Program Specialist 2 – BEdA

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

position Overview

• Proactively welcome and support visitors from diverse populations by providing accurate and timely information using translation tools when needed.
• Respond to electronic, phone, and in-person requests for specific program information and initiate paperwork when necessary, including verifying eligibility for program participants with an emphasis on providing outstanding customer service and problem solving.
• Ensure outgoing program phone and email messages are current and accurate and that all telephone and email inquiries are responded to within two business days.
• Collaborate with work study front desk staff to complete daily office tasks like sending appointment reminders to students, preparing orientation and workshop booklets, etc.
• Schedule advising appointments.
• Support navigators with day-to-day tasks and communications with students including sending out workshop, orientation, and appointment reminders.
• Coordinate with navigators and the Associate Dean to resolve student concerns by identifying the issues, determining the procedural steps necessary to bring resolution, working with program staff to implement the resolution, and communicating the results to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with partner departments such as Advising, Access Services, Enrollment Services, and Outreach and Recruitment to ensure students receive high quality, appropriate services in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the evening proctor and front desk staff to facilitate the laptop checkout program.
• Work with BEdA staff, partner departments, and external stakeholders to coordinate and disseminate the schedules and staff attendance for special events, testing, orientations, workshops, and class visits.
• Book spaces on campus for orientations, workshops, weekly team meetings, and enrollment classroom visits.
• Provide support during orientations and workshops by checking students in and assisting with student log-in support.
• Proctor student CASAS testing and writing samples.
• Keep front desk stocked with flyers, handouts, and other common materials (all available in SharePoint)
• Check office supplies and keep track of general numbers of important items (pens, stickies, batteries, etc.) Place office supply orders as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college
• Two years of experience providing front-facing customer assistance regarding inquiries, complaints, problem solving, and coordinating office processes.
• OR equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Bookings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, specifically Adult Basic Education, English Language Acquisition, and Developmental Education programs
• Experience working with and providing services to underrepresented populations.

The successful candidate must demonstrate

• A commitment to cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement
• The ability to maintain confidentiality around student information and abide by FERPA regulations
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Robust problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tact and diplomacy in responding to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• The ability to actively prioritize and multi-task

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College application
2. Resume & cover letter. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meet the qualifications for this position.
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. During the summer months, Tacoma Community College operates on a Monday through Thursday schedule. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the department’s needs. The salary range is $45,024 – $60,132. Tacoma Community College offers 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 for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is “All Other WFSE Classified”.Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-566-5115. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.