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DESCRIPTION

Starting salary for this position is: $3,376 (Monthly)

Employees starting at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. If an employee starting at anything higher than the entry step of the range, will have salary step advancement after 12 months and salary step advancement every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. See our website for more information about living and working in Spokane.

SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS). Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.

SCCs mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of PACE Program Coordinator in the SCC PACE Service Division.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Manager of PACE Services, this position provides support services and program implementation for SCCs PACE Services programs.
PACE (People Accessing Careers and Education) is a noncredit program within Spokane Community Colleges Adult Basic Education Division that provides programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

PACE classes are designed to increase employability, academic, teamwork, leadership, and digital literacy skills. This position serves as the primary contact for information sharing, logistics, and problem solving with students and their supports, the public, faculty, outside agencies, and SCC departments regarding the program and classes.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer phone and email inquiries from students, guardians, student supporters, schools, community agencies, and other partners. Provide information about PACE Services, enrollment requirements, and other program information. *
• Maintain student files and track information related to academic progress, guardianship status, transportation logistics, and other pertinent information. Perform file maintenance, documentation, tracking, and program reporting. *
• Support students to resolve concerns, issues, and connect to community resources or other campus resources. *
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating student enrollment events. *
• Review and track student enrollment and informational forms. Ensure completeness of forms and reach out to students, guardians, and student supporters for information if needed. *
• Monitor, edit, and produce handouts using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. *
• Utilize reports for class, enrollment, and scheduling information. *
• Assist with scheduling and reserving class locations. *
• Recruit students and present program information to schools, community agencies, and other partners throughout the Spokane region. Represent PACE Services at resource fairs and community events. *
• Resolve schedule issues with faculty, cancel classes, relay information to students. *
• Work with faculty and students, explain program policies and activities and recommend alternative courses of action if necessary. *
• Correspond or meet with new faculty regarding hiring paperwork, orientation, and scheduling, including CPR and other required certifications. Generate faculty contracts for HR review. Monitor faculty workload hours to ensure the hours do not exceed the maximum. *
• Liaise with district and college staff to resolve issues and ensure compliance with district and state policies and rules. *
• Coordinate production of marketing and recruitment materials, estimate quarterly brochure quantities and distribution, and edit and produce mailing labels based on student criteria. Work with sites, district graphics and the mailroom for distribution and posting. *
• Resolve student and class discrepancies, explain policies and procedures and recommend alternative courses of action. *
• Review P-Card transactions in ctcLink and produce monthly statements. Create Purchase Requisitions in ctcLink. Independently purchase office supplies, computer handouts and classroom supplies. Estimate enrollment, classroom usage and fees for the upcoming year and produce annual site agreements and quarterly site invoices. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

• Indicates this is an essential duty.

This position is designated a bargaining unit position.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability: Ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, understand the big picture, and problem-solve.
• Excellent communication skills both in person and in writing.
• Ability to do detail-oriented work with accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge and/or experienced in records management.
• Demonstrates a confident, helpful attitude with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the public.
• A strong team player, collaborates with others and focuses on the good of the whole.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience promoting and marketing programs.
• Knowledge of community resources and connecting students to these resources.
• Experience with ctcLink and all three pillars of PeopleSoft: CS, FSCM, HCM.
• Familiarity with SCC/CCS policies and procedures.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS: $56,645 - $71,804.

Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:

• Base compensation of $40,512 - $53,964, plus
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
  • Click here for a full list of benefits.
• Median retirement fund contributions.

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Work is sedentary.
• Frequent use of computers.
• Work directly with students/clients.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time schedule (12-month, 40-hours a week).
• 6-month probationary period.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• May require local or regional travel.
• Criminal background check is required.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

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

• CCS online application. *
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. *
• Resume. *
• References the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. *
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to:

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu
509-279-6012

Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:

Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

Native Land Acknowledgement

We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.

We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.