Program Specialist 4 (INTERNAL POSTING ONLY)

Moses Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5271 - 7082

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Program Specialist 4 in the colleges Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Department.

The BAS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of BBCCs two BAS programs: Bachelor of Applied Science- Applied Management (BAS-AM) and Bachelor of Applied Science-Behavioral Health (BAS-BH). The ideal candidate will balance program management holistic student support services outreach efforts instructional support and provide academic advising for current and potential BAS students.

Under general direction this position works closely with the Dean of Workforce Education and the Program Team to provide instructional student and clerical support for the BAS Programs. Reporting to the Director of Title V and Other Grants the BAS Coordinator will work in a team environment to facilitate a positive experience for students.

This is a full-time position and is overtime eligible. This is a hybrid position requiring regular on-campus presence with opportunities for remote work.

This position may work flexible hours including weekends and evenings in order to provide services to students or complete tasks on deadline.

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 December 11 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.

Essential Job Duties

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

Program Coordination and Administration 30%

Coordinate plan and direct the day-to-day operational details of the BAS programs. Serve as the point of contact for BAS students.
Partner with Wenatchee Valley College in the implementation of the BAS-BH program as outlined in the colleges memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Manage admission processes for BAS programs including screening application materials maintaining databases and delivering clear and timely communication to applicants.
Manage program enrollment waitlist and active roster. Analyze enrollment and grade reports to track progression and retention. Work proactively with Dean of Workforce Education to meet annual enrollment and student success goals.
Coordinate with instructional deans to complete and maintain reporting and compliance requirements pertinent to the BAS programs (e.g. Department of Health BHSS program approval renewal)
Conduct annual review of BAS handbooks to coincide with release of summer welcome packet.
Ensure responsiveness to current and future BAS student needs by maintaining appropriate communication with team members and other college staff/faculty. Proactively manage expectations of students staff and faculty.
Lead event planning and implementation for BAS activities.

Student Services and Academic Advising 30%

Coordinate and deliver support services for BAS students.
Provide academic advising for current and potential students.
Participate in New Student Enrollment advising events.

Outreach Recruitment and Marketing 15%

Conduct outreach for prospective students to the BAS programs. Work closely with the Communications Team to implement the annual multi-faceted outreach campaign. Measure impact and make changes to meet needs.
Represent the college and the BAS program to develop promote and enhance educational activities including service on various college community and state committees.

Faculty and Instructional Support 10%

Work closely with the instructional deans to coordinate the BAS programs annual schedule building recruit program faculty provide program-specific training to support faculty in courses; promote a professional environment and foster professional development.
Support program facultys work conducting continuous program assessment to make improvements to instruction services and supports for students.
Support instructors to ensure consistency in course branding management and compliance with accessibility requirements.
Support faculty to identify and coordinate BAS-AM Capstone Partnerships with local organizations.

Advisory Committees and Partnerships 10%

Facilitate BAS Advisory Committee meetings; maintain documentation including roster meeting minutes and agendas. Solicit feedback and implement changes as necessary to improve program.
Collaborate with university and community and technical college BAS programs to develop articulations and partnerships.
Serve as voting member on SBCTC Baccalaureate Leadership Council and/or other professional organizations as requested.

Fiscal and Resource Management 5%

Exercise fiscal responsibility for BAS program budgets. Ensure appropriate level of inventory for program use.
Work with Workforce Education Program Coordinator to order and disseminate program materials and supplies.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
One (1) year of experience delivering services such as advising outreach and/or coaching to students in an educational or related setting.
One (1) year of professional work experience in program development and/or coordination.
Experience working with individuals from diverse academic age socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity and academic success of college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in business administration management education or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Higher education work experience preferably in a community college setting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently in group settings including delivering presentations facilitating meetings and representing the organization at events.
Previous experience with student information systems such as PeopleSoft.
Familiarity with Canvas or equivalent learning management system.
Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple projects concurrently
Bicultural experience.

Application Instructions

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

BBCC Online application.
Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
Comprehensive resume or CV.*
Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
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.

BBCCreserves 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 Big Bend Community 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 thepolicies pageof 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 theCampus Safety and Security pageof 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.

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Position SummaryBig Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Program Specialist 4 in the colleges Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Department.The BAS Coordinator is responsible fo...