Job Announcement #210-08


Posting Date: August 2, 2010

Closing Date: Open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 20, 2010.

Title: CACG Program Manager


Salary Range: $50,000-$53,000

FTE: 1.00

Location: The position may be situated at various locations in the state, including but not limited to Eugene and Portland.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

This position is part of the Chancellor’s Office and is assigned to work with and for the College Access Challenge Grant Program. This position requires a high degree of initiative, decision-making, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the establishment of an internal work schedule/job priorities on a day-to-day basis.

The CACG Program is a statewide effort to increase the number of Oregon K-12 students who attend postsecondary education by expanding the capacity of programs which provide pre-college enrichment opportunities so they can serve greater numbers of students with high quality programming. The Program Manager serves as an expert resource to the program partners; manages the re-granting process for pre-college partners; actively seeks additional partners and new opportunities to expand the reach of CACG; and works with the Director of College Access Programs to ensure efficiencies of service to schools, colleges, and other partners.

As part of the CACG team, this position  works closely with the other CACG staff including the Project Director, the Program Assistant, student workers, the CACG-funded ASPIRE staff and other contractors in the implementation and successful operation of CACG. The position reports directly to the Director of College Access Programs.

This position is funded by a grant that is subject to annual renewal over a period of up to a maximum of five years, through the US Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Based on criteria under OAR 580-23-0010, this position is a critical or security sensitive position that requires a criminal background check.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For immediate consideration submit an Oregon University System employment application, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, plus a current résumé. Employment applications can be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (541) 346-5832 or from our website http://www.ous.edu/dept/hr/employment.php , employment opportunities link .

Send application packet to:
CACG Program Manager Search
Attn:  Jay Searle
Office of the Chancellor
PO Box 3175
Eugene, OR  97403-0175

Fax:  541-346-5757 or email: Jay_Searle@ous.edu

The Oregon University System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to development of an inclusive, multicultural higher educational environment.
Oregon University System
The Oregon University System consists of seven universities under the control of the governor-appointed State Board of Higher Education. The Chancellor is the System's chief executive officer, with vice chancellors and deputies having responsibilities for Strategic Programs and Planning; Graduate and Research Policy; Enrollment Policy and Community Colleges; K-12 and Teacher Programs; and Finance and Administration.