Classified, Program Assistant in Advising & Career Service

Company: Whatcom Community College
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Classified, Program Assistant in Advising & Career Service $2,717.00 - $3,511.00 Monthly Location Bellingham, WA Job Type Classified Department Advising Job Number 00311 Description Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Program Assistant (Class Code 107M) position in the College's Advising and Career Services Center. This position reports to the Director for Academic Advising & Career Services. Job Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide information and resources at front desk about college programs. Offer referrals and appointments to campus and community resources by phone, in person, and email. Provide administrative support for Student Success and Retention as requested by the Director for Student Success and Retention. Perform clerical coordination for learning and support programs. Manage print and digital degree requirement worksheets. Provide communication, outreach, and/or service referrals for students receiving Early Alerts. Participate in quarterly Advisor Training and annual off-campus advising workshops. Design and produce both complex word processing documents and publications with desktop publishing software for office use, mailings and dispersal to campus community. Attend and participate in college committees and departmental meetings as needed. Manage Advising and Career Services website content. Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director or Associate Director for Academic Advising and Career Services. Qualifications, Salary and Appointment Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency in office technology; demonstrated ability to learn new software and programs. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree. Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, high volume service area. Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and the ability to actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and access. Demonstrated experience to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work independently and accomplish program goals and deadlines with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to support events and planning. Experience monitoring budgets or other fiscal reports. Experience in admissions, onboarding or orientations. Salary & Benefits: Range 35, full-time salary starting at $2,717 per month with periodic increments to $3,511 per month. Benefit Package: The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan. *Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following: Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply. Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses. Start Date: As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate. Shift and Working Conditions: Position's shift is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Indoor office environment, working alongside other full-time staff and part-time student employees, with many interruptions and deadlines. May have extended hours sitting at the workstation. Evening or weekend hours and emergency back-up coverage during peak periods may be required. Occasional off-campus trainings/workshops or presentations to prospective students may require local travel. Hours may be flexible in summer quarter. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Application Due Date: Applications due on Monday, February 10th, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Special Instructions to Applicant A completed application consists of an online application and: Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position. Diversity statement that addresses how you have committed to equity and inclusion in the past and how you might support a diverse workplace and educational environment through this position. Current resume. List of five recent professional references with contact information. recblid s5g7ehly1ulmhtr2ipc3k5n15uwtly

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