Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2.
The purpose of the Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 (ICST2) is to provide professional and technical support for laboratory and classroom activities within the Chemistry Department. ICST's support the mission of Clark College by working collaboratively with faculty and other techs to manage scientific program delivery. This is achieved by preparing and setting up course materials and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and successful scientific demonstrations, activities, and experiments in both the classroom and laboratory. This position reports to the Unit Operations Manager of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Unit.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct support for science classes with laboratory components by preparing materials, solutions, equipment, and other items necessary for laboratory experiments and instructional demonstrations. Test and optimize new laboratory experiments as directed.
Operate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments used in laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
Provide instruction to faculty and staff in safe and proper operation of equipment and instruments as needed to ensure successful program operations.
Maintain prep rooms, laboratory spaces, classrooms, and other areas in a clean and organized condition at all times, including checking first aid and chemical spill kits, eyewashes, safety showers, and fire extinguishers in each lab regularly.
Manage laboratory inventory to maintain adequate quantities and quality of supplies necessary to support efficient operations and reduce waste.
Follow established procedures for receipt of stock by properly unpacking, labeling, and adding to computerized inventories of supplies and materials including quantity, storage location, and SDS information if applicable.
Work collaboratively with faculty and other support staff to ensure successful operation of the science program.
Supervise student employees in maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment.
Performs other work as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
Bachelor's degree with major study in chemistry or closely related science field.
Two (2) years of related work experience involving the use of scientific, technical, and academic knowledge in a laboratory setting.
Experience in preparing solutions, proper storage of chemical stock, and disposal of chemical waste.
Familiarity with common undergraduate chemistry laboratory equipment and instrumentation such as analytical glassware, spectrophotometers, GC-MS, NMR, ATR-FTIR, and ion-selective electrodes.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and experience in maintaining chemical hygiene plan.
Proficiency using productivity software (Microsoft Office 365), literature search engines (e.g., SciFinder), and experience with specialized software for use with laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., Vernier).
JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
Ability to produce accurate and timely work with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify issues and offer alternative solutions; informs supervisor of problems and identifies issues and alternative solutions.
Ability to provide service that consistently meets or exceeds the needs of faculty, students, colleagues, and the community.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the college.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.
This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080 . Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position .
WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $3,811-$5,117/month | Step A-M (commensurate with qualifications and experience) | Range: 44 | Code: 255N
Successful candidates typically start at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.
Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver .
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., August 14, 2025.
REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Clark College online application
Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs .
To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu .
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.
SECURITY
The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu . The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php .
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Thao Schmidt, Director of Employment Services, 360-992-2628, tschmidt@clark.edu , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Human Resources
July 24, 2025
25-00062
Jul 24, 2025
Full time
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2.
The purpose of the Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 (ICST2) is to provide professional and technical support for laboratory and classroom activities within the Chemistry Department. ICST's support the mission of Clark College by working collaboratively with faculty and other techs to manage scientific program delivery. This is achieved by preparing and setting up course materials and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and successful scientific demonstrations, activities, and experiments in both the classroom and laboratory. This position reports to the Unit Operations Manager of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Unit.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct support for science classes with laboratory components by preparing materials, solutions, equipment, and other items necessary for laboratory experiments and instructional demonstrations. Test and optimize new laboratory experiments as directed.
Operate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments used in laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
Provide instruction to faculty and staff in safe and proper operation of equipment and instruments as needed to ensure successful program operations.
Maintain prep rooms, laboratory spaces, classrooms, and other areas in a clean and organized condition at all times, including checking first aid and chemical spill kits, eyewashes, safety showers, and fire extinguishers in each lab regularly.
Manage laboratory inventory to maintain adequate quantities and quality of supplies necessary to support efficient operations and reduce waste.
Follow established procedures for receipt of stock by properly unpacking, labeling, and adding to computerized inventories of supplies and materials including quantity, storage location, and SDS information if applicable.
Work collaboratively with faculty and other support staff to ensure successful operation of the science program.
Supervise student employees in maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment.
Performs other work as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
Bachelor's degree with major study in chemistry or closely related science field.
Two (2) years of related work experience involving the use of scientific, technical, and academic knowledge in a laboratory setting.
Experience in preparing solutions, proper storage of chemical stock, and disposal of chemical waste.
Familiarity with common undergraduate chemistry laboratory equipment and instrumentation such as analytical glassware, spectrophotometers, GC-MS, NMR, ATR-FTIR, and ion-selective electrodes.
Knowledge of laboratory safety and experience in maintaining chemical hygiene plan.
Proficiency using productivity software (Microsoft Office 365), literature search engines (e.g., SciFinder), and experience with specialized software for use with laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., Vernier).
JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
Ability to produce accurate and timely work with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify issues and offer alternative solutions; informs supervisor of problems and identifies issues and alternative solutions.
Ability to provide service that consistently meets or exceeds the needs of faculty, students, colleagues, and the community.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the college.
Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.
This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080 . Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position .
WHAT WE OFFER:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.
McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.
Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.
Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.
On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.
Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $3,811-$5,117/month | Step A-M (commensurate with qualifications and experience) | Range: 44 | Code: 255N
Successful candidates typically start at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.
Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver .
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., August 14, 2025.
REQUIRED ONLINE APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Clark College online application
Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.
Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs .
To contact Clark College Human Resources, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu .
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.
SECURITY
The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu . The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php .
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.
Clark College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Thao Schmidt, Director of Employment Services, 360-992-2628, tschmidt@clark.edu , 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 142, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Clark College Human Resources
July 24, 2025
25-00062
Position Title Biology: Open rank microbiologist
Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility
Department Biology
Job Description
The Hope College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank microbiologist position beginning as early as July 2025 or at a flexible date to facilitate the completion of postdoctoral work. We seek an excellent scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that addresses fundamental questions in microbiology using modern technologies. Research programs should actively engage undergraduate students as collaborators and contribute to the department’s dynamic academic environment. Generous start-up funds, laboratory space in the Schaap Science Center, and access to excellent facilities and instrumentation will support the position. Faculty receive a one-course reduction during the academic year to support their research efforts and have access to a robust summer research program that provides opportunities for student-faculty collaboration. Teaching responsibilities include introductory biology and microbiology for biology majors and allied health students. There will be opportunities to develop advanced courses and labs. The Biology Department offers a robust and comprehensive major and collaborates on interdisciplinary programs such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Neuroscience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and collegial environment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Biology Department website to learn more about our mission, vision, and faculty research interests: http://www.hope.edu/academic/biology/ . Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope College’s mission as a liberal arts college. We value rigorous scientific inquiry and emphasize the centrality of evolution as a unifying principle in biology. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. Hope College is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity among its faculty and staff. Our focus is on preparing students for successful careers in a multicultural nation and global community. We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures to join our inclusive community. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Open
Qualifications
Ph.D. in microbiology or closely related fields
Postdoctoral experience is highly desired
Promise as an innovative and effective classroom instructor
Ability and willingness to teach introductory biology, microbiology, and/or possibly an advanced course in areas of expertise
Potential to build an active research program involving undergraduate students
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications begins February 23, 2025. Please submit by that date to receive full consideration. Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:1. Cover letter2. Curriculum vitae3. Response to Hope College’s mission that (a) indicates your willingness to commit to and engage with Hope’s faith mission and, (b) discusses how you would support and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Hope College. Please limit it to two pages.4. Please provide a research statement that showcases your research interests, objectives, accomplishments, and highlights your commitment to engaging undergraduate students in your research endeavors. Please limit it to five pages.5. Teaching statement that reflects your pedagogical approach, philosophy, and strategies. Your teaching statement should include your teaching goals and objectives; Effective methods of engaging diverse learners and promoting inclusive education; Integration of innovative teaching techniques and technologies; Description of how you would assess student learning and adapt teaching strategies accordingly; Examples of courses you have taught or plan to teach, highlighting any specialized areas of expertise. Please limit it to three pages.6. Unofficial Transcripts (college and graduate)
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.” Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-100FR
Job Posting Open Date 12/17/2024
Job Posting Close Date 02/23/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please reach out to biology@hope.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4183
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Position Title Biology: Open rank microbiologist
Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility
Department Biology
Job Description
The Hope College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank microbiologist position beginning as early as July 2025 or at a flexible date to facilitate the completion of postdoctoral work. We seek an excellent scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that addresses fundamental questions in microbiology using modern technologies. Research programs should actively engage undergraduate students as collaborators and contribute to the department’s dynamic academic environment. Generous start-up funds, laboratory space in the Schaap Science Center, and access to excellent facilities and instrumentation will support the position. Faculty receive a one-course reduction during the academic year to support their research efforts and have access to a robust summer research program that provides opportunities for student-faculty collaboration. Teaching responsibilities include introductory biology and microbiology for biology majors and allied health students. There will be opportunities to develop advanced courses and labs. The Biology Department offers a robust and comprehensive major and collaborates on interdisciplinary programs such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Neuroscience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and collegial environment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Biology Department website to learn more about our mission, vision, and faculty research interests: http://www.hope.edu/academic/biology/ . Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope College’s mission as a liberal arts college. We value rigorous scientific inquiry and emphasize the centrality of evolution as a unifying principle in biology. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. Hope College is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity among its faculty and staff. Our focus is on preparing students for successful careers in a multicultural nation and global community. We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures to join our inclusive community. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Open
Qualifications
Ph.D. in microbiology or closely related fields
Postdoctoral experience is highly desired
Promise as an innovative and effective classroom instructor
Ability and willingness to teach introductory biology, microbiology, and/or possibly an advanced course in areas of expertise
Potential to build an active research program involving undergraduate students
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications begins February 23, 2025. Please submit by that date to receive full consideration. Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:1. Cover letter2. Curriculum vitae3. Response to Hope College’s mission that (a) indicates your willingness to commit to and engage with Hope’s faith mission and, (b) discusses how you would support and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Hope College. Please limit it to two pages.4. Please provide a research statement that showcases your research interests, objectives, accomplishments, and highlights your commitment to engaging undergraduate students in your research endeavors. Please limit it to five pages.5. Teaching statement that reflects your pedagogical approach, philosophy, and strategies. Your teaching statement should include your teaching goals and objectives; Effective methods of engaging diverse learners and promoting inclusive education; Integration of innovative teaching techniques and technologies; Description of how you would assess student learning and adapt teaching strategies accordingly; Examples of courses you have taught or plan to teach, highlighting any specialized areas of expertise. Please limit it to three pages.6. Unofficial Transcripts (college and graduate)
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.” Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-100FR
Job Posting Open Date 12/17/2024
Job Posting Close Date 02/23/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please reach out to biology@hope.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4183
The Carvalho Laboratory (https://pnri.org/carvalho-lab/) at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) in Seattle, WA seeks a proactive and goal-oriented Postdoctoral Fellow who is passionate about genetics and the molecular basis of rare human genetic diseases. The successful candidate will be participating in several collaborative (multi-lab) projects to investigate the structure and molecular mechanisms underlying formation of structural variation in patients and family members with rare genetic diseases.
Research in the Carvalho Lab aims to investigate the mechanism of formation of de novo variants in the human genome and how they contribute to disease using a wide range of bioinformatic tools and NGS methodologies (please see our publications here https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=JvZz2rUAAAAJ ).The successful candidate will generate and analyze molecular and computational data from genome (Nanopore, PacBio), methylome and transcriptome from long-read sequencing in addition to investigate ultra-high molecular weight DNA using optical genome mapping. The ideal candidate will develop experiments involving human tissue culture growth and maintenance including lymphoblastoid cell lines and skin fibroblasts, conduct molecular experiments such as quantitative PCR, preparation and analysis of RNA, preparation and quality control of libraries for sequencing, and statistical analysis and summaries of data for publication. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be strongly encouraged to write manuscripts and grants as well as participate in scientific national and international conferences.
The highly collaborative, interdisciplinary nature of our laboratory provides a strong training environment in the areas of human genetics and genomics, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with world experts in the field of rare diseases and structural variation. The Carvalho Lab and the broader PNRI community actively strive to increase diversity in STEM, translate our discoveries in ways that benefit society, and train the next generation of scientists.
What you will do:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Design, develop, implement, and execute scientific research under supervision of Principal Investigator.
Perform periodical/literature searches in preparation for study design.
Maintain substantial knowledge of current scientific and theories.
Prepare laboratory equipment and resources.
Conduct research, monitor experiments, make observations, and perform hands on observations and activities.
Participate in analysis and interpretation of study data.
Contribute to scientific literature, grant writing, and conferences in conjunction with Principal Scientist.
May develop and implement methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures.
May mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
What you bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate the requirements listed below which are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) required.
Prior experience in a research environment required.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in genetics and basic molecular technologies required.
Verified training and experience with human tissue culture growth and maintenance desired.
Proven ability in computational methods and tools for using short and long-read, next-generation sequencing to study the human genome a plus.
Demonstrated motivation and ability for applying new technologies to exciting research questions.
Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively as well as independently.
Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
PNRI is committed to creating a diverse environment and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
The annual base salary for this position is from $69,264.00 to $73,075.00 and the wage offered will be based on experience, qualifications and the NRSA stipend level.
PNRI requires vaccination for COVID 19 as a condition of employment.
Please see www.pnri.org for more information.
To apply, please click on the link to visit our site to complete and submit your application today.
PNRI is an equal opportunity employer. PNRI does not, and will not, discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, family or medical care leave, pregnancy or related condition (including childbirth and/or nursing), political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not only good business, it’s the right thing to do.
May 16, 2024
Full time
The Carvalho Laboratory (https://pnri.org/carvalho-lab/) at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) in Seattle, WA seeks a proactive and goal-oriented Postdoctoral Fellow who is passionate about genetics and the molecular basis of rare human genetic diseases. The successful candidate will be participating in several collaborative (multi-lab) projects to investigate the structure and molecular mechanisms underlying formation of structural variation in patients and family members with rare genetic diseases.
Research in the Carvalho Lab aims to investigate the mechanism of formation of de novo variants in the human genome and how they contribute to disease using a wide range of bioinformatic tools and NGS methodologies (please see our publications here https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=JvZz2rUAAAAJ ).The successful candidate will generate and analyze molecular and computational data from genome (Nanopore, PacBio), methylome and transcriptome from long-read sequencing in addition to investigate ultra-high molecular weight DNA using optical genome mapping. The ideal candidate will develop experiments involving human tissue culture growth and maintenance including lymphoblastoid cell lines and skin fibroblasts, conduct molecular experiments such as quantitative PCR, preparation and analysis of RNA, preparation and quality control of libraries for sequencing, and statistical analysis and summaries of data for publication. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be strongly encouraged to write manuscripts and grants as well as participate in scientific national and international conferences.
The highly collaborative, interdisciplinary nature of our laboratory provides a strong training environment in the areas of human genetics and genomics, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with world experts in the field of rare diseases and structural variation. The Carvalho Lab and the broader PNRI community actively strive to increase diversity in STEM, translate our discoveries in ways that benefit society, and train the next generation of scientists.
What you will do:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Design, develop, implement, and execute scientific research under supervision of Principal Investigator.
Perform periodical/literature searches in preparation for study design.
Maintain substantial knowledge of current scientific and theories.
Prepare laboratory equipment and resources.
Conduct research, monitor experiments, make observations, and perform hands on observations and activities.
Participate in analysis and interpretation of study data.
Contribute to scientific literature, grant writing, and conferences in conjunction with Principal Scientist.
May develop and implement methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures.
May mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
What you bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate the requirements listed below which are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) required.
Prior experience in a research environment required.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in genetics and basic molecular technologies required.
Verified training and experience with human tissue culture growth and maintenance desired.
Proven ability in computational methods and tools for using short and long-read, next-generation sequencing to study the human genome a plus.
Demonstrated motivation and ability for applying new technologies to exciting research questions.
Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively as well as independently.
Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
PNRI is committed to creating a diverse environment and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
The annual base salary for this position is from $69,264.00 to $73,075.00 and the wage offered will be based on experience, qualifications and the NRSA stipend level.
PNRI requires vaccination for COVID 19 as a condition of employment.
Please see www.pnri.org for more information.
To apply, please click on the link to visit our site to complete and submit your application today.
PNRI is an equal opportunity employer. PNRI does not, and will not, discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, family or medical care leave, pregnancy or related condition (including childbirth and/or nursing), political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not only good business, it’s the right thing to do.
Pacific Northwest Research Institute
720 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is a research-intensive, nine-week program for undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences and who have completed at least one year of study at a university or college. Interns will work on a research project within the laboratory of their primary mentor and will present their work as a short talk at our annual Intern Research Symposium. As a group, the interns will participate in additional scientific, career development, and social activities.
PNRI labs host interns through partnerships with universities and local nonprofit organizations, like Rainier Scholars . We are honored to play a role in building the career of future scientists. Students who identify as African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander or another group historically excluded from the sciences OR who are from low-income homes OR who are the first in their family to attend college OR who attend two-year colleges or small liberal arts institutions without broad research facilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
PNRI labs hosting interns this summer:
The Carvalho Lab applies state-of-the-art molecular sequencing technologies to investigate the genome of individuals with rare diseases. Our goal is to investigate disease-specific genomic alterations to understand how they contribute to disease expression and the mechanisms underlying DNA variation formation. Students will learn human genetics and analysis of next-generation sequencing data in the context of diseases. Potential projects will allow interns to learn and use various technologies and methodologies to study the structure of the genome.
The Dudley Lab studies how naturally occurring genetic variation leads to the stunning array of phenotypic diversity that we see on the planet. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of classic microbiology, modern genomics, and high throughput robotics to discover which mutations in human genes could cause disease. Potential projects will focus on genes that cause rare childhood diseases in which rapid diagnosis can positively impact a patient's health outcome.
The McLaughlin Lab studies genome evolution with a particular interest in the evolutionary arms race between our genomes and pathogens like viruses and transposons. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of molecular and computational biology to explore how our innate immune genes evolve to stop pathogens and the diseases that result when our immune system falters. Potential projects will focus on studying new genes that contribute to our ability to prevent disease and how pathogen replication could drive autoimmune disease.
The Metzger Lab studies a transmissible cancer in clams in which the cancer cells themselves jump from animal to animal through the environment. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of experimental and computational techniques to grow clam cancer cells in the lab, analyze cancer genomes, and detect cancer-specific DNA in seawater. Potential projects will focus on understanding how cancer can evolve and how host animals can become resistant to it.
The Stubbs Lab studies the genetics of brain development, and how differences in brain development translate into individual behaviors and susceptibility/resilience to disease. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will study genes encoding regulatory factors—transcription factors and key signaling molecules—that sit atop gene networks that are activated with precise timing and sequence to build and maintain a fully functioning brain. Potential projects will include studying genes that function in the brain to impact social interactions, emotions, and intellectual capabilities.
By participating in this internship, you will:
Conduct scientific research in a biomedical research lab
Participate in scientific seminars, journal clubs, and career development activities
Interact with scientists from a variety of different disciplines, including genetics, evolutionary biology, biomedical engineering, medicine, and computational biology
Learn about a wide range of career options in the fields of life science research, industry, and medicine
Present the results of your research to your peers and colleagues
Qualifications:
Must be a current college student, entering their second or later year in 2024.
Must have a strong interest in life sciences, medicine, math, or engineering
Must be able to commit 30 hours per week for a minimum of nine (9) consecutive weeks between Monday, June 10 and Friday, August 30, 2024. Specific dates will be determined with consideration to each student’s academic calendar and their host lab’s availability
How to apply:
Applications are accepted from December 4, 2023 to February 23, 2024 and will be reviewed upon receipt, with interviews conducted (via Zoom) in early March 2024.
We encourage applicants to review our “Tips for Submitting a Quality Application” below.
Interns will receive a stipend of $5,600.00 paid on a monthly schedule of $1,400.00 per payment. The length of the SURI program shall last nine weeks. SURI Interns are expected to commit at least 30 hours of work per week to the program.
Interns are responsible for all costs associated with their travel to Seattle, local housing for the duration of the program, and meals. PNRI will provide a free ORCA card for local public transportation to each intern. Housing is available through the University of Washington’s Seattle Intern Housing Program and may be available through Seattle University .
Tips for submitting a quality application:
The SURI is a competitive program. While adhering to the following recommendations does not guarantee acceptance into the program, it does improve your chances of creating a successful application.
Review PNRI hosting lab information to identify faculty whose research is of interest to you.
Give yourself adequate time to prepare a thoughtful, detailed application. Relevant information includes but is not limited to explaining:
In which hosting lab would you be interested in gaining research experience and why.
How the focus of the lab relates to your research interests (e.g., classic microbiology, modern genomics, transmissible cancer, high throughput robotics, and/or analysis of next-generation sequencing data).
How the SURI opportunity may further your academic and career goals.
Before submitting your application:
Proofread your application materials by thoroughly reviewing your responses and supporting materials for accuracy and completeness. Given the number of applications received and in fairness to other applicants, the program is unable to accept late or revised materials.
Ask others to review your application materials.
Ask friends, professors, or faculty advisors to review your statement and provide suggestions for your consideration.
Coming soon:
Please join us in January for an information session about projects you could work on as an intern at PNRI and a workshop on how to write a cover letter and résumé for a research internship. Check back soon for date, time, and registration information.
How to apply:
To apply, please click the link below to complete and submit the application form and include the following items:
Résumé, which should include a brief description of the science, math, and computer science classes you have taken
One-page statement describing 1) how participation in the internship will enhance your education and career goals; 2) which lab(s) most interest(s) you and why
https://pnri.org/careers/2024-suri/
If you have questions, please email us at suri@pnri.org .
About PNRI:
PNRI is an independent, nonprofit, biomedical research institute with a distinguished history of contributing scientific advances to improve health. We believe genetic research holds untapped potential to improve human health. PNRI pursues an unanswered question in the field of genetics: what keeps people healthy in the face of genetic and environmental risk? At PNRI, our culture encourages originality, risk-taking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
PNRI is an equal opportunity employer. PNRI does not, and will not, discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, family or medical care leave, pregnancy or related condition (including childbirth and/or nursing), political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not only good business, it’s the right thing to do.
Dec 12, 2023
Intern
The Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is a research-intensive, nine-week program for undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences and who have completed at least one year of study at a university or college. Interns will work on a research project within the laboratory of their primary mentor and will present their work as a short talk at our annual Intern Research Symposium. As a group, the interns will participate in additional scientific, career development, and social activities.
PNRI labs host interns through partnerships with universities and local nonprofit organizations, like Rainier Scholars . We are honored to play a role in building the career of future scientists. Students who identify as African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander or another group historically excluded from the sciences OR who are from low-income homes OR who are the first in their family to attend college OR who attend two-year colleges or small liberal arts institutions without broad research facilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
PNRI labs hosting interns this summer:
The Carvalho Lab applies state-of-the-art molecular sequencing technologies to investigate the genome of individuals with rare diseases. Our goal is to investigate disease-specific genomic alterations to understand how they contribute to disease expression and the mechanisms underlying DNA variation formation. Students will learn human genetics and analysis of next-generation sequencing data in the context of diseases. Potential projects will allow interns to learn and use various technologies and methodologies to study the structure of the genome.
The Dudley Lab studies how naturally occurring genetic variation leads to the stunning array of phenotypic diversity that we see on the planet. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of classic microbiology, modern genomics, and high throughput robotics to discover which mutations in human genes could cause disease. Potential projects will focus on genes that cause rare childhood diseases in which rapid diagnosis can positively impact a patient's health outcome.
The McLaughlin Lab studies genome evolution with a particular interest in the evolutionary arms race between our genomes and pathogens like viruses and transposons. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of molecular and computational biology to explore how our innate immune genes evolve to stop pathogens and the diseases that result when our immune system falters. Potential projects will focus on studying new genes that contribute to our ability to prevent disease and how pathogen replication could drive autoimmune disease.
The Metzger Lab studies a transmissible cancer in clams in which the cancer cells themselves jump from animal to animal through the environment. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will use a combination of experimental and computational techniques to grow clam cancer cells in the lab, analyze cancer genomes, and detect cancer-specific DNA in seawater. Potential projects will focus on understanding how cancer can evolve and how host animals can become resistant to it.
The Stubbs Lab studies the genetics of brain development, and how differences in brain development translate into individual behaviors and susceptibility/resilience to disease. As an undergraduate intern in our lab, you will study genes encoding regulatory factors—transcription factors and key signaling molecules—that sit atop gene networks that are activated with precise timing and sequence to build and maintain a fully functioning brain. Potential projects will include studying genes that function in the brain to impact social interactions, emotions, and intellectual capabilities.
By participating in this internship, you will:
Conduct scientific research in a biomedical research lab
Participate in scientific seminars, journal clubs, and career development activities
Interact with scientists from a variety of different disciplines, including genetics, evolutionary biology, biomedical engineering, medicine, and computational biology
Learn about a wide range of career options in the fields of life science research, industry, and medicine
Present the results of your research to your peers and colleagues
Qualifications:
Must be a current college student, entering their second or later year in 2024.
Must have a strong interest in life sciences, medicine, math, or engineering
Must be able to commit 30 hours per week for a minimum of nine (9) consecutive weeks between Monday, June 10 and Friday, August 30, 2024. Specific dates will be determined with consideration to each student’s academic calendar and their host lab’s availability
How to apply:
Applications are accepted from December 4, 2023 to February 23, 2024 and will be reviewed upon receipt, with interviews conducted (via Zoom) in early March 2024.
We encourage applicants to review our “Tips for Submitting a Quality Application” below.
Interns will receive a stipend of $5,600.00 paid on a monthly schedule of $1,400.00 per payment. The length of the SURI program shall last nine weeks. SURI Interns are expected to commit at least 30 hours of work per week to the program.
Interns are responsible for all costs associated with their travel to Seattle, local housing for the duration of the program, and meals. PNRI will provide a free ORCA card for local public transportation to each intern. Housing is available through the University of Washington’s Seattle Intern Housing Program and may be available through Seattle University .
Tips for submitting a quality application:
The SURI is a competitive program. While adhering to the following recommendations does not guarantee acceptance into the program, it does improve your chances of creating a successful application.
Review PNRI hosting lab information to identify faculty whose research is of interest to you.
Give yourself adequate time to prepare a thoughtful, detailed application. Relevant information includes but is not limited to explaining:
In which hosting lab would you be interested in gaining research experience and why.
How the focus of the lab relates to your research interests (e.g., classic microbiology, modern genomics, transmissible cancer, high throughput robotics, and/or analysis of next-generation sequencing data).
How the SURI opportunity may further your academic and career goals.
Before submitting your application:
Proofread your application materials by thoroughly reviewing your responses and supporting materials for accuracy and completeness. Given the number of applications received and in fairness to other applicants, the program is unable to accept late or revised materials.
Ask others to review your application materials.
Ask friends, professors, or faculty advisors to review your statement and provide suggestions for your consideration.
Coming soon:
Please join us in January for an information session about projects you could work on as an intern at PNRI and a workshop on how to write a cover letter and résumé for a research internship. Check back soon for date, time, and registration information.
How to apply:
To apply, please click the link below to complete and submit the application form and include the following items:
Résumé, which should include a brief description of the science, math, and computer science classes you have taken
One-page statement describing 1) how participation in the internship will enhance your education and career goals; 2) which lab(s) most interest(s) you and why
https://pnri.org/careers/2024-suri/
If you have questions, please email us at suri@pnri.org .
About PNRI:
PNRI is an independent, nonprofit, biomedical research institute with a distinguished history of contributing scientific advances to improve health. We believe genetic research holds untapped potential to improve human health. PNRI pursues an unanswered question in the field of genetics: what keeps people healthy in the face of genetic and environmental risk? At PNRI, our culture encourages originality, risk-taking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
PNRI is an equal opportunity employer. PNRI does not, and will not, discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, family or medical care leave, pregnancy or related condition (including childbirth and/or nursing), political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not only good business, it’s the right thing to do.
THE POSITION
The Director of Finance and Administration will manage the financial, human resources and administrative activities of The Fisher Center. This newly created position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work collaboratively across the senior staff and the entire organization, providing hads on management for finance, human resources, administration and information systems ensuring greater cohesion, communication and transparency between The Fisher Center’s administrative operations and programs, while maintaining close working relationships with the Bard Controller’s Office and Human Resources Office to ensure efficient and effective management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Finance and Administration will have ongoing responsibility for the following:
Finance
Manage the day to day financial function of The Fisher Center, including but not limited to: -Work with the COO, Artistic Director/Chief Executive, and Department Heads to manage the annual budget process across; manage its assembly for review by Bard’s CFO and the Advisory Board; -Provide proactive and regular financial information to the COO and Artistic Director/Chief Executive to ensure the understanding of the financial implications of The Fisher Center’s programmatic decisions; -Manage fiscal year reconciliation with Bard’s general ledger; -Prepare P&L reports and accompanying narratives for board meetings; -Assist in creation of budgets for grant proposals and final reports; -Oversee A/P and A/R across all departments; maintain accurate and ongoing cashflow assessments to better forecast vendor/payment priorities and work with Bard Finance on check release schedule; -Oversee corporate card expense reconciliation; -Coordinate payment priorities across all departments; -In coordination with Bard Finance, monitor and manage The Fisher Center’s endowment portfolio.
Human Resources
With the support of Bard HR and in consultation with the COO, develop more streamlined HR policies and payroll systems across the organization acting as an advocate for staff and be prepared to translate Bard’s policies, when appropriate: -With the COO, develop consistent hiring procedures, performance review, and exit interview processes across The Fisher Center and maintain equitable pay scales across departments; -With Bard HR coordination and approval, oversee drafting job descriptions and finalizing hire letters; -Oversee on-boarding paperwork for casual hourly, seasonal, and full-time hires; -Support departments with trouble-shooting employee paperwork/timesheet; -With the COO, address personnel issues as they arise; liaising with Bard HR and Title IX offices as necessary.
Administration and Information Systems
Work as a conduit and facilitator for greater transparency and sharing of resources across the organization, including but not limited to the following: -Coordinate building usage/ resources between academic programs, facilities management and Fisher Center professional programs; -Contract Management: -Draft and maintain template agreements, amend as necessary, manage equitable and consistent contract execution across programs -With the ED, review contracts for non-artistic independent contractors; forward to Controller’s office as needed; -Develop outside rental policies and procedures for the FC and Spiegeltent with the COO; -Attend weekly planning, production, and staff meetings and lead supplemental operations meetings as necessary; -Coordinate annual and special events alcohol licensing; -Support ongoing efforts to strengthen and integrate information systems; working collaboratively with the organization and the IT department to assess ongoing system needs, share information, and clearly communicate recommendations; -Assist the COO and Artistic Director/Chief Executive with special projects as they arise, i.e capital needs assessment of the Fisher Center, new building planning.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Finance and Administration will have or be the following: -Substantial, relevant experience in positions of progressive responsibility with organizations of similar scope and ambition; -Financially skillful and seasoned with a strong business acumen and experience as a financial manager with exposure to all core financial functions; -Experience working with, leading, and managing personnel and providing and receiving evaluative feedback; ability to oversee the day-to-day operations while keeping larger institutional picture and priorities in mind; -Thrive in a deadline-driven environment; -Great attention to detail with a hands - on attitude; -Flexible, empathetic, collaborative, and driven by a strong sense of personal integrity and accountability; -Passion for assessing organizational structures, design, and realignment, with keen observational analysis and interest in enacting ongoing positive systems improvement; -Strong communication skills with a positive can-do approach; -Aligned with the mission and vision of The Fisher Center; -Experience in the not-for-profit sector, working in the arts, a plus; -High proficiency in Google Suite, required.
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to: -Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at The Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism -Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture.
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for Bard College’s group benefits package, compensated at an annual salary range of $80– $85,000, depending on experience. Relocation support will be provided, if applicable. This position will require working some nights and weekends. While some duties may be performed remotely, this position will require on-site and physical presence at The Fisher Center.
More details about benefits can be found on Bard’s Benefits Resource page and Employee Handbook.
Resources Page: https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/
Employee Handbook: https://bit.ly/bc-handbook
BACKGROUND
The Fisher Center at Bard develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. At once a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, The Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and exploration of artistic ideas and perspectives from the past, present, and future.
Designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in 2003, The Fisher Center is the most ambitious capital project in Bard’s history, and embodies the College’s commitment to the arts as a cultural and educational necessity. The Center presents more than 200 world-class events and welcomes 50,000 visitors each year. It supports artists at all stages of their careers and employs more than 300 professional artists annually.
The Fisher Center is a powerful catalyst of art-making regionally, nationally, and worldwide, with a strong emphasis on development, research, innovation, and rediscovery. Every year, the Fisher Center produces eight to 10 major new works across disciplines, including opera, classical music, theater, dance, performance art, and cabaret. Over the past ten years, its commissioned productions have been seen in more than 100 communities and at leading arts centers around the world. In 2019, The Fisher Center won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for Daniel Fish’s production of Oklahoma! which began life in 2007 as an undergraduate production at Bard and was produced professionally in The Fisher Center’s SummerScape Festival in 2015 before transferring to New York City.
The Fisher Center houses two theaters: Sosnoff Theater, which seats approximately 800 people and features a proscenium stage with a concert shell insert that accommodates opera, music, dance, and theater; and LUMA Theater, a fully flexible venue which seats up to 200 people. The Fisher Center also comprises rehearsal studios, production facilities, offices, and alternative performance spaces. In the summer, The Fisher Center operates the Spiegeltent, a freestanding cabaret venue which has delighted SummerScape audiences for more than a decade.
In October 2022 Bard announced that Maya Lin has been chosen to design a new performing arts studio building for The Fisher Center, in partnership with architects Bialosky and Partners and theater and acoustic consultants Charcoalblue. Situated in meadows to the west of the Fisher Center and overlooking woodlands and the Catskill mountains, the building will provide a home for Fisher Center LAB, the center’s acclaimed residency and commissioning program for professional artists. It will also house rehearsal and teaching facilities for Bard’s undergraduate programs in Dance and in Theater and Performance. The 25,000-square-foot building will contain five state-of-the-art studios for artist residencies, rehearsals, informal performances, and dance and theater classes, which will be connected by gathering hubs. It will function as a laboratory for the performing arts, where students and professional artists work side by side, informing each other’s practices and sharing their discoveries and works-in-progress with audiences from the Bard community and the public. Groundbreaking for the $42 million studio building will take place in 2023, during the celebration of The Fisher Center’s 20th anniversary. Once completed, the building will expand The Fisher Center’s identity beyond the walls of Gehry’s stunning landmark, to become a cultural campus comprising both the Gehry and Lin buildings.
The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard, and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. The Center’s major professional programs include: -Bard SummerScape – One of the most ambitious and highly anticipated performing arts festivals in the country. In July and August, SummerScape comprises the annual Bard Music Festival (BMF), now in its 34th year, and seven weeks of opera, dance, music, theater, cabaret, and film. SummerScape has been acclaimed by London’s Times Literary Supplement as “the most intellectually ambitious of America’s summer music festivals” and described by the International Herald Tribune as “seven weeks of cultural delight.” -Fisher Center LAB – The Fisher Center’s artist residency and commissioning program, provides custom-made and meaningful support for innovative artists across disciplines. Since its launch in 2012, LAB has supported residencies, workshops, and performances for hundreds of artists, incubating new projects and engaging audiences, students, faculty, and staff in the process of creating contemporary performances. LAB strives to provide artists with the environment, resources, and funding they need to experiment, dream, and fully realize their artistic potential. Where possible, Fisher Center LAB builds long-term relationships for artists, powering their work by taking on administrative and producing support of their practices and companies. Productions developed by Fisher Center LAB often premiere in the annual Bard SummerScape festival and frequently tour around the country and across the world. Artists currently under commission from Fisher Center LAB include Pam Tanowitz, Suzan-Lori Parks, Lileana Blain-Cruz, SITI Company, Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo, Raja Feather Kelly, Paul Soileau, Beth Gill, Justin Peck, and Daaimah Mubashshir.
The Fisher Center is also home to the Dance and Theater and Performance Programs in Bard’s undergraduate Division of the Arts, and works closely with the Conservatory of Music, The Orchestra Now, and the Vocal Arts Program, among other excellent and diverse arts programs at Bard.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place Estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; graduate degrees in 11 programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 159-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard, visit http://www.bard.edu/ .
The Fisher Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership, parental status, military status, or any other non-merit factor.
Dec 22, 2022
Full time
THE POSITION
The Director of Finance and Administration will manage the financial, human resources and administrative activities of The Fisher Center. This newly created position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work collaboratively across the senior staff and the entire organization, providing hads on management for finance, human resources, administration and information systems ensuring greater cohesion, communication and transparency between The Fisher Center’s administrative operations and programs, while maintaining close working relationships with the Bard Controller’s Office and Human Resources Office to ensure efficient and effective management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Finance and Administration will have ongoing responsibility for the following:
Finance
Manage the day to day financial function of The Fisher Center, including but not limited to: -Work with the COO, Artistic Director/Chief Executive, and Department Heads to manage the annual budget process across; manage its assembly for review by Bard’s CFO and the Advisory Board; -Provide proactive and regular financial information to the COO and Artistic Director/Chief Executive to ensure the understanding of the financial implications of The Fisher Center’s programmatic decisions; -Manage fiscal year reconciliation with Bard’s general ledger; -Prepare P&L reports and accompanying narratives for board meetings; -Assist in creation of budgets for grant proposals and final reports; -Oversee A/P and A/R across all departments; maintain accurate and ongoing cashflow assessments to better forecast vendor/payment priorities and work with Bard Finance on check release schedule; -Oversee corporate card expense reconciliation; -Coordinate payment priorities across all departments; -In coordination with Bard Finance, monitor and manage The Fisher Center’s endowment portfolio.
Human Resources
With the support of Bard HR and in consultation with the COO, develop more streamlined HR policies and payroll systems across the organization acting as an advocate for staff and be prepared to translate Bard’s policies, when appropriate: -With the COO, develop consistent hiring procedures, performance review, and exit interview processes across The Fisher Center and maintain equitable pay scales across departments; -With Bard HR coordination and approval, oversee drafting job descriptions and finalizing hire letters; -Oversee on-boarding paperwork for casual hourly, seasonal, and full-time hires; -Support departments with trouble-shooting employee paperwork/timesheet; -With the COO, address personnel issues as they arise; liaising with Bard HR and Title IX offices as necessary.
Administration and Information Systems
Work as a conduit and facilitator for greater transparency and sharing of resources across the organization, including but not limited to the following: -Coordinate building usage/ resources between academic programs, facilities management and Fisher Center professional programs; -Contract Management: -Draft and maintain template agreements, amend as necessary, manage equitable and consistent contract execution across programs -With the ED, review contracts for non-artistic independent contractors; forward to Controller’s office as needed; -Develop outside rental policies and procedures for the FC and Spiegeltent with the COO; -Attend weekly planning, production, and staff meetings and lead supplemental operations meetings as necessary; -Coordinate annual and special events alcohol licensing; -Support ongoing efforts to strengthen and integrate information systems; working collaboratively with the organization and the IT department to assess ongoing system needs, share information, and clearly communicate recommendations; -Assist the COO and Artistic Director/Chief Executive with special projects as they arise, i.e capital needs assessment of the Fisher Center, new building planning.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Finance and Administration will have or be the following: -Substantial, relevant experience in positions of progressive responsibility with organizations of similar scope and ambition; -Financially skillful and seasoned with a strong business acumen and experience as a financial manager with exposure to all core financial functions; -Experience working with, leading, and managing personnel and providing and receiving evaluative feedback; ability to oversee the day-to-day operations while keeping larger institutional picture and priorities in mind; -Thrive in a deadline-driven environment; -Great attention to detail with a hands - on attitude; -Flexible, empathetic, collaborative, and driven by a strong sense of personal integrity and accountability; -Passion for assessing organizational structures, design, and realignment, with keen observational analysis and interest in enacting ongoing positive systems improvement; -Strong communication skills with a positive can-do approach; -Aligned with the mission and vision of The Fisher Center; -Experience in the not-for-profit sector, working in the arts, a plus; -High proficiency in Google Suite, required.
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to: -Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at The Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism -Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture.
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for Bard College’s group benefits package, compensated at an annual salary range of $80– $85,000, depending on experience. Relocation support will be provided, if applicable. This position will require working some nights and weekends. While some duties may be performed remotely, this position will require on-site and physical presence at The Fisher Center.
More details about benefits can be found on Bard’s Benefits Resource page and Employee Handbook.
Resources Page: https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/
Employee Handbook: https://bit.ly/bc-handbook
BACKGROUND
The Fisher Center at Bard develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. At once a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, The Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and exploration of artistic ideas and perspectives from the past, present, and future.
Designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in 2003, The Fisher Center is the most ambitious capital project in Bard’s history, and embodies the College’s commitment to the arts as a cultural and educational necessity. The Center presents more than 200 world-class events and welcomes 50,000 visitors each year. It supports artists at all stages of their careers and employs more than 300 professional artists annually.
The Fisher Center is a powerful catalyst of art-making regionally, nationally, and worldwide, with a strong emphasis on development, research, innovation, and rediscovery. Every year, the Fisher Center produces eight to 10 major new works across disciplines, including opera, classical music, theater, dance, performance art, and cabaret. Over the past ten years, its commissioned productions have been seen in more than 100 communities and at leading arts centers around the world. In 2019, The Fisher Center won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for Daniel Fish’s production of Oklahoma! which began life in 2007 as an undergraduate production at Bard and was produced professionally in The Fisher Center’s SummerScape Festival in 2015 before transferring to New York City.
The Fisher Center houses two theaters: Sosnoff Theater, which seats approximately 800 people and features a proscenium stage with a concert shell insert that accommodates opera, music, dance, and theater; and LUMA Theater, a fully flexible venue which seats up to 200 people. The Fisher Center also comprises rehearsal studios, production facilities, offices, and alternative performance spaces. In the summer, The Fisher Center operates the Spiegeltent, a freestanding cabaret venue which has delighted SummerScape audiences for more than a decade.
In October 2022 Bard announced that Maya Lin has been chosen to design a new performing arts studio building for The Fisher Center, in partnership with architects Bialosky and Partners and theater and acoustic consultants Charcoalblue. Situated in meadows to the west of the Fisher Center and overlooking woodlands and the Catskill mountains, the building will provide a home for Fisher Center LAB, the center’s acclaimed residency and commissioning program for professional artists. It will also house rehearsal and teaching facilities for Bard’s undergraduate programs in Dance and in Theater and Performance. The 25,000-square-foot building will contain five state-of-the-art studios for artist residencies, rehearsals, informal performances, and dance and theater classes, which will be connected by gathering hubs. It will function as a laboratory for the performing arts, where students and professional artists work side by side, informing each other’s practices and sharing their discoveries and works-in-progress with audiences from the Bard community and the public. Groundbreaking for the $42 million studio building will take place in 2023, during the celebration of The Fisher Center’s 20th anniversary. Once completed, the building will expand The Fisher Center’s identity beyond the walls of Gehry’s stunning landmark, to become a cultural campus comprising both the Gehry and Lin buildings.
The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard, and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. The Center’s major professional programs include: -Bard SummerScape – One of the most ambitious and highly anticipated performing arts festivals in the country. In July and August, SummerScape comprises the annual Bard Music Festival (BMF), now in its 34th year, and seven weeks of opera, dance, music, theater, cabaret, and film. SummerScape has been acclaimed by London’s Times Literary Supplement as “the most intellectually ambitious of America’s summer music festivals” and described by the International Herald Tribune as “seven weeks of cultural delight.” -Fisher Center LAB – The Fisher Center’s artist residency and commissioning program, provides custom-made and meaningful support for innovative artists across disciplines. Since its launch in 2012, LAB has supported residencies, workshops, and performances for hundreds of artists, incubating new projects and engaging audiences, students, faculty, and staff in the process of creating contemporary performances. LAB strives to provide artists with the environment, resources, and funding they need to experiment, dream, and fully realize their artistic potential. Where possible, Fisher Center LAB builds long-term relationships for artists, powering their work by taking on administrative and producing support of their practices and companies. Productions developed by Fisher Center LAB often premiere in the annual Bard SummerScape festival and frequently tour around the country and across the world. Artists currently under commission from Fisher Center LAB include Pam Tanowitz, Suzan-Lori Parks, Lileana Blain-Cruz, SITI Company, Justin Vivian Bond and Anthony Roth Costanzo, Raja Feather Kelly, Paul Soileau, Beth Gill, Justin Peck, and Daaimah Mubashshir.
The Fisher Center is also home to the Dance and Theater and Performance Programs in Bard’s undergraduate Division of the Arts, and works closely with the Conservatory of Music, The Orchestra Now, and the Vocal Arts Program, among other excellent and diverse arts programs at Bard.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place Estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; graduate degrees in 11 programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 159-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard, visit http://www.bard.edu/ .
The Fisher Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership, parental status, military status, or any other non-merit factor.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Elgin, IL 60123
Date: Jan 31, 2022
Location: Elgin, ll, US, 60123-7612
Agency: Department of Human Services
Salary: $5,326 - $8,326/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri
Work Location: OMS/Elgin MHC/FTP Medical 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612
Please complete the CMS100 Employment Application and email it to Elisa.Angon@illinois.gov .
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, performs evaluations and treatment for the speech/language program facility-wide for Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC), including patients with severe and pervasive mental illness, acute or chronic mental illness, intellectual delays, post-stroke, traumatic brain injured, cognitively impaired and patients with swallowing disorders. Provides assessment and treatment across program areas in speech and language pathology; provides professional clinical speech/language services to patients regarding testing, evaluation, and development of a regimen of treatment and therapy for the resolution of communication, swallowing, and/or hearing disorders; provides direct speech, language and swallowing therapy; administers and interprets test results; evaluates the nature and extent of impairments; selects diagnostic measures or procedures; provides instruction to develop and improve patient's functional communication, hearing and/or swallowing abilities. Counsels patients in adjusting to the speech/language and/or hearing impairment. Provides clinical supervision in the form of direction, counseling, and technical review of undergraduate and graduate students, lower-level staff, and other speech/language/audiology service providers. Utilizes manual communication skills on a daily basis with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Participates as a member and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and treatment staff.
Job Responsibilities
Performs evaluations and treatment for the speech/language program facility-wide for Elgin Mental Health Center, including patients with severe and pervasive mental illness, acute or chronic mental illness, intellectual delays, post-stroke, traumatic brain injured, cognitively impaired and patients with swallowing disorders and receptive and/or expressive communication disorders.
Administers and interprets test results and patient speech/language standardized diagnostic evaluations to determine the cognitive, language, speech, and communication ability of varied patient populations.
Functions as a clinician developing and applying speech and language therapeutic techniques in the areas of profound communication and mental disorders, persons with mental illness and developmental delay, traumatic and closed head injuries, and patients with communication disorders.
Participates as a member and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and treatment staff by integrating results of speech/language evaluations with other clinical disciplines concerning overall treatment and programming.
Translates functions/procedures utilizing sign language for individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, in contacts with the general public, advocacy groups, customers, and community organizations.
Provides clinical supervision in the form of direction, counseling, and technical review for undergraduate and graduate students, lower-level staff, and other speech/language/audiology service providers assigned for internship training and clinical practicum.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires possession of a master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an approved program. Requires a license to practice speech language pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).
Requires a valid, current Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist (either teaching or non-teaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Requires ability to communicate utilizing Manual Communication at a colloquial skill level.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Jan 31, 2022
Full time
Date: Jan 31, 2022
Location: Elgin, ll, US, 60123-7612
Agency: Department of Human Services
Salary: $5,326 - $8,326/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri
Work Location: OMS/Elgin MHC/FTP Medical 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612
Please complete the CMS100 Employment Application and email it to Elisa.Angon@illinois.gov .
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, performs evaluations and treatment for the speech/language program facility-wide for Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC), including patients with severe and pervasive mental illness, acute or chronic mental illness, intellectual delays, post-stroke, traumatic brain injured, cognitively impaired and patients with swallowing disorders. Provides assessment and treatment across program areas in speech and language pathology; provides professional clinical speech/language services to patients regarding testing, evaluation, and development of a regimen of treatment and therapy for the resolution of communication, swallowing, and/or hearing disorders; provides direct speech, language and swallowing therapy; administers and interprets test results; evaluates the nature and extent of impairments; selects diagnostic measures or procedures; provides instruction to develop and improve patient's functional communication, hearing and/or swallowing abilities. Counsels patients in adjusting to the speech/language and/or hearing impairment. Provides clinical supervision in the form of direction, counseling, and technical review of undergraduate and graduate students, lower-level staff, and other speech/language/audiology service providers. Utilizes manual communication skills on a daily basis with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Participates as a member and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and treatment staff.
Job Responsibilities
Performs evaluations and treatment for the speech/language program facility-wide for Elgin Mental Health Center, including patients with severe and pervasive mental illness, acute or chronic mental illness, intellectual delays, post-stroke, traumatic brain injured, cognitively impaired and patients with swallowing disorders and receptive and/or expressive communication disorders.
Administers and interprets test results and patient speech/language standardized diagnostic evaluations to determine the cognitive, language, speech, and communication ability of varied patient populations.
Functions as a clinician developing and applying speech and language therapeutic techniques in the areas of profound communication and mental disorders, persons with mental illness and developmental delay, traumatic and closed head injuries, and patients with communication disorders.
Participates as a member and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and treatment staff by integrating results of speech/language evaluations with other clinical disciplines concerning overall treatment and programming.
Translates functions/procedures utilizing sign language for individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, in contacts with the general public, advocacy groups, customers, and community organizations.
Provides clinical supervision in the form of direction, counseling, and technical review for undergraduate and graduate students, lower-level staff, and other speech/language/audiology service providers assigned for internship training and clinical practicum.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires possession of a master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an approved program. Requires a license to practice speech language pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).
Requires a valid, current Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist (either teaching or non-teaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Requires ability to communicate utilizing Manual Communication at a colloquial skill level.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Summary Of Position:
The Senior Project Manager ( SPM ) will support BT2P's mission by helping to launch and oversee the Paradigm Project. This ambitious multi-year initiative, which constitutes the core of BT2P's future programming, aims to advance systemic transformation in U.S. undergraduate education through integrative design, movement-building, and public narrative change. BT2P has launched the initial phase of the Paradigm Project (through June 30, 2023), and we are acting to secure funding for a seven-year project plan that will combine public outreach, the creation and support of design teams and support networks, and advocacy with educational decision-makers. Working with and reporting to the BT2P Director, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of this nationally significant project. The SPM will also work with staff to support other BT2P programs as needed, including the final phase of BT2P's public humanities project, the PLACE Collaboratory. Application review will begin Januaary 7, 2022.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate or professional degree preferred
At least five years' program experience in higher education institutions, educational associations, or large multi-site or network-based non-profit organizations
Special Skills Or Experience:
Passionate interest in and broad knowledge of higher education, including its current challenges and dynamics of change
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and demonstrated experience building effective communities with diverse stakeholders
Experience managing complex, multi-partner projects, including capacity to meet deadlines, manage time effectively, follow through, anticipate emerging needs and problems, and combine big-picture thinking with attention to detail
Experience building relationships, organizing networks, and guiding action in national or regional collaborations, working across diverse institutions and local settings.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and capacity to learn and use digital communications platforms.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular
Degree/Major: Bachelor's
Length Of Experience:
5 years of experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serving as lead manager for the Paradigm Project. Key duties include
organizing convenings and communications for working groups, design labs, advisory council, and steering group;
providing organizational support (but not necessarily subject-matter technical support) to working groups and design labs;
helping to organize and support networks of faculty, staff, students, and alums;
coordinating listening sessions and outreach to education leaders;
managing finances, budgeting, and operations for project activities;
assisting BT2P Director with fund-raising and grant-writing for project;
overseeing documentation of project activities;
work with BT2P Director, staff, and project leaders to develop, assess, and adapt project's change strategies.
Supporting the planning and management of the culminating virtual and in-person convenings of the PLACE Collaboratory (spring-summer, 2022)
Working with Director and staff on other duties as needed
Additional Information:
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon's experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs "Focused on Student Success." Elon's more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe
Nov 19, 2021
Full time
Summary Of Position:
The Senior Project Manager ( SPM ) will support BT2P's mission by helping to launch and oversee the Paradigm Project. This ambitious multi-year initiative, which constitutes the core of BT2P's future programming, aims to advance systemic transformation in U.S. undergraduate education through integrative design, movement-building, and public narrative change. BT2P has launched the initial phase of the Paradigm Project (through June 30, 2023), and we are acting to secure funding for a seven-year project plan that will combine public outreach, the creation and support of design teams and support networks, and advocacy with educational decision-makers. Working with and reporting to the BT2P Director, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of this nationally significant project. The SPM will also work with staff to support other BT2P programs as needed, including the final phase of BT2P's public humanities project, the PLACE Collaboratory. Application review will begin Januaary 7, 2022.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate or professional degree preferred
At least five years' program experience in higher education institutions, educational associations, or large multi-site or network-based non-profit organizations
Special Skills Or Experience:
Passionate interest in and broad knowledge of higher education, including its current challenges and dynamics of change
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and demonstrated experience building effective communities with diverse stakeholders
Experience managing complex, multi-partner projects, including capacity to meet deadlines, manage time effectively, follow through, anticipate emerging needs and problems, and combine big-picture thinking with attention to detail
Experience building relationships, organizing networks, and guiding action in national or regional collaborations, working across diverse institutions and local settings.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and capacity to learn and use digital communications platforms.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular
Degree/Major: Bachelor's
Length Of Experience:
5 years of experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serving as lead manager for the Paradigm Project. Key duties include
organizing convenings and communications for working groups, design labs, advisory council, and steering group;
providing organizational support (but not necessarily subject-matter technical support) to working groups and design labs;
helping to organize and support networks of faculty, staff, students, and alums;
coordinating listening sessions and outreach to education leaders;
managing finances, budgeting, and operations for project activities;
assisting BT2P Director with fund-raising and grant-writing for project;
overseeing documentation of project activities;
work with BT2P Director, staff, and project leaders to develop, assess, and adapt project's change strategies.
Supporting the planning and management of the culminating virtual and in-person convenings of the PLACE Collaboratory (spring-summer, 2022)
Working with Director and staff on other duties as needed
Additional Information:
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon's experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs "Focused on Student Success." Elon's more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe
