Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a full-time, Program Specialist 2 in the college's Agriculture/Workforce Education Division. This is an overtime eligible position.

Under general direction, this position works collaboratively with program faculty and staff to provide instructional, student, and clerical support for Workforce Education programs, with a primary emphasis in the Agriculture programs.

This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education and works collaboratively with others in a team environment in an effort to facilitate a positive experience for students.

BBCCs organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.
Vision: To become our communities first choice to dream, learn, and succeed. MissionServe as a BridgeStand as a LeaderSupport for Success
Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding PrinciplesHonor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionAdvocate for Equity, Inclusion, & DiversityEmbrace our Workplace Norms Innovate ProactivelyModel IntegrityEducate All
If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position closes on April 28, 2024 at 12:00am.Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with program faculty to support instructional duties for courses offered in workforce programs; such as, preparing course documentation, grading assignments, providing course information, and supporting instruction on campus, online and at offsite locations.
• Participate and support workforce education program/course outcomes and assessment.
• Support coordination and assist in demonstrations and laboratory projects to include preparation, cleaning, maintenance, and organization of lab equipment and inventory materials; maintain security of program equipment and class/lab spaces
• Provide program information to potential students. Represent Workforce Education programs at internal and external outreach and recruitment events. Schedule and coordinate student, course, and program orientations.
• Provide academic advising to potential and continuing Workforce Education students.
• Work with campus resources to address admissions, registration, advising, and student financial issues.
• Prepare updates and materials for regular meetings of the program advisory committee; recruit for and participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Coordinate the creation and dissemination of promotional material, in collaboration with the Communications Office and program faculty.
• Attend academic and student services meetings, as necessary.
• Maintain positive relationships with K-12 partners and industry within the service district.
• Support, facilitate, and perform clerical/administrative duties as needed. May supervise student workers.
• Maintain student and program data; work closely with Admissions & Registration to ensure accurate coding of student records.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information following the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), financial aid guidelines, and state and college regulations.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to security and safety, understanding of SDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Perform related duties and other responsibilities as may be required.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN:

• Experience using computers, spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval systems, and word processing software including Excel, Word, and Outlook to accomplish daily work.
• Experience entering and extracting data from database applications.
• Experience with including prioritizing tasks, keeping track of information or work in progress, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, handling interruptions effectively, meeting competing deadlines.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

• Interact effectively with diverse groups in team environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Think critically, problem solve, and utilize sound judgment to make independent decisions.
• Learn new processes and applications.
• Exercise independent judgement in the application of knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of situations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage in one-on-one conversations with students, parents, and the public.
• Deploy strong organization, administrative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Interact with others with a high level of tact, diplomacy, and analytical skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment; prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate competency in ability to provide service in a multicultural environment.

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Basic work schedule is 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on Friday. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.

Work is sedentary in nature with frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions. Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens in performing work assignments. Frequent need for oral and auditory communications. Occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with faculty, staff, professionals, students, and the public.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of application, all candidates must possess the following:

• Agriculture or related associates degree (completed within 1 year of hire) from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the employer.
• One (1) year of agriculture-related experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous teaching/training/tutor experience.
• Familiarity with Canvas or equivalent learning management systems.
• Previous experience working in higher education.
• Experience with data management such as collecting, storing, analyzing, and reporting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

Application Instructions

This position closes on April 28, 2024 at 12:00am. . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
• Comprehensive resume or CV.*
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, 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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader)of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

AgencyBig Bend Community CollegeAddress7662 Chanute Street, NE

Moses Lake, Washington, 98837Phone509-793-2026
509-793-2008Websitehttp://www.bigbend.eduApply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,537.00 - $4,723.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Moses Lake, WA 98837: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person