Program Specialist 2, Workforce Education

Workforce Program Specialist

The Workforce Program Specialist supports Skagit Valley College's professional/technical programs by coordinating complex program operations with a focus on curriculum management, communications, and external reporting. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Instruction, this position maintains effective academic and operational systems and ensures that workforce programs meet institutional, state, and accreditation requirements. This role serves as a technical resource to faculty, staff, and administrators.

The position also coordinates strategic communications related to workforce programs and supports continuous improvement of systems and processes, especially efforts to streamline operations.

This position will work onsite in the Workforce Education department located at the Mount Vernon Campus. The position is a 100% full-time, classified position working 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

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

Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

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.

Coordinate advisory committee processes to promote engagement and ensure compliance

• Lead strategic communications by facilitating clear, consistent messaging between committees, departments, and college leadership; serve as a key point of contact for all advisory committees;
• Manage advisory committee processes, including new member recruitment, tracking rosters, meeting scheduling, reviewing agendas, and minutes;
• Manage and oversee training for advisory committee members, including required ethics training;
• Develop, maintain, and distribute resources for department chairs and advisory committee members, including handbooks and guidance materials;
• Manage communication and coordination with faculty chairs related to advisory committees;
• Ensure advisory committee documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements;
• Coordinate advisory committee activities to ensure compliance with state and workforce program requirements;
• Help lead, plan, and execute events such as the annual industry partner celebration for advisory committee members.

Develop and manage strategic communications for Workforce Education programs

• Coordinate communications to faculty and staff regarding curriculum processes, schedule development timelines, and system updates;
• Develop and coordinate regular communications to students and prospective students using CRM tools (e.g.,…