Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id eAGNP1929920; Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:25:02 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:25:02 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <BFF4EAE35098D4118A9E0001028382D709D711@64-204-200-66.client.dsl.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Harneen Chernow" <hchernow@massaflcio.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3890] job posting X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3134 Lines: 74 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Worker Education Program Director, SEIU Local 285 Direct and develop cutting-edge education programs for a labor/ management project of SEIU Local 285 and unionized Massachusetts healthcare employers! Current programs include a State-of-the-art Workplace Education Program (English for Speakers of Other Languages and Adult Basic Education classes) a dynamic union leadership skills development program, and a career ladders and training project for union members. General Statement of Duties: Responsibilities include seeking funding for, developing, implementing and directing workplace-based education, training and upgrading programs; supervising education staff; and overseeing all program budgets, finances and records. Outline of Duties: * Oversee compliance with grants from all funding agencies * Administer budget * Direct WEP program staff and all program activities * Develop and implement fundraising plan * Establish and staff ongoing labor/management committees to oversee programs * Plan educational and training offerings * Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of all outreach, recruitment, counseling, assessment, enrollment and course completion activities * Develop procedures for evaluating and monitoring success of program and member progress * Serve as liaison between unions, work sites and educational providers * Develop union and work site leadership to work on WEP activities * Coordinate and chair WEP Advisory Board meetings and activities * Oversee program operations relating to record keeping of worker/students * Work with union locals on long-term funding and program goals * Develop procedures and forms to assist in student career and educational plans * Provide feedback to work sites, union representatives, instructors, and union liaisons regarding success of program Qualifications: * Ability to work within a labor/management context * Commitment to education as a means to social change * Experience working with unions and commitment to union principles * 2 years administrative and/or supervisory experience * Ability to work independently within Board-established guidelines and mediate varying institutions and constituencies * Grant writing and grant management experience * Knowledge of healthcare worker training issues a plus * Experience running skills training, union training, and/or adult education programs for adult learners in non-traditional settings * Strong communication and leadership skills * Knowledge of Spanish or Hatian Creole a plus Supervision: The Director will report to a joint labor/management advisory board and, under their policy direction, will be responsible for all the executive, administrative and financial functions of the program. Salary & Benefits: 50+ and outstanding benefits package Send resume, cover letter and 3 references ASAP to: Director, Worker Education Program, c/o SEIU Local 285, 21 Fellows Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, Fax: (617) 541-6839 No Phone Calls Please WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Women & Minority applicants are encouraged to apply posted November 1, 2000
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