Program Specialist 4 - (INTERNAL POSTING ONLY)

Program Specialist 4

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Program Specialist 4 in the college's BAS-AM Department.

The BAS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of BBCC's two BAS programs : Bachelor of Applied Science- Applied Management (BAS-AM) and Bachelor of Applied Science-Behavioral Health (BAS-BH). The ideal candidate will balance program management, holistic student support services, outreach efforts, instructional support, and provide academic advising for current and potential BAS students.

Under general direction, this position works closely with the Dean of Workforce Education and the Program Team to provide instructional, student, and clerical support for the BAS Programs. Reporting to the Director of Title V and Other Grants, the BAS Coordinator will work in a team environment to facilitate a positive experience for students.

This is a full-time position and is overtime eligible. This is a hybrid position, requiring regular on-campus presence with opportunities for remote work.

This position may work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, in order to provide services to students or complete tasks on deadline.

BBCC's 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.

Mission : Serve as a Bridge, Stand as a Leader, Support 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 Principles : Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity, Embrace our Workplace Norms, Innovate Proactively, Model Integrity, Educate 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 is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 11, 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following :

Program Coordination and Administration 30% :

• Coordinate, plan, and direct the day-to-day operational details of the BAS programs. Serve as the point of contact for BAS students.
• Partner with Wenatchee Valley College in the implementation of the BAS-BH program as outlined in the colleges' memorandum of understanding (MOU).
• Manage admission processes for BAS programs including screening application materials, maintaining databases, and delivering clear and timely communication to applicants.
• Manage program enrollment, waitlist, and active roster. Analyze enrollment and grade reports to track progression and retention. Work proactively with Dean of Workforce Education to meet annual enrollment and student success goals.
• Coordinate with instructional deans to complete and maintain reporting and compliance requirements pertinent to the BAS programs (e.g., Department of Health BHSS program approval renewal).
• Conduct annual review of BAS handbooks to coincide with release of summer welcome packet.
• Ensure responsiveness to current and future BAS student needs by maintaining appropriate communication with team members and other college staff / faculty. Proactively manage expectations of students, staff, and faculty.
• Lead event planning and implementation for BAS activities.

Student Services and Academic Advising 30% :

Outreach, Recruitment, and Marketing 15% :

Faculty and Instructional Support 10% :

Advisory Committees and Partnerships 10% :

Fiscal and Resource Management 5% :

Minimum Qualifications :

Desirable Qualifications :

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 11, 2025. 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 :

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.

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