Program Specialist 2 - Transitional Studies Navigator - CECO C
Program Specialist 2 - Transitional Studies Navigator - CECO C
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Date of First Consideration:3/27/25
Salary Range:$45902 $61299 yearly depending on qualifications and experience
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.
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The Center for Education and Career Opportunities (CECO) program offers individuals aged 16 21 years old without a high school diploma the chance to return to school to continue their education. This program is run in coordination with King County and its Open Doors high school partner.
The Transitional Studies Navigator is a central member of the CECO team. Under the supervision of the CECO Program Manager and Director the CECO Transitional Studies Navigator is responsible for recruiting enrolling guiding and communicating between Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) and CECO to ensure that services and policies align. This includes providing wraparound support for all CECO Transitional Studies students as they navigate through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) / English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and into other career and college pathways. In coordination with other Transitional Studies staff this Navigator will also play a key role in assisting the unit with key processes around onboarding and BEdA grant compliance. The position offers navigation and student support success coaching and barrier reduction to ensure that students are not only successful within ABE/ESL but that they can successfully transition to the next level of their educational and/or career pathway.
Please note: This position is eligible for Assignment Pay based on the Dual Language Requirement.
Primary responsibilities include the following:- Assist with recruitment onboarding and orientation of CECO Transitional Studies students.
- Facilitate initial student pathway development to provide appropriate career college and pathway navigation for students.
- Facilitate student career/college exploration working oneonone with students to help them navigate their academic and career goalsincludingtransition plans to college level classes with CECO staff.
- Coordinate wraparound support and services with CECO and Transitional Studies staff to increase student success wellbeing and retention e.g. funding counseling workforce opportunities etc.
- Facilitate student connection to support services on and offcampus and followup checkin and connect with students regularly.
- Meet with students oneonone to assess potential barriers and develop strategies for support and student success.
- Develop maintain and sustain relationships with other programs and relevant departments oncampus: Transitional Studies Workforce Counseling & Advising.
- Support and oversee broader CECO Transitional Studies administrative processes that include course construction testing data collection and reporting.
- Assist in assessing student retention persistence and success data to develop processes and supports to close obligation gaps.
- Assist with strategic program development and collegewide participation and advocacy.
- Use cultural awareness and studentcentered practices to help students build a sense of belonging and connection in the program as well as in their broader community.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- OR two years of related experience in an educational or social services setting mentoring coaching counseling or advising students/clients
- Dual language requirement: English/Spanish
Knowledge Of:- Computer and database management skills including CRMs grant reporting databasesMicrosoft Office 365 Access Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word programs.
- ESL ABE and Basic Skills program requirements and guidelines as well as statewide funding practices.
- Best practices for youth reengagement within academic programs.
- Effective data management in electronic systems such as ctcLink/Peoplesoft applications.
- Methods and strategies for community engagement recruitment and outreach.
- Current theories including student development theory leadership development theories and equity and social justice frameworks.
Skill In:- Working with marginalized student populations specifically youth and young adult learners.
- Working directly with students providing navigation advising or counseling support services.
- Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness.
- Time management organization and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities.
- Entering and/or retrieving data accurately in computerized record keeping systems.
- Handling difficult and sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within college & legal guidelines.
- Writing/editing/proofreading clear and concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication with individuals inside and/or outside of the College.
- Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of students staff and the public in a friendly courteous and helpful manner.
Conditions of Employment
Physical Work Environment:
The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and inperson services are offered). This position will perform work in a standard office setting use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus. Please note there may be limited opportunities for online work depending on program or area needs. If authorized for online work employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs.
Terms Of Employment/Salary:
This position is allocated to pay range 42 under the Washington State Office of Financial Management higher education salary schedule. Salary placement for new employees is determined by the College. This position works 40 hours per week with a schedule dependent upon department needs. Hiring of this position is contingent on available funding as determined by the College President.Required Materials
To be considered for this position please submit the following:
- NEOGOVonline profile application and supplemental question(s)
- Cover letter describing relevant knowledge skills and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
- Current resume
- *Official degree required upon hire*
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability for the position.
Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted you may not modify the application.
Other Conditions:
Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students employees and applicants and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status political affiliation or belief citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States or presence of any physical sensory or mental disability. For our full nondiscrimination statement and contact information visit: with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes but is not limited to recruitment application hiring training termination conditions of employment and any other employersupported requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at.
In accordance withRCW 28B.112.080 applicants considered for this position will be requiredto discloseif they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act proof of authorization to work in the United States will be requiredat the time of hire.
Shoreline CC does not currently sponsor HB1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be requiredto submitto a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily precludeemployment but will be considered in determiningthe applicants suitability for the position.
Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
