Student Support Specialist: Education and Leadership Programs (Part Time Temporary)

Position Summary

Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin : Wednesday July 3rd, 2024

Salary range for this position is : $33,864 / yr - $39,305 / yr.

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

Under the supervision of the Director of Education and Leadership Programs, the Student Support Specialist will be responsible for planning and facilitating orientation workshops for ARE and Leadership programs students and program faculty, attending class sessions to support student attendance and achievement, as well as to liaise with program tutors.

Maintaining detailed records of students progress, grades, GPA, internship availability, etc., and sharing with program faculty and partners.

Coordinating regular meetings with program faculty to discuss student learning and sessions with the Learning Support Network (tutoring center).

Meeting with ARE and Leadership programs students individually to assess progress, make necessary referrals, etc. Facilitating study skills workshops.

Planning and facilitating other enrichment opportunities including field trips, graduations, career panels, speaker series, etc.

Creating and distributing all program marketing materials including fliers, applications, etc.

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 Requirements :

• 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 is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options.

As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on :

• Interacting with students.
• Support racially and culturally diverse student population that spans a broad range of languages, identities, socio-economic levels, and educational experiences.
• Provide academic and professional wraparound support to all students in ARE and Leadership programs including but not limited to, successful study habits, work experience, transfer preparation, financial aid assistance, referrals to on- and off-campus services as needed, etc.
• Use intrusive advising methods to remind students about enrollment, tuition, scholarship deadlines, and other important information on a regular basis.
• Provide enrollment in ARE and Leadership programs courses to student cohorts
• Provide electronic and in-person support for applicant questions.
• Review applications for program readiness
• Communicate with applicants, including sending admission materials
• Work with the Registrar, Workforce, community based partners and Financial Aid to accept new ARE and Leadership Programs students
• Develop, coordinate, and implement new student orientation, summer bridge and supervisor orientations
• Coordinate and conduct information sessions at community based social service agencies

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

• Bachelor s Degree in a field closely aligned with job description
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to create a positive, caring, and welcoming environment that supports student learning and educational goal attainment.
• Ability to work in a self-guided environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with students, faculty, and staff in a way that supports Seattle Colleges goal of Student Success
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, underrepresented student populations and in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds that advance all aspects of equity.

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.
• Is 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.

Disability Accommodation

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

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Inquiries regarding compliance and / or grievance procedures may be directed to the college s Director of Legal Compliance :

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

206) 934-3873