Adult Basic Education Program Assistant

DESCRIPTION

Starting salary for this position is : $3,145 (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 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.

SCC’s 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 ABE Program Assistant in the SCC Adult Education Department.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Office Manager, as a Program Assistant, you'll provide essential support to students in a range of Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, including English as a Second Language, High School Completion, GED, Skilled Trades Preparation, and Integrated Basic Education Skills and Training (IBEST).

Your role will be central to the success of these initiatives, as you coordinate logistics, manage resources, and ensure seamless operations to ensure student success.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate division and program activities such as recruitment, enrollment, and orientation events for prospective students to ensure all logistical aspects of the events are seamless and engaging student experiences. *
• Act as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff regarding support for ABE programs, and students. *
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and distribution of textbooks, supplies, and instructional materials, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all transactions to support faculty. *
• Arrange business travel for ABE division employees, overseeing logistics, reservations, and expense reporting with meticulous attention to detail. *
• Provide support as needed to build classes and generate contracts for ABE programs with strong attention to detail. *
• 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
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to use computer programs used in an office environment.
• Experience responding to inquiries on office policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task while adhering to strict deadlines.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of increasingly responsible office experience.
• Knowledge of CCS and ABE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge regarding purchasing and budgeting.
• Experience with a student management system (e.g., PeopleSoft).

CONDITIONS / TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS : $53,521 - $67,436.

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

• Base compensation of $37,740 - $50,088, plus
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
• 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 applicant’s 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 and background noise.
• Work is sedentary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time schedule (12-month, 40-hours a week).
• 6-month probationary period.
• Position is overtime eligible.
• 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

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

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

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 d’Alene 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.