Job Opening - Program Coordinator, Running Start/Advising

North Seattle Community College has a position available in the Student Success Services office.  For additional information view on the web at http://hr.seattlecolleges.edu/jobs.aspx?id=366&type=2&int=External

Position: PROGRAM COORDINATOR, RUNNING START/ADVISING - Job # 10-070-NCRG

External Job Posting

Salary: (Range 37) $2,433 to $3,250 DOE per month.

Location: NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Posting Date: 8/30/2010

Closing Date: 9/13/2010

Summary

This is a full-time, classified position in the Student Services division Advising Center at North Seattle Community College (NSCC).  Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding. This position reports to the Running Start Student Success Specialist and provides information and advising services to all students specializing in Running Start regarding NSCC policies and procedures, course eligibility, program requirements, course selection and the development of educational plans. This position also assists the Running Start Student Success Specialist and the Associate Dean of Student Success Services and provides program support to the Running Start program and Advising/Student Success Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist all students specializing in Running Start students with course selection and the development of educational plans, assessment of incoming credits, interpretation of test results, college transfer and professional/technical programs and degree requirements, college admissions requirements, and NSCC policies and procedures.

• Provide information on Running Start policies and procedures to students, parents, high school and college personnel.

• Track and assess all students specializing in Running Start students progress toward degree or certificate requirements and make appropriate referrals for students in need of academic or personal counseling.

• Maintain student records, Running Start student records and prepare reports.

• Assist with the implementation of the Running Start book library.

• Attend Advising/Student Success Department and other applicable meetings.

• Prepare and update general advising and Running Start advising materials.

• Provide presentations for general new student orientations and Running Start orientations.

• Participate in student development, retention, and recruitment activities.

• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement Running Start student processes.

• Liaison with high school counselors and college personnel regarding the Running Start Program.

• Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSCC and four-year colleges and universities.

• Communicate and work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.

• Perform other related essential duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School graduation or equivalent AND

• Two (2) years experience in college advising OR

• Equivalent education/experience.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and diverse physical and learning disabilities.

• Strong customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Student Development, or a related field.

• Student services experience within the Washington community college system.

• Ability to work under pressure, and to explain policies and programs with sensitivity and awareness of different students’ needs.

• Computer skills, including database management; Excel, Access.

• Familiarity with on-line student management systems.

• Strong written communication and listening skills.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time.

• Requires operating a telephone and computer/electronic equipment.

• Requires having general vision, hearing and listening, and speaking clearly.

• Requires performing on a daily basis reading and writing English, basic arithmetic,  drawing conclusions, analyzing data, searching for solutions, creating methodologies, and managing resources/directing projects.

• Requires working under pressure and rapidly for prolonged periods of time.

• Requires working indoors, at a desk, bench or window, in an office or control room for long periods of time.   

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  Occasional evening hours are required.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

SELECTION PROCESS

Only completed applications received electronically by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date will be considered. Paper applications are not accepted. Within two to six weeks after the position closes, candidates selected to continue in the hiring process will be contacted by a college representative for an interview. If you have not been contacted during this time, you can assume that you are not being considered further in the process. Copies or originals of certificates, licenses or other required documents will be required if hired.

BENEFITS

Seattle Community Colleges are public, two-year institutions. Classified employees receive excellent benefits including subsidized transportation costs, medical, dental, vision, state retirement, paid sick leave, vacation days and holidays.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is in a union shop bargaining unit. As a condition of employment, you must within 30 days after appointment (1) become a member of the Washington State Federation of State Employees (WFSE), or (2) pay a representative fee, or (3) pay a non-association fee. Non–payment of such fee is grounds for dismissal. Any dispute between you and the employee organization as to the amount of the representation fee can be resolved only under procedures provided by the employee organization, not the employer.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations in the application and/or selection process, including materials in an alternate format, shall be made available for individuals who qualify under the provisions of ADA/504. Requests for accommodation must be submitted in advance to avoid possible delay of accommodation availability by contacting the Seattle Community Colleges District Human Resource Office at (206) 587-4155 or direct TTY (206) 516-2953. The deaf and hard of hearing can call the Relay Service at (800) 833-6388 or 711, and the Deaf-Blind can call Braille Relay at (800) 833-6385.

• Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer

1500 Harvard Ave.

Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 587-4100

• Section 504/ADA Coordinator

1500 Harvard Ave.

Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 587-4155