Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Program Specialist 2 in the college's Center For Business & Industry Services (CBIS) and Career Center.

Under general supervision, the Program Specialist 2 will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day program operations in administering the DSHS/DVR PreETS (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services). This position will also develop and facilitate the delivery of comprehensive career services for all Big Bend Community College students which includes the development of content and training plans for a variety of career topics, the development of marketing/outreach plans, and will plan and oversee job fairs and career events. This position is scheduled to split the work week between the Center for Business & Industry Services (CBIS) and the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Career Services Department. This position reports to the Director of CBIS.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position closes on February 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Develop, administer, and train DSHS/ DVR PreETS (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services) in the areas of Work Readiness, Work Based Learning, and Self Advocacy to DVR eligible high school students (ages 14 – 21) from districts in the BBCC Service area. Provide on job support for each student participating in these programs.
• Provide outreach/collaboration with K-12 school administration, youth program resources, sponsorship partners, parents, students, and BBCC faculty and staff to assist in the delivery of DVR PreETS services, online and in person youth programming, and Career Services programing.
• Develop/facilitate the delivery of comprehensive career services for all BBCC students.
• Provide education and career pathway navigation for students including outreach to high school students and BBCC students.
• Develop content, training plans, monthly/annual schedules, workshops, and other activities for a variety of career and soft skills topics including job search, communication, time management, interviewing, resume building, and more.
• Assist students in assessing skills, abilities, and experience to determine education needs leading to employment in high wage/high demand occupations and successful program completion.
• Partner with students to create a plan to address career search, career goals, and target employers.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of job fairs and other career events.
• Develop marketing and other program related materials and timelines for CBIS programs and BBCC Career Services.
• Monitor, reconcile, and manage budgeting, invoicing, and grant compliance as required for DVR PreETS, Career Services, and other CBIS programming. All CBIS programming must show its ability to be self-sustaining through strategic planning and budgeting.
• Research and identify resources and information regarding Teen Worker Rules and DVR Initiatives to provide continuous improvement and development in the area of DVR PreETS Transitional Services.
• Assess barriers to success and assist students in identifying solutions. Connect students with resources across the campus and local community.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of diverse backgrounds and be a contributing member of the campus community; maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Contribute to other CBIS programming as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate student workers and volunteers.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to security and safety, understanding of SDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s values.
• Perform related duties and other responsibilities as may be required.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN:

• Experience providing services to and working with the public.
• Experience applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to different situations to reach a decision.
• Experience using computers, spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval systems, and word processing software including Excel, Word, and Outlook to accomplish daily work.
• Experience using social media and technology to increase efficiency in the outreach of students.
• Experience entering and extracting data from database applications.
• Experience with including prioritizing tasks, keeping track of information or work in progress, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, handling interruptions effectively, meeting competing deadlines.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Utilize leadership experience and the ability to take initiative.
• Build relationships with students, colleagues, and employers.
• Think critically, problem solve, and utilize sound judgment to make independent decisions.
• Learn new processes and applications.
• Exercise independent judgement in the application of knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of situations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage in one-on-one and in public forum conversations with students, parents, and the public.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Work independently and reliably. Regular and consistent attendance is expected.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment; prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Work independently. Regular and consistent attendance is expected and required. Some hours outside of regular business hours may be required.
• Demonstrate competency in ability to provide service in a multicultural environment.

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is sedentary in nature with frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions. Frequent use of computer, 10-key adding machine, and exposure to terminal screens in performing work assignments. Frequent need for oral and auditory communications. Occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs. in an office environment.

Basic work schedule is 40 hours per week. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the departments and various events. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Position will be required to travel off campus to meetings and events. This is an overtime eligible position.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At time of application, all candidates must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent education/experience.Equivalent education/experience means Associate’s degree plus 2 years of professional work experience in outreach, recruiting, marketing, and/or career services; OR

High School completion plus 4 years of professional work experience in outreach, recruiting, marketing, and/or career services.

• Previous work experience assisting job seekers with honing job search skills, identifying and working toward career goals, finding suitable careers, boosting networking skills, and getting referrals to employers.
• Experience with office technology including Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Zoom and other online communication tools.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license from Washington or another state and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Current valid automobile insurance.
• Experience working directly with individuals from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work experience in career services and/or previous work experience in human resources.
• Previous work experience in outreach/recruiting/marketing.
• Experience with budgeting, tracking, and monitoring revenue and expenses.
• Experience interpreting self-assessment tools such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Newly Revised Strong Interest Inventory.
• Experience with time management and project management.
• Teaching / training experience is preferred, specifically training students with vocational rehabilitation needs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

In addition to the minimum and desirable qualifications listed above, we desire candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to serving Latinx and other underrepresented student populations in higher education.

Application Instructions

This position closes on February 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

BBCC Online application.

Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*

Comprehensive resume or CV.*

Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*

Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page(Download PDF reader)of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

AgencyBig Bend Community College

Address7662 Chanute Street, NE

Moses Lake, Washington, 98837

Phone509-793-2008
509-793-2009

Websitehttp://www.bigbend.edu

Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. There are several plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Additional insurance coverage, like auto insurance, is available to state employees at reduced rates. Visit Washington Health Care Authority's Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov.

We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

Leave benefits include 12 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and vacation accrual of 12-24 days of vacation per year.

Big Bend encourages staff development, and personal and professional growth. Internal and external opportunities for training and development are offered each year to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. Participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.

For more information on what Washington State has to offer, visit Experience Washington at www.experiencewa.com.

For more information on the college you may visit our website at www.bigbend.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,401.00 - $4,541.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location