Program Specialist - Center Education CECO; Bilingual - Spanish; C

Position: Program Specialist 3 - Center for Education & Career Opportunities (CECO) (Bilingual - Spanish) (C)
Date of First Consideration: 05/07/2026

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

OFM Salary Range: 53 - $64,588 (Step

A)- $87,003 (Step L)/yr, depending on years of experience*
- Salary is set by WA Office of Financial Management and is not negotiable. Salary listed is inclusive of 5% King County Pay Premium and 5% dual language premium

* Step M at $88,902 is attainable for those who have 6 consecutive years working in a WA State institution

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The Center for Education and Career Opportunities (CECO) Program serves 16-21-year-olds who withdrew from high school without completing their diploma and supports them with re-engaging in academic activities including earning their GEDs, pursuing short-term certificates and ultimately a Professional/Technical or AA Transfer Degree. CECO provides tuition and all fees for program participants.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Enrollment and Access, the CECO ELL (English Language Learning) Navigator is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, guiding, and communicating between Shoreline's ELL Program and CECO to ensure that services, policies, and procedures align, while providing wraparound support for all CECO ELL students as they navigate through the ABE (Adult Basic Education)/ELL program and into other career and college pathways.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

* Developing recruitment strategies and key resources for potential and enrolled CECO ELL students in alignment with Shoreline College and King County direction.

* Building and maintaining community partnerships to broaden recruitment opportunities.

* Developing, implementing, and tracking case management model for CECO ELL students.

* Supporting student connection to CECO academic pathways and college resources.

* Coordinating wrap-around support and services targeted at recruitment and retention for specialized CECO ELL student needs.

* Developing and implementing data tracking mechanisms to track program effectiveness.

* Providing administrative support for bridging CECO with our Transitional Studies Program.

Required

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, AND

* Two (2) years of experience including planning, policy analysis, coordination/consultation with public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, OR equivalent education/experience.

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.

Knowledge Of:

* Needs for target audiences including Youth Re-Engagement, Adult Education, and Basic Skills

* State-wide trends and funding processes within Open Doors Programming.

* Budget tracking, and fiscal management to achieve goals within assigned funding.

* CRM systems, grant reporting databases, and Microsoft Office Suite products.

* Collecting, organizing, and managing client/student/program data for the purpose of informing strategic decisions.

Skill In:

* Fostering a climate of belonging through awareness and responsiveness

* Facilitating meetings and planning sessions amongst multiple stakeholders

* Time management, organization, and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities

* Entering and/or retrieving data accurately in computerized record keeping systems

* Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound independent judgment within college & legal guidelines

* Providing additional resources and support for a diverse range of student levels and needs

* Writing/editing/proofreading clear and concise materials resulting in effective oral and written communication with individuals inside and/or outside of the College

* Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels

* Ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner or independently as needed.

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