Description

Grays Harbor College is accepting applications for a Career and Technical Education & K-12 Support Specialist. The specialist is responsible for recruiting and providing holistic and intrusive academic support for students throughout Grays Harbor County and Pacific County service area who are pursuing Grays Harbor College through Career and Technical Education (CTE), Dual Credit and World Class Scholars programs and partnerships. This position will build community awareness of Grays Harbor College through the development of partnerships and strong relationships with advisory boards, labor representatives, high school and college faculty and administrators, community members, businesses, industry, school boards, Chambers of Commerce, and parents. The specialist will also assist in the coordination of campus-wide outreach and recruitment events designed to attract a diverse student body. The Carl D. Perkins Grant partially funds this position.

Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.

This position at Grays Harbor College has been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: .
Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities.

Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate outreach, recruitment, and engagement activities with service area high school staff, faculty, and family members. These events will focus on recruiting prospective students; explaining college entry processes and educational pathways; and guiding prospective students on what their next steps should be based on their area of interest and any dual credit accumulation.
• In close collaboration with the Grays Harbor College Foundation, coordinate the World Class Scholars Program at school districts in Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties.
• Provide outreach, including presentations and orientations to new and prospective students, high school counselors, GHC advisors, and other parties as needed to promote CTE, Dual Credit, and general college outreach opportunities.
• Coordinate college placement testing and credit transcription in partnership with students, K12 partners, and GHC Enrollment Services staff.
• Provide accurate, timely information and guidance to CTE and Dual Enrollment high school students, parents, school teachers, administrators, and district officials, representing the College at programs for the Dual Enrollment high school market, and encouraging dual credit students to consider attending GHC upon graduation.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of Programs of Study
• In partnership with other staff, maintain positive relationships with participating schools, higher education, business, industry, and other external partners that participate in a variety of activities that enhance students’ understanding of various aspects of the industry related to their field of study, and engage employers in a variety of career related learning experiences.
• Assists students enrolled in dual enrollment/credit programs with the creation of personalized education plans; course selection, understanding degree requirements and determining program of study, and clarifying career, educational and life goals.
• Implement a case management approach to monitoring enrollment and academic progress of program participants.
• Assists with entry registration and drop-in advising during peak periods as requested
• Maintain accurate files, forms, contact information, and the SERS (State Enrollment and Reporting System) online registration system containing all required documentation entered timely for articulated courses.
• In partnership with GHC’s Enrollment Services staff, evaluate high school transcripts and assist with the transcription of CTE and Dual Credit in ctcLink as requested.
• Serve as the College’s primary recruitment and entry pathway officer for CTE, dual enrollment and World Class Scholar students and their families.
• Use a mix of personalization and multi-channel communication options to keep prospective students on track with key activities to enroll and advance towards completion and transfer/career goals.
• Compile and report on outreach and enrollment data, program goals/outcomes and other required reports
• Engage in ongoing retention activities and events for students, specifically focused on historically underrepresented student populations and students in CTE programs to support retention and completion, including but not limited to summer bridge events, quarterly support and social events, check-in outreach communication campaigns, etc.
• Coordinate campus and other outreach-related activities focused on targeted populations, such as information sessions, application and registration workshops, campus tours, and lead planning efforts for events affiliated with the Carl D. Perkins Act.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in working with students in higher education or social service delivery setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience facilitating or teaching workshops, seminars and/or presentations
• Strong project management and computer skills
• Understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals from varied and diverse backgrounds

Desired Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in providing coordination of events or in recruitment
• Familiarity with college entry processes, including financial aid and scholarship processes
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with agencies, institutions, councils and/or businesses
• Experience with outreach and recruitment and/or entry services in a college setting
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in written, oral, and listening communications.
• Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English

Supplemental Information

In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

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  Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Darin Jones, Chief Executive of Human Resources, 360-538-4234. Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.