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Program Manager I - Northern Marianas College, Saipan, MP

Posted: Friday, January 29, 2010


It is the policy of Northern Marianas College that equal opportunity be given to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, gender, marital status, place of origin, religion, disability status, political affiliation or family relationship. The college reserves the right to waive or implement other qualifications to meet its needs and the right to reject all applicants or withdraw the vacancy should NMC determine such a position is no longer needed or able to be filled. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcement No. 09-028

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager I (UCEDD Program)
Pay Level & Step: 33/01 - 34/08
Annual Salary: $26,949.34 - $39,064.33
Location: As Terlaje Campus, Saipan
Opening Date: 3/6/2009 Closing Date: 3/20/2009 or Until Filled
Pending availability of funds

Applications must be submitted by 4:30pm on the closing date. If there are no qualified applicants or the set of qualified applicants is deemed an insufficient pool, the closing date will be extended for two-week periods for further submission and review of applications until the search is closed. Deadlines that fall on a non-business day will be extended to the next business day.

Nature of the PositionThis position is located within the division of Community Development Institute (CDI). This position is the lead position for the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The incumbent in this position is responsible for the implementation of the four core function: (1) Pre-Service and In-Service Interdisciplinary Studies (2) Technical Assistance and Community Services (3) Research (4) Information Dissemination of the UCEDD program. The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Director of the Community Development Institute, Division of Community Programs and Services also
referred to as Division of "COMPASS".

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participates in Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities.
  • In collaboration and consultation with the public and private schools, disability and rehabilitation related partners in the community, develops, monitors, and expands the program and curriculum in interdisciplinary studies, special education, and other related courses for training and/or certificate program.
  • Serves as NMC representative to UCEDD events and meetings.
  • Has knowledge with grant-seeking and writing process; proven record of successfully leveraging federal grants.
  • Has experience with the federal reporting process, research, and curriculum development.
  • Provides a report on the highlights or benefits gained from participation in these UCEDD events, conferences, meetings, and training to other Program staff and the Program Advisory Council.
  • Works with the Consumer Advisor Committee (CAC) to plan, implement and evaluate the annual UCEDD Work Plan.
  • Implements and updates UCEDD annual goals, objectives, and activities as necessary.
  • Oversees and coordinates an annual needs assessment process with the DD Network (TRI Agency) partners and other disability partners to determine priority needs of people with developmental disabilities and their family.
  • Research and disseminate DD information on the most current research findings and best practices relating to developmental disabilities, etiology, new product development (medication and assistive technology), rehabilitation and treatment, etc.
  • Administers the UCEDD grant and ensures compliance with federal guidelines and grant conditions for both programmatic and fiscal requirements.
  • Performs research and other studies as listed in the Work Plan.
  • Plans and implements training activities as identified in the Work Plan.
  • Identifies funding opportunities and prepares applications to leverage additional funding for developmental disabilities program.
  • Monitors and accounts for all UCEDD purchased equipment, supplies, and program resource materials purchased for educational and administrative purpose.
  • Provides support and leadership for UCEDD mission and operations.
  • Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and counsels subordinate UCEDD staff.
  • Identify staff training needs and develops a comprehensive personnel development plan to improve educational credentials and/or work skills.
  • Performs other related duties.

Minimum QualificationsBachelors in Special Education or related discipline, plus three (3) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. (Master's Degree preferred).

Other Desirable Skills

  • Must have experience in administration and fiscal management
  • Familiarized with the work and purpose of the DD network (Tri Agency) partners;
  • Has good office computer application skills and familiar with various computer soft-wares;
  • Bi-lingual and culturally competent.

How to ApplyEmployment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf. file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.nmcnet.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: A cover letter, NMC Application with the authorization for release of prior employment information, official school transcripts (copies accepted while requesting official), copies of diplomas or certificates, a valid, original police clearance, and a copy of a valid passport. Failure to submit all these documents by the closing date will be acknowledged as incomplete and will be denied for consideration. Applications mailed on or before the closing date will be accepted.

Northern Marianas College
P.O. Box 501250 CK
Saipan, MP 96950
Phone: (670) 234-5498/3690
Fax: (670) 235-3696