Maestros Para el Pueblo Manager

The Opportunity:Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for a Maestros Para el Pueblo (MPEP) Manager. This position is stationed at Skagit Valley College (SVC) Mount Vernon Campus and serves incoming students from local school districts such as Burlington-Edison School District (BESD) and Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) to transition into future teacher development programs. The position is part of the Maestros Consortium where the MPEP Manager serves as the transition pathway point for continuing education to baccalaureate programs at Western Washington University (WWU). Maestros is a future teacher development program that encourages and supports Burlington and Mount Vernon School District Latinx students and employees to pursue an educational pathway through SVC and WWU to become teachers who ideally return to work in their home district. This position is responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to implement a program development model that creates networks of support across all four institutions to eliminate barriers towards higher education access and degree completion. This position collaborates with various stakeholders within and throughout the community to increase the diversity of future teachers within the Mount Vernon and Burlington Edison school districts. In particular this position collaborates with WWU to increase the diversity of teacher applicant pools from BESD and MVSD for teacher preparation programs. The Maestros Program Manager position is employed by Skagit Valley College and will require frequent travel to BESD MVSD and WWU.

This is a full-time benefits-eligible exempt position reporting to the Director of Equity and Inclusion. This position is contingent upon program funding.

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Management Evaluation

• Collect and maintain current educational pathways information from SVC and WWU.
• Implement a cascading peer mentorship program connecting students from all institutions in collaboration with other offices;
• In collaboration with school partners (MVSD B-ESD) and WWU this SVC position will:
  • Maintain and review accurate and detailed documentation and outcomes on SVC Maestros students using various tracking and database software;
  • Monitor performance outcomes for the SVC Maestros program in connection with the implemented five-year strategic plan as directed by the MPEP Leadership Team;
  • In collaboration with school districts and WWU prepare and maintain data to assess strategic plan goals and deliverables;
  • Engage in regular follow-up contact and tracking of students data gathering and analysis and reporting related to SVC recruitment retention graduation and placement;
  • Maintain an SVC database of Maestros student educational progress and employment outcomes in collaboration with WWU; specifically work with a data sharing agreement to inform on job placement for MPEP students within BESD and MVSD;
  • Identify barriers faced by Maestros students and communicate the impact to leadership at each institution;
• Gather and track SVC Maestros student progression and critical points where information and resources are needed. Provide mentorship and referral services to students at these critical points;
• Attend SVC department meetings trainings or conferences necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Attend regularly MVSD B-ESD and WWU Navigator meetings that support the Maestros Consortium and goals of the MPEP Strategic Plan.
• Update the SVC Maestros website with current advising information and points of contact.
• Represent the MPEP in daily business at staff or college meetings and at meetings or conferences with the general public.

• In collaboration and partnership with SVC faculty and other staff coordinate facilitate and evaluate all aspects of entry and orientation events and activities for new Maestros participants including: program overview and expectations navigation of strengths and goals financial literacy career development motivation assessments and leadership development;
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with staff at WWU to facilitate information sharing and conduct student activities focused on transfer;
• Develop a network of partnerships with student support offices and individuals at each institution (e.g. Financial aid offices academic and career advising centers high school counselors offices of admission at SVC and WWU Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) teachers multicultural centers at SVC and WWU etc.) to support the access retention and completion of Maestros students;
• Develop implement and coordinate intervention strategies related to the Colleges Academic Progress policy by assisting students to make effective decisions toward their career and academic goals;
• In collaboration with Enrollment Services Financial Aid and Advising co-develop and deploy bilingual communications and first-year communication to foster smooth strength-based transitions to college;
• Develops budget plans and projects future program needs; develops budget requests or revisions and grant or contract proposals;
• Develop and establish procedures to implement new programs/or activities for MPEP students.

• Partner with Enrollment Services to identify and recruit students with a focus on transitioning from BESD and MVSD Schools into the Maestros educational program pathways at SVC;
• Provide outreach and recruitment information to potential Maestros students to SVC and support transition into WWU College of Education;
• Attend and participate in a variety of community meetings and events to recruit and outreach to a wide range of prospective and potential SVC Maestros students.

• Advise incoming current Maestros students into various Educational Pathways the college offers and help interpret academic and institutional policies for students;
• Develop individual educational plans for students including: identifying students skills strengths and interests; clarifying educational career and life goals; and supporting students in the enrollment process;
• Provide appropriate resources and referrals to students related to emergency funding community and campus resources such as counseling disability support services student equity and inclusion programming SVC Foundation Scholarships CAMP TRIO and financial aid.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge or understanding of:

• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Knowledge of college admission advising registration and financial aid policies and processes; Understanding of community resources for food housing funding and assessment;
• Educational programs including Basic Skills developmental education and academic and professional/technical certificates and degrees;
• Transfer programs in education and career pathways;
• State and federal laws affecting Skagit Valley College.

Skills in:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage logistical details;
• Using Microsoft Office Suite applications (including Word Excel and Outlook) and computer database programs or Student Management Systems;

Ability to:

• Work and interact effectively with colleagues staff students administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Work with diverse groups on and off campus;
• Present information to individuals and large groups orally and in writing;
• Maintain positive relationships with clients partner agencies instructors department staff and employees in other units;
• Promote and model appropriate workplace behavior with culturally diverse populations;
• Promote an unbiased open forum for the safe exchange of ideas and learning opportunities;
• Apply sound judgment common sense and tenacity to a variety of workplace scenarios;
• Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion;
• Work in a diverse dynamic and fast-paced workplace;
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree equivalent education or higher in Education Communications Human Services Social Sciences Student Development or closely related field; and one year of professional experience in the field;

or

• Strong oral and written bilingual/multi-lingual communication skills in Spanish and English;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management;

• Experience working with the Latinx Community and/or understanding of political economic and social issues affecting the Latinx population.

• Masters degree in Education Communications Human Services Social Sciences Student Development or related field;
• Experience advising students in educational programs;
• An understanding of the impact of teacher role models and a commitment to increasing Latinx representation in P-20 education;
• Understanding of the challenges facing the community college student population;
• Proven track record in developing deploying and evaluating student success and persistence strategies;
• Ability to collect analyze and report data to support program goals and reporting requirements.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month 100% full-time position is $71070 annually depending on experience;
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
• This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at Deadline:Priority screening will begin after June 30 2025. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date maybe considered until the position is filled.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Priority Screening Date: June 30 2025
  Interviews with Committee: July 14-17 2025
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: August 1 2025 or August 16 2025
  
  Application Procedure:
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at includes the following:
     • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
     • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
     • A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  • Prior to employment 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.
    
    Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  
  
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
  
  Application Assistance:If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources at Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at by the application closing date. Information on SVCsReasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040.
  
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  Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
  
  Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or . For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or . Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace continually support and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.