Posted in Other 17 days ago.
Job Title: Program Specialist (Second Chance Pell/DOC)
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 14413
About Us
Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.
As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.
Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.
For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.
Job DescriptionThis position will assist and support incarcerated students at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) and Washington Corrections Center (WCC) as part of Centralia College Second Chance Pell/Prison Education Program (PEP).This position will work closely with training and supporting Centralia College Corrections Education navigators with required forms to participate in Prison Education program.The Program Specialist will assist DOC staff members and students with admissions applications, registrations, and FAFSA applications. This position works directly and indirectly with incarcerated students and is expected to work occasionally at the two extension sites, including evening, to provide direct assistance to staff and students.
The Program Specialist will work primarily on campus with each extension site being alternate work sites as needed for program support.The nature of the work is technical and requires an ability to interpret and work in accordance with federal, state, college, and Department of Corrections policies, procedures, and regulations, and to coordinate work between the Financial Aid and Enrollment Services Office.
This position is responsible for handling information and applications for financial aid programs and enrollment processes, offering technical support to students, and resolving eligibility issues related to citizenship, academic progress, and income or tax matters. This role is central to the collaboration between Financial Aid, Enrollment Services and our DOC partners, helping to build and manage the new financial aid and Pell Grant program.
As the primary liaison to CCCC and WCC for financial aid students, the Specialist also works closely with other college departments, including Corrections, Academic Advising, Student Financials (cashier) and Instructional Departments. This position requires the ability to interpret and apply program-specific policies and to develop strategies that support student success.A strong understanding of student eligibility regulations and the ability to evaluate federal (FAFSA) and state (WASFA) applications are essential.
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This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time professional technical overtime eligible exempt position. The salary is $47,050 - 53,500 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.
DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their first review on November 20, 2024. Position is open until filled.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $47,050 - 53,500 (DOQ/DOE)
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
Background CheckPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
EEO StatementCentralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.
It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.
The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.
Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.
Title IX StatementCentralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.
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