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.¿¿¿¿
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 great benefits package 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.
Salary Range for this position is $75,000/yr. to $79,950/yr.
Position open until filled/Initial review of application materials will begin on Tuesday, 6/4/2024.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS Pro-Staff Union.
This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
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.
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.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Advising, the Manager, Running Start will be responsible for providing enrollment and retention assistance to students attending North Seattle College, and specializes in the coordination, management, and leadership of the Running Start Program.
This position supervises a Student Success Specialist.
What you will be working on:

• Act as primary point of contact for Running Start program inquiries. Interpret and explain complex processes and guidelines to students, families, external partners, district, and college staff including admission requirements, policies and procedures.
• Create individualized educational plans for Running Start students, including course selection and high school graduation requirements while implementing policies which support student success.
• Advise Running Start students, concerning college admissions requirements, college transfer and professional/technical programs, degree requirements and transfer requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Running Start program including admissions, registration, advising, prospective student and family inquires.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement admission, testing, orientation, and registration of Running Start students.
• Provide leadership, supervision and training for Running Start Program personnel and support staff and training to faculty and staff on Running Start issues.
• Collaborate and work closely with instructional deans to coordinate curriculum offerings for Running Start students.
• Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSC and four-year colleges and universities.
• Design, coordinate, and promote Running Start program information and activities through brochures, flyers, newsletters, workshops, multi-media applications and events.
• Extract data from the student management system (ctcLink)to prepare, manage and distribute monthly enrollment reports for participating high schools and districts per OSPI and SBCTC guidelines.
• Conduct regular, internal audits of student records for Running Start participants to ensure accuracy of monthly billing statements and collaborate with the college district office to implement timely billing and reporting.
• Participate in the development of program priorities and budget management.
• Participate in outreach/recruitment activities to promote greater awareness of NSCRS program and post-secondary options.
• Monitor quarterly grades and transcripts to track, report and case manage Running Start students¿ progress and their overall academic success. Respond to sensitive and complex student issues and provide support and referrals when necessary.
• Collaborate with student development and instructional division colleagues to proactively address student progress issues with RS students to ensure students on academic alert, probation or suspension are identified and referred to appropriate campus resources.
• Utilize technology such as web-based Starfish, Microsoft Teams, and ctcLink systems.
• Collaborate with campus departments, school district staff and state agencies to implement efficient admission, tracking and reporting systems and ensure all State polices are being satisfied.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range Running Start goals based on quarterly student data, policy changes and program demands.
• Provide monthly and annual program reports to administration based on quarterly enrollment, demographic and student progress data.
• Make program recommendations and offer advisement to administration based on collected data, Federal, State and local policies.
• Collaborate with Seattle Promise colleagues to communicate application information and procedures to Running Start students.
• 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.
• Act as primary point of contact for Running Start program inquiries. Interpret and explain complex processes and guidelines to students, families, external partners, district, and college staff including admission requirements, policies and procedures.
• Create individualized educational plans for Running Start students, including course selection and high school graduation requirements while implementing policies which support student success.
• Advise Running Start students, concerning college admissions requirements, college transfer and professional/technical programs, degree requirements and transfer requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Running Start program including admissions, registration, advising, prospective student and family inquires.
• Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement admission, testing, orientation, and registration of Running Start students.
• Provide leadership, supervision and training for Running Start Program personnel and support staff and training to faculty and staff on Running Start issues.
• Collaborate and work closely with instructional deans to coordinate curriculum offerings for Running Start students.
• Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSC and four-year colleges and universities.
• Design, coordinate, and promote Running Start program information and activities through brochures, flyers, newsletters, workshops, multi-media applications and events.
• Extract data from the student management system (ctcLink)to prepare, manage and distribute monthly enrollment reports for participating high schools and districts per OSPI and SBCTC guidelines.
• Conduct regular, internal audits of student records for Running Start participants to ensure accuracy of monthly billing statements and collaborate with the college district office to implement timely billing and reporting.
• Participate in the development of program priorities and budget management.
• Participate in outreach/recruitment activities to promote greater awareness of NSCRS program and post-secondary options.
• Monitor quarterly grades and transcripts to track, report and case manage Running Start students¿ progress and their overall academic success. Respond to sensitive and complex student issues and provide support and referrals when necessary.
• Collaborate with student development and instructional division colleagues to proactively address student progress issues with RS students to ensure students on academic alert, probation or suspension are identified and referred to appropriate campus resources.
• Utilize technology such as web-based Starfish, Microsoft Teams, and ctcLink systems.
• Collaborate with campus departments, school district staff and state agencies to implement efficient admission, tracking and reporting systems and ensure all State polices are being satisfied.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range Running Start goals based on quarterly student data, policy changes and program demands.
• Provide monthly and annual program reports to administration based on quarterly enrollment, demographic and student progress data.
• Make program recommendations and offer advisement to administration based on collected data, Federal, State and local policies.
• Collaborate with Seattle Promise colleagues to communicate application information and procedures to Running Start students.
• 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.

¿ Act as primary point of contact for Running Start program inquiries. Interpret and explain complex processes and guidelines to students, families, external partners, district, and college staff including admission requirements, policies and procedures.
¿ Create individualized educational plans for Running Start students, including course selection and high school graduation requirements while implementing policies which support student success.
¿ Advise Running Start students, concerning college admissions requirements, college transfer and professional/technical programs, degree requirements and transfer requirements.
¿ Oversee day-to-day operations of the Running Start program including admissions, registration, advising, prospective student and family inquires.
¿ Collaborate with appropriate college departments and staff to coordinate and implement admission, testing, orientation, and registration of Running Start students.
¿ Provide leadership, supervision and training for Running Start Program personnel and support staff and training to faculty and staff on Running Start issues.
¿ Collaborate and work closely with instructional deans to coordinate curriculum offerings for Running Start students.
¿ Maintain working knowledge of articulation agreements between NSC and four-year colleges and universities.
¿ Design, coordinate, and promote Running Start program information and activities through brochures, flyers, newsletters, workshops, multi-media applications and events.
¿ Extract data from the student management system (ctcLink) to prepare, manage and distribute monthly enrollment reports for participating high schools and districts per OSPI and SBCTC guidelines.
¿ Conduct regular, internal audits of student records for Running Start participants to ensure accuracy of monthly billing statements and collaborate with the college district office to implement timely billing and reporting.
¿ Participate in the development of program priorities and budget management.
¿ Participate in outreach/recruitment activities to promote greater awareness of NSC RS program and post-secondary options.
¿ Monitor quarterly grades and transcripts to track, report and case manage Running Start students progress and their overall academic success. Respond to sensitive and complex student issues and provide support and referrals when necessary.
¿ Collaborate with student development and instructional division colleagues to proactively address student progress issues with RS students to ensure students on academic alert, probation or suspension are identified and referred to appropriate campus resources.
¿ Utilize technology such as web-based Starfish, Microsoft Teams, and ctcLink systems.
¿ Collaborate with campus departments, school district staff and state agencies to implement efficient admission, tracking and reporting systems and ensure all State polices are being satisfied.
¿ Develop and implement short- and long-range Running Start goals based on quarterly student data, policy changes and program demands.
¿ Provide monthly and annual program reports to administration based on quarterly enrollment, demographic and student progress data.
¿ Make program recommendations and offer advisement to administration based on collected data, Federal, State and local policies.
¿ Collaborate with Seattle Promise colleagues to communicate application information and procedures to Running Start students.
¿ 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)
¿ Masters degree in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.
¿ Demonstrated experience with Running Start Programs.
¿ Demonstrated experience with database systems including the student database system ctcLink.
¿ One years experience with academic advising and educational planning in higher education.
¿ Knowledge of articulation and transfer agreements between community colleges and four- year institutions.
¿ 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, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and diverse physical and learning disabilities.
¿ Highly motivated, flexible, self-starter.
¿ Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Education
¿ Demonstrated experience teaching, providing workshops and presentations.
¿ Knowledge of student development theories and practices.
¿ Experience working with Running Start Program regulations.
¿ Experience working with high school students.

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.

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.
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 applicants 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $79,950.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Seattle, WA 98103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person