Program Assistant; Workforce Grants

Position: Program Assistant (Workforce Grants)
The Opportunity:

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications for a Bilingual Program Assistant with the Work First and Early Achievers Grant programs. This position will be housed in the Workforce Grants office and will communicate with students during their enrollment process into the Work First and EAG programs, as well as during their time utilizing funding. Some students may be receiving benefits from DSHS, experiencing homelessness, considered low-income, or need additional assistance;

it is important for the person in this position to have a student-centered philosophy - students are the top priority.

This position is a 12-month classified position, working 100% full-time, which is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work in-person Monday through Friday. This position is grant-funded and contingent on continued grant funding. This position reports to the Workforce Grants Manager and will assist with administrative activities associated with Work First and Early Achievers. The position will work closely with Workforce Grants staff, as well as other Student Services staff.

The

Location:

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events.

SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Mission:
Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:
The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

* Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;

* Our Guiding Principles;

* Decisions based on strategy and evidence;

* The development of our employees;

* A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

Guiding Principles:
Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

About SVC:
Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Skagit Valley College offers:

* An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.

* Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.

* Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.

* Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.

* Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.

* Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Workfirst Compliance and Bilingual Support

* Assist with the completion, tracking, and documenting of all attendance for Work First students for compliance with SBCTC. This includes Vocational Education students, ELA students, and Basic Education students;

* Create and fill out a weekly spreadsheet to track attendance that has been turned in, any excused/unexcused absences, and assist in documenting these instances in eJAS;

* Communicate with current and future Work First…