Maestros Navigator

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking a Maestros Navigator to support and expand access to college pathways leading to teaching professions for high school students. 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.

This position plays a key role in promoting college access through recruitment and enrollment. Responsible for proactive individualized involvement in driving students success this position will contribute to student retention and completion strategies in collaboration with the student their family and high school partners.

The Maestros Navigator delivers outreach recruitment advising and retention activities to support the colleges strategic goal of increasing enrollment and success. Primary duties include facilitating program information sessions college application sessions supporting students through the enrollment process providing technical assistance and general advising. This position also provides ongoing retention support each quarter.

This position is a 100% full-time exempt position. The position may work onsite from either the Mount Vernon or Whidbey Island campus and includes regular travel to area high schools SVC sites (such as San Juan) and community events. The role requires a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and occasional split shifts.

This position collaborates with various stakeholders within and throughout the community to improve access to college advising and clarity regarding pathways leading to college degrees in particular this position collaborates with Western Washington University 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.

• 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.

Community Engagement

• Represent Skagit Valley College (SVC) at high school college community fairs and outreach events;
• Attend meetings and events that promote SVC education programs to prospective students families high school partners and community organizations;
• Communicate critical deadlines enrollment processes and program updates to high school partners students and families;
• Collaborate with Outreach & Recruitment Counseling & Navigation Financial Aid and Enrollment Services to provide coordinated support for students.

• Monitor inbox and respond to inquiries;
• Act as a first point of contact to facilitate the recruitment and enrollment of students;
• Plan and implement information sessions application sessions classroom/school visits campus events and other activities focused on students and their families;
• Coordinate and deliver campus tours for prospective students.

• Participate in registration events as assigned;
• Provide general advising to prospective and current students regarding academic options program requirements and transition to college;
• Support students in understanding placement course options impacts of academic decisions and how to maximize dual credit options;
• Refer students to appropriate support including tutoring financial aid disability access services career exploration and other available resources;
• Conduct proactive outreach to support students academic progress and program completion.
• In collaboration with school partners (MVSD B-ESD) and WWU this SVC position will:
  • Engage in regular follow-up contact and tracking of students data gathering and analysis and reporting related to SVC recruitment retention and placement;
  • Maintain and review accurate and detailed documentation and outcomes on SVC Maestros students using various tracking and database software;
  • Review student course history and plan educational plans.

• Send students multi-channel communications including e-mail and SMS text using TargetX to support recruitment enrollment and engagement in education programs;
• Participate in targeted marketing campaigns and lead generation activities aimed at increasing participation in dual credit programs.

• Perform other special projects and related duties as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge or understanding of:

• State and national accreditation requirements including FERPA;
• Specific issues students from non-dominant populations face when entering dual credit programs and/or college;
• Ability to learn and support college admission advising registration and financial aid policies and processes;
• Understanding of community resources for food housing funding and assessment;
• Knowledge of educational programs including Basic Skills developmental education and academic and professional/technical certificates and degrees;
• Skagit Valley College education transfer programs and career pathways.

Skills in:

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint or related programs;
• Strong project management skills;
• This role requires regular communication with students and families who speak Spanish; bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

Ability to:

• Promote and model appropriate workplace behavior with culturally diverse populations;
• 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;
• 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;
• Work effectively in a diverse dynamic and fast paced workplace;
• Present information to individuals and large groups orally and in writing;
• Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion;
• Interpret community college and accreditation regulations and maintain compliance with the rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree equivalent education or higher in Education Communications Human Services Social Sciences Student Development or closely related field; and One (1) year of professional experience in the field;

• 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 $61000 - $66000 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 August 16 2026. 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: August 16 2026
  Interviews with Committee: Week of August 24th
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
  
  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.