Job ID: 11520
Location: Seattle Colleges District Off
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
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than: 06/30/2022
Salary range for this position is: $53,015-$68,158/yr (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about education access? Do you have experience working to close the opportunity gap for students? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. This position will primarily work with high school students and staff, and is funded by the City of Seattle's Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (FEPP) which has the goal of transforming the lives of Seattle's children, youth, and families by leading with race and social justice by providing Seattle residents access to educational opportunities from preschool through post-secondary.
As a Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist you will be a key member of the team that recruits and onboards graduating high school students to the Seattle Promise program and Seattle Colleges.
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 Requirements:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job. On the second page of the cover letter, please include your responses to the following supplemental questions:
  • The Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist will work to help close the opportunity gap for BIPOC, low-income, first generation, English Language Learner (ELL), refugee, immigrant, homeless and LGBTQ high school students. Please describe your experience working with these student populations. What skills do you bring to support students' high school to college transition?
  • The Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist will work with high school partners to achieve common goals. Describe a time when you worked with a partner to achieve a common goal. How did you establish your goal, and how did you work collaboratively with your partner to meet your goal? What was the result of your collaboration?

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:

• Lead outreach, recruitment and onboarding programming for Seattle Promise students, in collaboration with staff at all three Seattle Colleges, the Seattle Colleges district office, and high school partners.
• Work with college and high school staff to develop and implement best practices related to high school recruitment and retention targeted at a diverse populations of students.
• Focus recruitment efforts on underserved students including low income, first-generation, students of color, and students whose primary language is not English.
• Partner with college and high school outreach efforts targeting potential Seattle Promise students, including working at multiple sites with multiple policies, procedures, and cultures.
• Track students, collect, analyze, and report on data related to student outreach, enrollment, financial aid status, and retention.
• Assess student progress toward application completion and milestone achievement and make appropriate referrals for additional student support as needed, focusing efforts on underserved students including low income, first-generation, students of color, and students whose primary language is not English.
• Provide programming and interventions aimed at promoting student retention and completion throughout the student onboarding experience such as planning and facilitating application workshops and planning Readiness Academy and Summer Bridge events.
• Assist students with the Seattle Promise enrollment process, including program application, college application, financial aid application and file completion, college assessment and placement, program selection, and first quarter registration.
• Facilitate services including off-campus school visits, student interaction tracking, presentations to students and other stakeholders, and event coordination.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, high school staff and college staff for questions about the Seattle Promise program.
• Participate in the development of program priorities as a member of the Seattle Promise team, including but not limited to developing and maintaining programming to build campus and community involvement with Seattle Promise.
• Represent the Seattle Colleges at various meetings.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise part-time hourly staff, work/study students, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (associate degree plus 2 years' relevant work experience).
• Demonstrated experience navigating education systems.
• Two years' experience or equivalent in secondary or higher education, a college access organization, or related.
• Demonstrated experience working with and supporting underserved students including low income, first-generation, students of color, and students whose primary language is not English.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college recruitment strategies for underserved students including low income, first-generation, students of color, and students whose primary language is not English.
• Proven highly motivated, self-starter, flexible and adaptable
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity and proficiency with various technologies, including but not limited to student database systems and student success technologies.

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.