Date:                   January 16, 2014              

Title of Position:  Executive Director: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Berkshire Community College 

Salary:                            Mid to high $70s (commensurate with education and experience) with benefits

Effective:            Spring 2014

 

 OLLI Program Description:  The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College (OLLI at BCC) is a membership organization affiliated with BCC and three other educational partners in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts: Bard College at Simon’s Rock, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Williams College.  With its approximately 1,000 members, OLLI at BCC provides classes, trips, special events, and lectures that its members value.  OLLI at BCC programs are designed for people age 50 and over, but classes are open to all ages and education levels. For more detailed information on OLLI at BCC, please see the attached job description and additional information sheet, or visit OLLI at BCC’s website:  www.berkshireOLLI.org 

 

Position Overview: The Executive Director (ED) works as liaison with OLLI at BCC’s educational partners and in concert with the president of OLLI at BCC, its Board of Directors, and BCC’s Vice President for Community Education and Workforce Development to recommend, implement, and improve OLLI at BCC’s policies, procedures, and programs to achieve and further the mission of the organization.  For more detailed information, please see the attached job description.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of administrative experience and two years of supervisory experience.

·         At least two years of demonstrated success in a position that requires fiscal management.

·         At least two years of communication experience including writing, public speaking, and relationship-building.

·         Strong management skills.

·         Familiarity with standard office tools such as Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, and online registration systems as well as familiarity with HTML mark-up language and content management systems for web page creation and editing.

·         Experience working with a board of directors, preferred.

For additional requirements, please see the attached job description.

 

Additional information:          Source of Funding:  Bernard Osher Foundation endowment grant      

                                                Area of Assignment:  Community Education and Workforce Development Division

                                                 

            MCCC      AFSCME      DCE      Non-Unit       Full-time      Part -Time   

 

Application Procedures:  For consideration, send cover letter, resume, and a list of names and telephone numbers for three (3) recent job-related references to the Human Resources Office, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.  snichols@berkshirecc.edu   Those selected as finalists will be required to provide the names, titles, institutions, and business and home phone numbers of five references.

 

Application review will begin on February 21, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

 

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Deborah Cote, Vice President for Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at 413-499-4660, ext 1022, Susan B. Anthony Annex Building, Room A19.