Workforce Transitions Specialist; Program Specialist

Location:Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department:SCC Student Success/Career Services

Salary Range: $3,827 - $5,111

Starting salary for this position is: $3,827 (Monthly) Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range.

Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 10/05/2026. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Workforce Transitions Manager, the Workforce Transitions Specialist helps eligible students find funding for college. This position provides information and referrals to students, processes applications, determines eligibility, issues awards, and performs other Workforce related tasks.

The Workforce Transitions Specialist coordinates specialized aspects of the administration of several Workforce Transitions programs:
Worker Retraining (WRT), Work First (WF), Basic Food & Employment Training (BFET), Opportunity Grant (OG), Student Emergency Assistant Grant (SEAG), and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Grant (SSEH).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and monitor Workforce programs. Determine file completion, verify applicant data, determine eligibility for student financial aid programs, award aid, and reconcile accounts. *
• Provide consumer information regarding financial aid programs, entry services, workshops, support services, etc., to students, staff, and external agencies. May travel throughout the region to provide information. *
• Develop internal quality assurance procedures, training materials, documents, forms, and guidelines as needed for the programs. Provide training to students and cross-train staff as needed. *
• Determine the needs of students and the priority of their needs and schedule accordingly. Interpret federal, state, and institutional regulations related to the assigned programs. *
• Determine quarterly and annual academic progress status for financial aid and tuition assistance recipients. *
• Utilize a student management system to input and maintain student records and create, track, and reconcile various reports needed to ensure timely awarding of grant funds, balance budgets, and ensure compliance with program reporting requirements. *
• Analyze program operations and performance. Ensure compliance with program policies, procedures, practices, rules and regulations. Provide assistance, counseling, and direction to students as needed. *
• Attend meetings or conferences as the program representative. Develop and make public presentations on program-related topics. *
• Maintain electronic documents and files for the Workforce Transitions office. Maintain the confidentiality of student files and records per FERPA guidelines. *
• May assist in the preparation of grants.
• May assist at the front desk in times where coverage is needed.
• May supervise work-study student employees as needed.
• 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 Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree from an accredited institution. OR an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all required competencies for this position.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting policies and procedures based on government…