Position Summary

The Opportunity: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program designed to support students from farm migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year of college. The program provides students with financial assistance and support services, with the goal of preparing them to be successful at Skagit Valley College.

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is seeking a Full-Time Program Coordinator interested in working with CAMP students and staff. This position is primarily responsible for completing administrative processes and maintaining documentation of CAMP services. The project Program Coordinator will be an essential team member for the CAMP program and will provide education and support to students and campus stakeholders, and collaborate with campus and community partners in support of program and college initiatives. This position will provide logistical support related to programming, social media, events, and day-to-day operations. This position is responsible for explaining the program's policies, procedures, and regulations to students and their families, faculty/staff, and the public. This position reports to the CAMP Director.

This is a 12-month, 100% full-time, Classified position working primarily on the Mount Vernon Campus.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, 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.

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.

Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration,
and Compassion.

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 bachelors 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 SBCTCs 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage student profiles in current and past CAMP cohorts;
• Manage and archive CAMP records;
• Ensure adherence to the applicable district, college, state, and Federal requirements;
• Manage project budget to ensure effective use of project resources and develop a process for transparent and timely process for authorization of expenditures;
• Directly work with migrant students to provide support in making connections within CAMP and across campus departments;
• Coordinate with campus partners in programming, advising, retention, and other support efforts (including representing the Program in these efforts and communicating related expectations back to the Program);
• Attend and coordinate CAMP staff and informational meetings, including preparing agendas, reports, and minutes with SVC, community partners, and target school partners;
• Assist in community events and orientation activities;
• Support the CAMP program in scheduling meetings travel arrangements and planning;
• Assist in facilitating presentations on behalf of SVCs CAMP to migrant communities and organizations serving migrant students and families;
• Work closely with Professional Development on interim and annual performance report completion;
• Perform other duties as assigned by CAMP Director;
• Assist with student communications and program even coordination;
• Program budget reconciliation and reporting;
• Order supplies and program materials as needed;
• Provide comprehensive customer services to students;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• CAMP Program goals, guidelines, policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements of assigned program or service;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail, and produce desired results;
• Ability to communicate in a clear, friendly, and effective manner both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated team;
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents and diverse populations, including diverse socio-economic, ability/disability, rural/urban, racial, ethnic, age, gender, family make-up, and education levels;
• Outstanding customer service skills;
• Ability to handle and facilitate multiple meeting deadlines and priorities;
• Ability to keep track of and maintain current changes in policies and procedures;
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage emotions and stress in a professional and productive manner in a high-paced environment;
• Event planning;
• Ability to build strong relationships with campus and community partners;
• Competent skills in Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), for day-to-day use.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Multilingual Skills (Spanish and English and/or other Indigenous languages);
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of specific experience related to school, office, or community experience in farm work or other related areas;
• Experience working and communicating with diverse populations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with fiscal record keeping and monitoring student records;
• CAMP or Migrant Seasonal Farm work experience or First-Generation Background;
• Multilingual English and Spanish, and/or other Indigenous languages, including the ability to read, write and speak at an intermediate level;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

• Salary is based on Range 40, Step A, $3,376 per month with periodic increments to $4,385 per month. Salary placement is typically made at the starting salary for the range. Placement higher in the range may be considered for qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, 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.
  
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe, and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• This classification is included in the classified staff bargaining unit, represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, WPEA.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
  • The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
  • A cover letter addressing how your education and experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position (Attachment: Cover Letter).

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after May 1, 2024. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at: https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.