Maestros Navigator

The Opportunity:

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking a Maestros Navigator to support and expand access to college pathways leading to teaching professions for high school students. This position is stationed at Skagit Valley College (SVC), Mount Vernon Campus, and serves incoming students from local school districts such as Burlington-Edison School District (BESD) and Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) to transition into future teacher development programs.

This position plays a key role in promoting college access through recruitment and enrollment. Responsible for proactive, individualized involvement in driving students' success, this position will contribute to student retention and completion strategies in collaboration with the student, their family, and high school partners.

The Maestros Navigator delivers outreach, recruitment, advising, and retention activities to support the college's strategic goal of increasing enrollment and success. Primary duties include facilitating program information sessions, college application sessions, supporting students through the enrollment process, providing technical assistance, and general advising. This position also provides ongoing retention support each quarter.

This position is a 100% full-time, exempt position. The position may work onsite from either the Mount Vernon or Whidbey Island campus and includes regular travel to area high schools, SVC sites (such as San Juan), and community events. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional split shifts.

This position collaborates with various stakeholders within and throughout the community to improve access to college advising and clarity regarding pathways leading to college degrees in education. In particular, this position collaborates with Western Washington University to increase the diversity of teacher applicant pools from BESD and MVSD for teacher preparation programs. The Maestros Program Manager position is employed by Skagit Valley College and will require frequent travel to BESD, MVSD, and WWU.

This role requires regular communication with students and families who speak Spanish; bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is essential.

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 to 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.

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.

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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.

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