AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

• Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Posting Number:

220192

Job Title:

Project Specialist 2

Applicant Notification:

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Transcripts are required for this position at the time of hire.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• Do not assume we know your skills and abilities; please prepare your materials according to the Applicant Guidance & Tips.

Location:

Main Campus, Dental Clinic

Classification:

Project Specialist 2

Position Type:

Classified

Anticipated Start Date:

Upon Hire

Salary/Wage:

Hourly

Salary/Wage Range:

$21.96 - $32.21 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 12)

Salary/Compensation Statement:

Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Status:

Permanent

Full/Part:

Full-Time

Annual Schedule:

260 Day (12 Month)

Annual Schedule Details:

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/11901

Posting Date:

12/20/2022

Closing Date:

01/23/2023

Applicant Pool:

No

Open Until Filled:

No

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree with course work or training in comprehensive program management, social work, psychology, business, human resources, education, marketing or a related field.

Required Experience:

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Conditions of Employment:

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree, from an accredited institution, in a field reasonably related to assignment.

Preferred Experience

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

Position works with Health Profession programs to facilitate community and outreach activities and support program activities for students. Supports division deans and program leaders and faculty in coordinating educational, clerical, and community participation. Provide support and contact with various external and campus partners for Health Professions specifically related to intergovernmental agreements, contract, promotional, and high school visits. Facilitate the community presence of the programs and division.

Essential Functions:

• Works with participants both individually and in groups to discuss academic planning, orientation to college, development of training plans/goals and career goals.
• Tracks and monitors student progress.
• Assists students in the removal of barriers to their remaining in school.
• Collaborates with faculty and deans to develop curriculum to meet state guidelines.
• Works with Health Professions advisory committees, staff and community leaders in developing new opportunities and coordinating existing educational activities for Health Professions students.
• Orients participants.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Selects and orders books and other course materials.
• Collaborates to prepares course syllabi and other materials.
• Arranges for hourly instructors as needed.
• Identifies participant support and training needs.
• Monitors student’s progress during Health Professions work experience.
• Facilitates development and completion of internal and external agreements between the department and community, business, and educational partners.
• Maintains all paperwork required by State and federal regulations and prudent business practices.
• Gathers materials and writes reports for funding agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between a program and community members, the media, outside agencies and other departments on campus.
• Establishes networks with other community agencies.
• Monitors, evaluates and assesses current policies and procedures and develops/implements changes.
• Incorporates new regulations and activities into current policy.
• Coordinates and confers with all staff to ensure consistency of service provisions.
• Designs, implements and coordinates specialized training modules.
• Develops, researches and writes grants.
• Participate with college and community partners to promote Health Profession programs and facilitate student enrollment.
• Performs market research through contacts with local businesses and employers.
• Contacts employers by phone, correspondence or personal visit to determine current and future job community and program offerings related to Health Professions.
• Develops and implements marketing plan and markets various programs to employers, students and agencies.
• Develops brochures, flyers, newsletters, reports, advertisements and press releases.
• Plans and executes promotional activities.
• Coordinates with college recruitment to facilitate on and off-campus student outreach and recruitment activities.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
• Duties are carried out respectfully inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.

Supervision Statement:

Reports to the Dean for Health Professions, Health and Physical Education. Assignments are received in the form of basic guidelines with the employee expected to work independently towards the attainment of program goals and objectives. Work is reviewed by the supervisor through verbal updates and periodic conferences for progress towards program goals.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires than an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting up to sixty (60) pounds.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking.
• Building Relationships.
• Change Advocate.
• Teamwork.
• Process Improvement.
• Supervision and Leadership.
• Strategic Project Management.
• Office organization, administrative support functions, project management and coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and the public.
• Skill in creating a professional and welcoming environment from which to represent the Dean, Divisions, and the college.
• Highly developed skill in accurately recording various confidential meetings and interviews.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office including excel, email, the Internet, and college management software (Banner).

• Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; meet short-term deadlines.
• Manage multiple complex problems.
• Quickly gain a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Multi-task, prioritize, and maintain a flexible schedule (early morning/evening/weekend work).
• Work independently and as a part of a team.
• Work efficiently and accurately under pressure of deadlines and with multiple interruptions.
• Interpret and explain complex policies and procedures to managers, staff, students, and the general public.
• Work with diverse population.
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.

Applicant Instructions:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.

Transcript Instructions:

Transcripts are required at the time of hire.

College and Division Information:

College Information

The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History

Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).

Union Association:

LCC Employees Federation (Classified)