20/11
CLOSING DATE: 11/01/11 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION: The Energy Management Program Assistant will be responsible for providing program and administrative support, collaboration and communication with instructors and students who are in the ENRGY (Energy Management) program and the SEED (Sound Energy Efficiency Development and SESP (State Energy Sector partnership) Grant courses, as needed. This person will also assist in research, administrative support, and specialized tasks as needed to support the Department of Energy Smart Grid Training Grant and the National Science Foundation Meeting the Challenge of Energy Management in a Carbon-Constrained World Grant. This person should be a self-starter and have a passion for clean energy, the environment, and sustainability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing general support for faculty teaching in ENRGY programs and SEED or SESP-funded courses
• Developing and maintaining database of internship sites and providing support for instructors who coordinate internships for students; developing and maintaining database of student placement, following up with students, and tracking employment as necessary
• Maintaining ENRGY program and grant web presence, including regular web site updates, managing social networking, creation of newsletters, as well as maintenance of intranet for ENRGY students.
• Helping to manage and track grants
• Maintaining and monitoring expenditures for programs and informing supervision of status.
• Providing support to the NSF Energy Management and Department of Energy Smart Grid Training grant, which may included (but is not limited to) taking notes at meetings, tracking grant tasks, communicating with grant partners, compiling information for dissemination, and arranging for grant-related travel

The hours for this position are flexible, depending on grant funding. It may be 30 hours a week for the next year until the SESP expires in December of 2012, but after that point, it will decrease according to need and grant funding. The NSF and DOE grants expire in July of 2013.

This is a classified position reporting to the Energy Management Coordinator.

DOP Classification: Program Assistant
Classification Code: 107M

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two years of experience in an office setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree or higher in energy, environmental science/studies, business or related field
• Office experience in an education or energy setting
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create spreadsheets, import data, and manipulate formulas
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other graphic programs; ability to make basic html edits for website updates; knowledge of social network programs
• Experience with tracking budgets
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences and abilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station and perform detailed tasks involving repetitive arm and hand movements, such as data entry, is essential. Operation of standard office equipment such as a PC/terminal, electronic calculator, copy machine, and multi-line phone system is required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Starting at 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Your online-application must include the following documents in order to be complete. They can either be attached as separate documents, or pasted into the online application itself:
1) Current resume
2) Names and contact information for three additional references
3) Two current letters of recommendation. (If you have these letters, please attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Union Shop Fee: You must become a member of the classified union or pay a representation fee or nonassociation fee within thirty (30) calendar days of your hire.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1832 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions will be accepted. To apply, please go to mailto:www.edcc.edu/hr and click on Current Job Openings.

Job Opening - Virtual Program and Day School Language Arts Teacher

The Auburn School District No. 408 has an opening for a Virtual Program and Day School Language Arts Teacher at West Auburn High School. Position information, applications and forms are available online at http://www.auburn.wednet.edu.

Job Opening - Resource Coordinator

We are looking for a Resource Coordinator who will recruit and train volunteers and mentors to work with refugee and immigrant youth and organize program groups and events. The youth in the Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Program have all fled persecution from countries in Africa, Asia, and Central America and lack family members to care for them in the United States. The program places children, mainly adolescents, in long-term foster homes and provides intensive supportive services to the youth and foster family.

The primary responsibilities for the Resource Coordinator will be the following:
- Identifies volunteer tutors and mentors interested in providing academic tutoring or mentorship for refugee and immigrant youth.
- Provides training and supervision to volunteers, including performance reviews and development plans.
- Responsible for processing volunteer paperwork including background and reference checks.
- Assists at program recruitment events to disseminate information about program volunteer opportunities as well as foster parenting.
- Coordinates logistics for monthly foster parent trainings including arranging speakers, purchasing supplies, and assisting with childcare as needed.
- Assists social workers with transportation of foster youth to appointments as needed.

A Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with refugee and immigrant populations required. Strong organizational and people skills required. Experience in public speaking and in volunteer recruitment strongly desired. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be able to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment. Ability to speak another language a plus but not required. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Salary is dependent on education and experience. Vacation, sick and holiday leave are offered. Medical, dental, life and disability insurance benefits available.

Interested parties should send cover letter and resume by November 15, 2011 to: Program Manager, Refugee & Immigrant Children’s Program, Lutheran Community Services, 115 NE 100th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98125-8099, fax (206) 694-5777, or email to nps@lcsnw.org. Please be sure to indicate which position you are applying for.

Job Openings - Multidisciplinary Intensive Support and Treatment Team

DESC is now recruiting for a new clinical project, the Multidisciplinary Intensive Support and Treatment (MIST) team to work with the Client Care Coordination Council towards established goals. The Client Care Coordination initiative in King County brings together funders, social services, mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, other healthcare providers and permanent supportive housing programs to improve linkages for the most disabled and vulnerable chronically homeless people in the county.

A modified ACT Team will be formed to reach out to identified high-priority individuals not connected to ongoing comprehensive services, engage them into care, establish benefits and connect them to housing units matching their goals. The team will reach out to approximately 110 individuals in the first year with the expectation of enrolling 65 in services and housing. The following positions are now open for applications:

Project Supervisor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Certified Peer Specialist
Case Manager/Mental Health Professional
Case Manager/Benefits Specialist
Case Manager/Chemical Dependency Specialist

The team will work within King County in activities to engage and serve the target population. The Project Supervisor, ARNP and RN will typically work Monday-Friday, and the Case Managers and Peer Specialist will work either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. Staff will need the ability to drive and a reliable vehicle for these positions.

Please go to www.desc.org/joinourteam.html for detailed job descriptions, salary ranges and required qualifications.

The Downtown Emergency Service Center is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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