New Position - Manager at Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center

Edmonds Community College
Position Title: Administrative Services Manager B – Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center
Classification Code: 106E
Opens: March 16, 2010
Closes: Open until filled; first consideration date is April 1, 2010

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Administrative Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating and controlling all administrative services for the Washington Aerospace Training and Research (WATR) Center. Responsibilities will include: communicating with a variety of individuals, including college personnel and representatives from local business and industry; working with budgets and contracts; monitoring expenses to conform with various grants and contracts; processing invoices; providing spreadsheets and charts; developing and processing reports to local, state and federal agencies; and establishing a variety of systems for a new office. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, flexible and collaborative. This is a new position giving the person hired an opportunity to help define the position and play a role in the growth of a dynamic new training and research center. This is a classified position reporting to the Director of Operations of the WATR Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree AND two years of related full-time administrative experience, OR equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with fiscal management and budget analysis.
• Computer skills: intermediate-level skills in Word and Excel; experience with Access and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experience and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with grant writing and professional correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to be flexible, work under stress, and accommodate deadlines.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting located in a building where assembly training is done, which may impact noise levels. Using stairs to move between classrooms, some of which may be on the second floor, is required. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station and perform detailed tasks involving repetitive arm and hand movements is essential. This includes operation of standard office equipment such as a computer, electronic calculator, copy machine, and multi-line phone system. The ability to organize, prioritize, and accommodate numerous interruptions is essential. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English, and will include communication with people for whom English is a second language.

WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

COMPENSATION:
Salary range 51. Starting salary is $3,459 - $3,819 per month, with progressive increases to $4,542, plus a full state benefits package, including tuition waiver for college classes. Experience and training will be considered in salary placement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE:
All applicants are required to complete and return the following documents. Application packets received by April 1, 2010 will receive first consideration.
• Edmonds Community College job application form
• Supplemental application (please follow directions on form)
• Current resume
• Names and contact information for three references
• Reference check consent and demographic data forms (optional, but requested)
Candidates are urged to submit their application packets by or before the first consideration date. Consideration after that date is dependent on the applicant pool and is not guaranteed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid April.

Application materials can be accessed from the college web page at www.edcc.edu. Be sure to download the college application form, supplemental application, reference consent and demographic data forms.

To pick up an application in person, come to the Human Resources Office (see drop-off location below). Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.

To have an application mailed to you, please send a written request specifying the position desired to the address below or send an email to jobs@edcc.edu. Requests must be received at least three days prior to the closing date; applications will not be mailed after that time.

To Mail Your Completed Application
Human Resources Office
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999

To Drop-Off Your Completed Application:
Edmonds C.C. North Campus Complex
Human Resources Office, Clearview Bldg.
7030 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA

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.
• You must submit to and successfully pass the college’s criminal background check.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and operates under an affirmative action plan. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call (425) 640-1470 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.

For more information on this position go to: http://www.edcc.edu/hr/