Running Start Program Coordinator

North Seattle CollegeSeattle Central College

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Running Start Manager and Director of Advising, Transfer, and Running Start (ATRS), the Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the ATRS Department (Advising, Transfer, and Running Start), and administrative / secretarial support to the Director of Advising, Transfer, and Running Start and the Dean of Student Success. This position may oversee the work of Work-Study students.

This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

This position works : a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges : North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a including :

Competitive Pay Rates
Promotional Opportunities
Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
Transportation benefits
Tuition Waivers
PEBB Wellness Plan
Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures :

Attached current Resume

Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Notice to Applicants :

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on :

Support students with navigating the Running Start enrollment process by collecting and organizing students¿ quarterly Running Start documents and maintaining digital files connected to the enrollment process.

Review and process Enrollment Verification forms, Running Start student contracts, Fee Waiver and Book Voucher Financial Acknowledgement forms.

Track and maintain a list of prospective Running Start students eligible to register each quarter (facilitating appointment scheduling, group registration sessions, and orientation for new Running Start students)

Monitor and manage Running Start email account and voicemail as well as maintaining email templates for Running Start inquiries and enrollment processes.

Keep public-facing Running Start documents up to date online and monitor supply of paper documents in the Running Start office.

Support administration of the Running Start book voucher process.

Effectively use a student management system to review relevant student information.

Create and maintain up-to-date contact list of High School Registrars and Counselors.

Support the distribution of enrollment and grade reports to high schools.

Collaborate with the Running Start Manager and advisors in the organization and delivery of Running Start Information Sessions, New Student Orientation, and logistics and marketing materials for other Running Start events.

Maintain a presence at the Running Start front desk and support students and department visitors with check-in. Provide onboarding and support of student workers during front-desk shifts.

Keeps the Running Start Manager, Director of ATRS, and Dean of Student Success informed of significant and important items requiring review or action; obtains information from staff members and campus departments, relays assignments and projects, calls attention to deadlines, and obtains progress reports.

Serves as a liaison between ATRS and Campus IT; responsible for troubleshooting, solving technology problems, if possible, and referring issues to Campus IT via their ticketing process.

Collaborates and works closely with colleagues in all centers in the Advising, Transfer, and Running Start Departments on various projects, activities, and deadlines.

Supports Director of Advising and Dean of Student Success with administrative tasks necessary for departmental success.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate : (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

High school graduation or equivalent AND two or more years of experience in the department specialty OR equivalent education / experience.

Proficient in using spreadsheets, graphics, statistical, and database queries.

Experience providing excellent customer service in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment.

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to process documents in a high-volume work environment.

Ability to utilize program knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Ability to demonstrate detail and accuracy as well as communicate the information to others.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to produce and update spreadsheets, graphics, statistical and data based documents.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact .

OFFICE SETTING :

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants :

Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials

Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students

Ability to provide 1 : 1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion

Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship / status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."

Inquiries regarding compliance and / or grievance procedures may be directed to the .

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Program Coordinator • Seattle Central College