Job ID: 11046
Location: North Seattle College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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
First review of applications will take place on Monday, March 14th, 2022.
Salary for this position is: $58,279.00/yr.
Are you passionate about supporting young adults achieve their educational goals? Are you looking to work with a high-performing team whose measure of success is if their students' achievements? If yes, we invite you to consider joining the Seattle Promise team at an equity-focused, open-access college. Seattle Promise is an innovative college access and success program designed to serve recent high school graduates. Funded by the City of Seattle's Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, the program has experienced explosive growth and we are hiring Retention Specialists at all three Seattle Colleges: Central, North, and South.
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
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.
Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached 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 remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing 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.
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.
What you will be working on:

• You'll be responsible for investing in student lives by helping them degree plan, connect with resources, and achieve academic success while in the Seattle Promise program
• You'll use multiple platforms to track the successes of your caseload, support students furthest from educational justice to earn an associate degree
• You'll partner with internal and external offices to facilitate student success
• You'll work with a large, dedicated, high-performing team that leads efforts to advance equitable student success, including closing equity gaps, particularly with regard to race and ethnicity
• Throughout your work you'll demonstrate cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity
• You'll work with your team to improve the program's student retention and degree completion rates

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

• You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.
• You have two years' experience or equivalent advising college and/or high school students in an education or social services setting.

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly related to distilling complex concepts to a diverse group of students
• You have ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail
• You have the ability to work well under time pressure and on high-stakes projects
• You are detail-oriented with experience consistently delivering high quality work products

Physical Requirements:
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.
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.
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 be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WA HB 2327.