HEP Educational Planner (INTERNAL POSTING ONLY)

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Educational Planner.

The Educational Planner is responsible in providing services to facilitate the enrollment and success of BEdA (Basic Education for Adults) students enrolled in Open Doors High School completion GED HEP (High School Equivalency Program) and/or English Language Acquisition (ELA) related classes. The BEdA Program provides high school completion and professional-technical education to youth and adults.

This position has extensive involvement with BBCC faculty staff students and the public to support the operation of the BEdA program. Under some programs the Educational Planner will also interact with parents and school district personnel. This is a full-time grant and contract-funded position reporting to the BEdA Site Manager. This position is dependent upon continued funding.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students the HEART of BBCC and our employees the SOUL are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCCs organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities first choice to dream learn and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action establishing a standard for how we interact with each other present BBCC in the community serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity Inclusion & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by October 12 2025.Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

Primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Respond to BEdA program inquiries providing appropriate information to prospective current and returning students and/or parents on the graduation and enrollment requirements.
• Provide intake services to new students including but not limited to program eligibility screening orientation academic advising registration and barrier assessment services. Registration testing and informational events may occur during the evening or on weekends.
• Complete transcript and prior learning credit evaluations to determine required coursework and develop educational plan.
• Educational and career advising to aid student exploration of BBCCs educational pathways options.
• Make referrals to campus or community resources as appropriate to remove barriers necessary for educational success.
• Provide students with academic advising and continued educational planning; monitor academic progress; and implement retention interventions as appropriate.
• Provide career advising to assist in student transitioning s to college work or military opportunities including co-enrolling students into college classes career advising and coordinating with employers college recruiters and/or advisors.
• Manage a caseload of students regarding their progress accessing resources navigating the college or removing barriers while achieving their education employment and career goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate electronic student files and data collection processes for grants department goals and state or federal reporting.
• Establish and maintain accurate computerized student files and record keeping systems; and collect maintain and report on student outcomes data.
• Serve as a resource advocate for students and assist them in becoming self-directed in their educational planning process.
• Design and deliver PowerPoint presentations and workshops to students. Topics include foundation skills such as technology literacy academic success strategies study skills problem solving critical thinking job readiness/preparation skills and career decision-making strategies.
• Provide outreach to the public other agencies and communities to facilitate enrollment discuss policies referral procedures and services.
• Conduct outreach visits and presentations/orientations at schools or community events in the evenings weekends and as needed. Act as a liaison for Big Bend Community College with high school personnel students and parents regarding information on the college and BEdA programs including admission requirements policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison to campus departments to coordinate services for BEdA students including academic support as well as multicultural and career exploration activities.
• Coordinate peer mentoring services at assigned offsite locations.
• Assist with activities to measure the effectiveness of services to students. Serve on college committees and assist with representation at community educational and outreach events.

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes but is not limited to security and safety understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) equipment fire disaster safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensure the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner reflective of the colleges values.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

• This position requires regular travel throughout the BBCC service district to provide advising attend trainings meetings or outreach events.
• Excellent customer service communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students colleagues and staff representing a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to foster an atmosphere that is welcoming inclusive and respectful of all individuals including students faculty staff and the community at-large.
• Effective written verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and professional discussion groups networking events or student workshops.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities to work independently and make informed decisions with the ability to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as information systems customer relationship management databases spreadsheet modeling software word processing calendar e-mail and other related computer applications.
• Accurately enter data utilize databases track information and generate reports for various audiences.
• Ability to comply with maintain an understanding and explain policies procedures or program requirements and ensure program student understand and adhere to them.
• Ability to assist students --earn credentials including a high school diploma or GED to prepare for entry into higher-paying high-demand fields with value in the labor market.
• Ability to proactively identify needs of student and provide informational sessions regarding resources and tools in employment training basic food college services and other local services.
• Knowledge of student support programs at BBCC and surrounding communities to provide students with referral to appropriate BBCC resources and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution
• One year of full-time work experience with at-risk youth migrant seasonal farmworkers and their dependents and/or disadvantaged populations.
• One year of experience providing academic or career advising.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to travel throughout the BBCC service district on a flexible schedule.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with federal or state funded programs state agencies or non-profits especially BEdA HEP and Open Doors programs.
• Experience working with financial aid applications and award processes.
• Experience coordinating work-based learning opportunities.
• Experience with developmental education coursework and strategies.
• Familiarity with the Open Doors BEdA HEP Programs.
• Previous experience in higher education or a community college setting.
• Experience with post-secondary advising.
• Strong interpersonal customer service and/or public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of community and campus resources.
• Knowledge of community and campus resources.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received byOctober 12 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for considerationapplicantsmust meet required qualifications andsubmita complete application packet which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of See Resume may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents submitted but not requested by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy diversity statement letters of recommendation student evaluations performance evaluations etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position reject all applicants reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified at any time without notice.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 employers. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake WA 98837; or via email at .

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at .

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students employees and community. Detailed information regarding campus security crime statistics for the most recent-three year period and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression religion age color creed national or ethnic origin physical mental or sensory disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability marital status pregnancy status or families with children a mother breastfeeding her child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C genetic information and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.