Opportunity Description

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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

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

Position Summary

Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin: Friday March 1, 2024

Salary range for this position is: $74,904/yr. - $103,440/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 Dean of Student Success, the Director of First Year Experience will be key member responsible for guiding and implementing the vision of First Year Experience at Seattle Central College. This role works collaboratively with the larger Student Services and Instruction Divisions, including enrollment services, academic advisors, program liaisons, faculty, and others to holistically support new students at Seattle Central College. First-Year Experience (FYE) is a combination of intentional activities and experiences designed to help new students learn and build essential skills to be successful in their education and personal pursuits. The timeline of FYE begins with the students’ admissions and is tailored to the students’ strengths and needs with targeted academic and campus-wide programming in their first year at Seattle Central. A successful overall student experience is interdependent with campus resources, organizations, and our larger community. Additionally, this role will play a key part collaborating campus and district-wide to implement a first-year experience course and first year activities and experiences.

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM, may vary depending on program needs and occasionally will include evenings and weekends as needed.

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: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

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:

First Year Experience Programming

• Partner with faculty and staff to create and promote comprehensive first year experience programming, services and workshops to general population Seattle Central College students
• Collaborate with colleagues across the campus and district on the overall development and vision of a First Year Experience, with a strategic eye on our historically underserved students
• Oversee the vision and timeline of the First Year Experience workgroup and participate in district First Year Experience committee and efforts
• Serve as content lead for the First Year Experience Workgroup, planning first year programming (I.e., orientation and welcome weeks) in partnership with various offices throughout campus (such as Student Services and Instruction)
• Create and maintain structure of an online First Year Experience canvas shell in collaboration with FYCS staff, E-learning, and faculty
• Assist with campus-wide efforts to build and assess a First Year Experience course/seminar for identified students
• Lead vision for FYE program communication efforts in partnership with the campus Communications and Marketing department to continuously manage the marketing and recruitment strategy for first-year experience programming (i.e., New Student Orientation, FYE course/seminar enrollment, etc.)
• Collaborate with instructional deans and the curriculum committee to scale up a first year experience course Partner with departments across campus to coordinate welcome week functions and other coordinated experiences for students in their first year
• Provide budget management and resource planning for the center
• Serve on appropriate college committees such as the District FYE Workgroup, Starfish Functional Team, District wide career services related committees, etc.
• Provide equity, diversity, and inclusion leadership, training and professional development opportunities for staff

Career Services Programming

• Collaborate with district career services colleagues to carry out career services programming and advising
• Lead campus efforts around career services events and workshops
• Create and implement vision for career services advising
• Serve on identified district and community-based career services related committees

Team Supervision and Organizational Leadership

• Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, supervision, performance evaluations, and leadership of First Year and Career Services staff
• Manage, train, and provide visions and direction for the First Year and Career Service staff’s delivery of programming and student-centered services, with attention to continuous improvement and support of student enrollment and retention
• Lead the team in developing efficient processes and procedures for enrollment, documentation, tracking, and serving new and returning students; engage in continuous process improvement
• Responsible for budget management for First Year and Career Services department
• Manage and facilitate conflict resolution techniques between staff and performance improvement plans with staff when necessary
• Create a student-focused, collaborative and supportive team environment that is response to diverse staff and student needs
• Oversees the general day-to-day operations of the First Year and Career Services center, including programming and activities related to first year experience and career exploration
• Develop and implement a referral process using technology to seamlessly and proactively refer students to an academic area of study
• Serve as an advocate for first year students furthest from educational justice, and for policy changes that impact these students
• Integrate partnerships with local community-based organizations and institutions into first year and career services
• Lead assessment and evidence/data analysis for all programming under the First Year and Career Services area by partnering with assessment and institutional research teams to ascertain the efficacy of new initiatives and strategies

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 or more years of progressive leadership such as program development or managerial experience
• Two or more years of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) such as professional level experience in culturally competent advising, community or campus event planning, orientation/first-year experience, leadership development, diversity initiatives, and/or staff training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of theoretical frameworks that guide work with first-year college students and student leaders including retention theory, student development theory, identity development theory, and social and cultural capital; an ability to align scholarship with practice and experience working with and developing programs for first-year students and leaders.

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

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 accommodations 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 “cyber bullying”.

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

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,904.00 - $103,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person