Job description

General Summary

Priority screening for application received by August 15, 2022. This posting will remain open until filled.
As a public institution of higher education serving a diverse community in a multicultural world and global economy, Highline College promotes student engagement, learning, and achievement, integrates diversity and globalism throughout the college, sustains relationships within its communities, and practices sustainability in human resources, operations, and teaching and learning.
The person in this position will play an important role in supporting Highline’s Promise Partnership and cohort learning communities. The Navigator will provide case management support to students and their families, provide support and resources to post-secondary education pathways and career workshops, engage with King County Promise partnership events and programs.
This is an exempt, grant-funded, full time position. The current grant provides two-years funding grant until June 30, 2024. Grant is subject to renewal upon expiration.
Please be advised beginning October 18, 2021 of the Washington State employees requirement to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Additional details located in the Supplemental Information section.

Essential Tasks

Reporting to the Director of Cohort Learning Communities (CLC), this position will:

• Provide holistic academic advising to prospective and current college students within one or more broad career/academic pathways; Teach students to explore academic degree options, identify appropriate courses, navigate college processes and prepare for their next steps of transfer, beginning an applied bachelor program or entering a career field;
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with area high school staff, parents and students to support and promote students’ transition to post-secondary education. This includes participation in college and career team trainings, meetings, and planning sessions with the Secondary Success and College and Career Readiness team and Promise partners;
• Facilitate communication and outreach within Highline among faculty, students, and staff about the cohort learning communities with the goal of increasing internal referrals to the programs;
• Manage student applications and screening processes;
• Advocate for and assist in integrating and incorporating learning community practices, norms and organizational values into campus wide professional development opportunities;
• Provide culturally appropriate academic and college-success advising for high school students and first-year students in the CLC programs, particularly “Highline Promise Partnership” Students;
• Track student attendance and academic progress towards goals, and key measures of success;
• Co-develop seamless transition plan and culturally relevant events with Highline College King County Promise Navigator;
• Connect CLC students to appropriate faculty advisors for degree exploration and planning;
• Support CLC students to meet financial aid deadlines and apply for scholarships
• Work closely with faculty to identify and intervene with students on both academic and personal issues;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Student Services offices, including Center for Leadership and Service, Center for Cultural Inclusiveness and Excellence, MESA, and Trio);
• Facilitate culturally relevant workshops. Including but not limited to college readiness and success; financial wellness; and transfer;
• Assist students with transfer applications and admissions processes;
• In Collaboration with the Director of Cohort Learning, coordinate events and activities for Cohort Learning Students (including program orientation, training sessions, workshops, and extracurricular activities);
• Foster and support a culture of collaboration and sharing of resources across the cohort learning community programs;
• Maintain communications with learning community students, faculty, student services, office of instruction, and other administrators.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Adept to using various software applications including Excel, Word and other relevant software.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, AND
• Experience working with students from historically underserved populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree;
• Experience in programing for College Preparation, Leadership, and Advising;
• Experience working in Higher Education.

Supplemental Information

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Conditions of Employment
Highline College does require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff and faculty –– with waivers for specific exemptions –– for those who physically attend courses, operations, or other in-person activities. This decision was made in accordance with higher education proclamation 20-12.4. A candidate will not be asked to report their vaccination status unless they are hired by the college. If a candidate chosen for hiring is not fully vaccinated from COVID-19 and plans to submit a medical or religious exemption to this employment condition, the hiring process will be suspended until a decision has been made regarding any exemption application which is submitted. A candidate will not be allowed to do any work for Highline College or be onboarded as a new employee during the time period when the exemption is being considered. The request for an exemption does not guarantee approval.
THE COLLEGE
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional- Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelor of applied science, four-year degrees.
MISSION AND VISION
As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position;
3. A one-page response to the Supplemental Question.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check may be required.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline
NEED APPLICATION HELP?
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524- 5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,120.00 per year

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