BEdA Navigators Job at Tacoma Community College
Priority Consideration Date: March 5, 2023
3 Positions Available
Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active and collaborative learning and support for learners, thanks to our creative and effective staff and faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
- Reflects the diversity of our community
- Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
- Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations
- Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
- Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.
Tacoma Community College’s BEdA department is looking for 3 dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team in supporting student success.
- High School Completion/Basic Skills Navigator – Primarily day hours
- English Language Acquisition (ELA) Navigator –Primarily day hours
- English Language Acquisition (ELA) Navigator – Primarily afternoon and evening hours
The BEdA department includes a range of programs including High School Plus (HS+),Basic Skills, ELA and I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training). The role of the BEdA Navigators is to engage with and support current and prospective students by providing comprehensive services that encourage students to persist in reaching their educational goals. The effective candidates will be a vital part of the BEdA team and coordinate with other TCC departments to ensure all students are welcomed into TCC programs. These three positions have many functions in common (Essential Functions) while focusing on different student populations. Individual functions are listed separately. These positions report to the Director of Basic Education for Adults. These positions are primarily in-person with some hybrid options available.
TCC strongly encourages individuals who have followed a non-traditional educational path to apply.
Advising Functions
Promote effective and inclusive onboarding of BEdA students by being a part of the intake and orientation team for BEdA.- Collaborate with student services staff and faculty to place students into appropriate levels of study and monitor student progress and participation.
- Advise prospective participants regarding program specific processes and potential academic and vocational options.
- Participate in program recruitment both internally and externally.
- Provide consistent, ongoing advising and support to students utilizing various modes of communication.
- Assist students with developing secondary and post-secondary educational plans.
- Work collaboratively to design and deliver group advising sessions and workshops including quarterly Educational Planning Day sessions.
- Utilize student engagement programs such as Civitas Inspire, and early alerts to provide timely supports.
Navigating Functions
- Promote student access, retention, and diversity by fostering a sense of community and belonging for BEdA participants and acting as a liaison to student support services.
- Initiate appropriate interventions for students who are experiencing academic or non-academic difficulties.
- Connect students with appropriate academic and funding resources when transitioning to college or career.
- Build relationships with students, college staff, and community partners that foster self-efficacy to increase persistence and success for underrepresented populations.
- Demystify college processes including assessment scores, placement, basic financial aid processes, and other funding options.
- Develop and maintain student records and reports as required by the college and other agencies, including tracking of I-BEST and career pathway program outcomes such as program completions, persistence data, GPA, Employment and transition to further training/academic program.
- Work with the director and Data Consultant to prepare and report student records and program data via college and agency reporting systems.
- Participate in committees, taskforces and events which build and promote the targeted initiatives and goals of the college.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Evaluate incoming high school transcripts and placement scores for the HS+ program.
- Communicate individual student requirements to faculty and maintain and submit accurate records for state reporting.
- Keep current on changes to high school graduation requirements (credit and non-credit) and attend local and state HS+ trainings.
- Evening hours required during peak enrollment times.
- Create culturally appropriate correspondence and develop marketing and other materials such as brochures, orientation packet, frequently asked questions, and portal or website information about the programs;
- communicate with the public, outside agencies, and other administrative liaisons as needed.
- Track students for IEL-Civics reporting
- Will focus on Gig Harbor and offsite support working and alternate schedule 12:00pm-8:30pm Monday - Thursday and 8:30am-5pm on Fridays.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and remote communications tools.
- Experience working with the historically underrepresented and non-dominant adult population
- Previous experience working in a Basic Skills Program.
- Multilingual
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.
- Reliable transportation.
The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders: students, staff, faculty, community partners, and the general public.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in complex systems.
- Commitment to serving the needs of historically underserved populations, including but not limited to low-income populations, limited-English speakers, and those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and other barriers to education and employment.
- Excellent customer service skills both in person and remotely including establishing, building and maintaining internal and external relationships that promote student success.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and willingness to serve diverse populations.
- The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- The ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
- An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, staff and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Commitment to professional growth.
Complete application packages must include the following:
- Tacoma Community College online application.
- Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
- Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
- Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.
Terms of Employment
These are full-time temporary exempt professional positions funded by grant funding sources. One ELA Navigator is scheduled to work 8:00am 4:30pm M-F, with 7:30am-6pm Monday - Thursday during the summer. The other ELA Navigator is scheduled to work 12:00pm - 8:30pm M-Th, 8:00am - 4:30pm Fridays, with 9:30am-8pm Monday - Thursday during the summer. The HS+/ABE Navigator is scheduled to work 9:00am-5:30pm M-F, with 7:30am-6pm Monday - Thursday during the summer and some evenings as needed. The continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding. The position's scheduled hours vary dependent on program and event needs. The salary range for this position is $56,788-58,000. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
Tacoma Community 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, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). 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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5157. Tacoma Community 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.
Benefits
The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024.
TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System
Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.
Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.
Health Insurance
Medical PlansEligible employees have several medical plan options to select from. Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.
Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2023
Employee
Employee & Children
Full Family
Resources: PEBB Website
Medical Plan information
PEBB Medical Plan Comparison
Dental Plans
Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.
Resource: Dental Plan Comparison
Vision
Covered under medical plan chosen.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & Limited Purpose FSA
FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.
Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $50,004, and is enrolled in a non- CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.
The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.
Resource: Navia Benefit Solutions
Life Insurance
Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.
Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee.
Resources:
MetLife Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD)
Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.
Resource: PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave
Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from
9.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the employment type and length of state service. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.
Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.
Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.
Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.
Retirement
Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.
Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly:
Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans
Faculty
Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP -TIAA – This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
TRS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
TRS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
Administrative/Exempt Employees
Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.
SBRP/TIAA – This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee’s contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.
PERS Plan 2 – A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.
PERS Plan 3 – A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.
PERS Rates Effective July 1, 2022.
TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2022.
State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:
Supplemental Retirement Savings:
State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):
SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.
Tuition Waiver
Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form (Download PDF reader).
Liberty Mutual
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates.
Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA (Download PDF reader)
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA (Download PDF reader)
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement
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