College Navigator

The Running Start College Navigator will assist the director of concurrent enrollment and is responsible for providing enrollment and retention assistance to students attending Wenatchee Valley College on the Omak campus specializing in the Running Start and Career and Technical Education programs.

Advising and Assisting Students:

• Assist all students with an emphasis on Running Start students in the development of academic and career goals course selection and the development of individualized educational plans.
• Advise students concerning college admissions requirements college transfer and professional/technical programs.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement admission testing orientation and registration of Running Start students.
• Maintain Running Start student files track report and followup on Running Start students and Running Start activities.
• Conduct intake advising and registration of new Running Start students to Wenatchee Valley College.
• Manage the book loan fund and data entry for all Wenatchee campus Running Start students.
• Develop and enhance all marketing materials that will be dispersed to the college high schools and community.
• Communicate with and track students regarding academic progress and assist with campus resources.
• Provide welcoming and helpful environment for students.
• Assist with frequent communications to students via a variety of technologies including text alerts emails and phone calls.

Outreach and Events:

• Conduct outreach visits and presentations/orientations at WVC Running Start feeder schools in the evenings.
• Act as a liaison for Wenatchee Valley College with high school personnel students and parents regarding information on the Running Start program including admission requirements policies and procedures.
• Coordinate PowerPoint presentations and workshops for Running Start students and parents.
• Communicate and work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Assist with activities to measure the effectiveness of outreach and orientation.
• Serve on college committees and assist with representation at community educational and outreach events.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated experience with speaking/presentations.
• Demonstrated experience building working relationships with high school counselors and administrators.
• Or if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Customer Service: Knowledge of customer service skills and best practices with ability to provide general and specialized student support with professional courtesy empathy and interest in positive problem solving.
• Oral communication: Speak clearly and persuasively actively listen and take the time to understand the points being made including asking questions as appropriate and responding to questions.
• Quality: Accurate and thorough look for ways to improve and promote quality provide feedback to improve performance monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner react well under pressure treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
• Problem solving: Ability to assess situations and think beyond the immediate issue to anticipate and fulfill future needs before they become complications.
• Diversity equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment inclusive of students faculty and staff of varying social economic cultural ideological gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical emotional and/or learning disabilities.
• Technical/computer skills: High level of proficiency and accuracy in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canvas PeopleSoft and other college systems; ability to be cross trained to provide basic technical support.
• Student services: Knowledge of college processes such as admissions enrollment and financial aid; ability to be cross trained to provide student services support.
• FERPA: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.

Terms of Employment:

This is a fulltime overtimeeligible exempt position contracted on an annual basis.

The starting salary hiring range for this position is $55000 to $60683. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. 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; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information please visit our benefits websiteat: Schedule & Environment:

• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.5 p.m. (1 hour lunch).
• Work is performed on campus in an indoor office setting with frequent inperson interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time perform extensive data entry and other computerrelated tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.

Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H1B Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

• All offers of employment are subject to 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state drivers license may be required.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max)
• Upload resume. (five pages max)
• Complete supplemental questions.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents please contact NeoGov Technical Support atfor assistance.

The closing date is 11:59 p.m. PST June 5 2025. The college reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race creed color national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability age parental status or families with children marital status religion genetic information honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030 040 and other federal and laws and regulations or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement:

Research suggests that women gender diverse BIPOC individuals may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator (509).
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager Wenatchi Hall 2133 (509)TTY/TTD: Dial 711 .

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.