Student Success Specialist, Running Start

Position Summary

Salary for this position is $71,466.55 / yr. (DOE)

Position open until filled / Initial review of application materials will begin on Monday, 8 / 12 / 2024

Under the supervision of the Running Start Manager, the Student Success Specialist, Running Start position is responsible for providing enrollment, retention and completion assistance to students attending North Seattle College.

This position provides direct advising services to Running Start students and supports the administration of the Running Start program.

This is a full-time position scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 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 does not directly supervise permanent staff although there may be opportunities to work with trained student-workers.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State Employee.

To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here :

Application Procedures

• Attach current resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

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.

What you will be working on :

• Provide information on Running Start policies and procedures to students, parents, high school counselors, and college personnel.
• Assist Running Start students with course selection and the development of individualized education goals.
• Advise prospective, new, and current Running Start students concerning college admission requirements, assessment / placement options, college transfer, and professional / technical programs, degree requirements, and transfer process.
• Assess Running Start student progress toward degree or certificate requirements and make appropriate referrals for students in need of academic or personal counseling.
• Provide programming and interventions aimed at promoting student retention and completion throughout the student experience such as orientation for new students, educational planning workshops, or appointments for continuing students.
• Provide leadership, coordination, tracking, reporting and assessment for the Running Start book loan library and coordination with the campus bookstore.
• Prepare and update Running Start advising materials.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement Running Start student processes.
• Develop and implement assessment goals and tracking for outreach events including information sessions, high school collaboration and prospective student inquiries.
• Liaison with high school counselors and college personnel regarding Running Start program and processes.
• Maintain Running Start student records and prepare reports as needed.
• Provide presentations for Running Start orientations, information sessions., and participate in other outreach and recruitment activities.
• Effectively manage projects including creating marketing material, website content, classroom presentations, room reservations, and event logistics.
• Develop, coordinate and implement programming for students transitioning from Running Start to college transfer or career training programs at North Seattle College.
• Collaborate with Running Start Manager to develop, implement, and assess goals and learning outcomes for orientations, information sessions, and student life cycle.
• Assist Running Start students in the development of educational, career, and life goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSC and four-year institutions.
• Assist students with completing applications for graduation.
• Participate in the development of program priorities as a member of the NSC Advising and Student Success Services team.
• Communicate and work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.
• Provide information on Running Start policies and procedures to students, parents, high school counselors, and college personnel.
• Assist Running Start students with course selection and the development of individualized education goals.
• Advise prospective, new, and current Running Start students concerning college admission requirements, assessment / placement options, college transfer, and professional / technical programs, degree requirements, and transfer process.
• Assess Running Start student progress toward degree or certificate requirements and make appropriate referrals for students in need of academic or personal counseling.
• Provide programming and interventions aimed at promoting student retention and completion throughout the student experience such as orientation for new students, educational planning workshops, or appointments for continuing students.
• Provide leadership, coordination, tracking, reporting and assessment for the Running Start book loan library and coordination with the campus bookstore.
• Prepare and update Running Start advising materials.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement Running Start student processes.
• Develop and implement assessment goals and tracking for outreach events including information sessions, high school collaboration and prospective student inquiries.
• Liaison with high school counselors and college personnel regarding Running Start program and processes.
• Maintain Running Start student records and prepare reports as needed.
• Provide presentations for Running Start orientations, information sessions., and participate in other outreach and recruitment activities.
• Effectively manage projects including creating marketing material, website content, classroom presentations, room reservations, and event logistics.
• Develop, coordinate and implement programming for students transitioning from Running Start to college transfer or career training programs at North Seattle College.
• Collaborate with Running Start Manager to develop, implement, and assess goals and learning outcomes for orientations, information sessions, and student life cycle.
• Assist Running Start students in the development of educational, career, and life goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSC and four-year institutions.
• Assist students with completing applications for graduation.
• Participate in the development of program priorities as a member of the NSC Advising and Student Success Services team.
• Communicate and work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.

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 description.

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

• Bachelor s degree in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.
• Two years experience with student services in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.
• Proven highly motivated, flexible, self-starter.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of articulation and transfer agreements between community colleges and four-year transfer institutions.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, providing workshops, and presentations.
• Prior involvement in event planning and programming in higher education setting.

Bachelor s degree in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.

Two years experience with student services in higher education

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail.

Demonstrated experience with working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.

Proven highly motivated, flexible, self-starter.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge of articulation and transfer agreements between community colleges and four-year transfer institutions.

Demonstrated experience teaching, providing workshops, and presentations.

Prior involvement in event planning and programming in higher education setting.

Physical Requirements

The Position

Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.

• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• Regularly required to provide 1 : 1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping;

and traversing up and down stairs.

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, 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 Director of Legal Compliance : 1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803 (206) 934-3873

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.