Big Bend Community College Hiring for HEP (High School Equivalency Program) Educational Planner Job at Moses Lake, WA Full Time

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a HEP Educational Planner in the college’s Adult Education Department. The HEP Educational Planner is responsible for providing services to facilitate the enrollment and success of BEdA (Basic Education for Adults) students enrolled in Open Doors, High School completion, GED, HEP (High School Equivalency Program), and/or English Language Acquisition (ELA) related classes. The BEdA Program provides high school completion and professional-technical education to youth and adults. This is a full-time, grant and contract-funded position reporting to the HEP Grant Manager.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by September 3, 2022. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Respond to BEdA program inquiries, providing appropriate information to prospective, current, and returning students and/or parents on the graduation and enrollment requirements.
• Provide intake services and BEdA, HEP, and WES eligibility determination to new students, including but not limited to program eligibility screening, orientation, academic advising, registration, and barrier assessment services.
• Complete transcript and prior learning credit evaluations to determine required coursework and develop educational plan.
• Educational and career advising to aid student educational plan development and selection of BBCC’s educational pathways options while making referrals to other campus or community services or resources as appropriate.
• Provide students with academic advising and continued educational planning; monitoring academic progress; and initiating retention interventions as appropriate.
• Provide student transition services to college, work or military opportunities, including co-enrolling students in college classes, career advising, and coordinating with employers, and college recruiters or advisors.
• Case manage students regarding their progress, accessing resources, navigating the college, or removing barriers while achieving their education, employment, and career goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate student files and data collection processes to include reporting for grants, department goals and state or federal reporting.
• Establish and maintain accurate computerized student files and record keeping systems; and collect, maintain, and report on student outcomes data.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students and assist them in becoming self-directed in their educational planning process.
• Design and deliver PowerPoint presentations and workshops to students; topics include foundation skills such as technology literacy, academic success strategies, study skills, problem solving, critical thinking, job readiness skills, and career decision-making strategies.
• Provide outreach to other agencies and communities to facilitate enrollment, discuss policies, referral procedures, and services or assistance to students.
• Conduct outreach visits and presentations/orientations at schools, or community events in the evenings or weekends, as needed. Act as a liaison for Big Bend Community College, with high school personnel, students, and parents regarding information on the college and BEdA programs, including admission requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as liaison to campus departments to coordinate services for HEP students, including academic support, as well as multicultural and career exploration activities.
• Coordinate peer mentoring services to HEP students.
• Assist with activities to measure the effectiveness of services to students. Serve on college committees and assist with representation at community educational and outreach events.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One year of full-time work experience with at-risk youth, migrant, seasonal farmworkers, and their dependents, and/or disadvantaged populations.
• One year of experience providing academic or career advising.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout the BBCC service district on a flexible schedule.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual English/Spanish Proficiency.
• Experience with federal or state funded programs, state agencies, or non-profits, especially BEdA, HEP, and Open Doors programs.
• Experience working with financial aid applications and award processes.
• Experience coordinating work-based learning opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with developmental education coursework and strategies.
• Familiarity with the Open Doors, BEdA, HEP Programs.
• Previous experience in higher education or a community college setting.
• Experience with postsecondary advising.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and/or public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of community and campus resources.

In addition to the minimum and desirable qualifications listed above, we desire candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to serving Latinx and other underrepresented student populations in higher education.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by September 3, 2022. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
• Comprehensive resume or CV.*
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of “See Resume” may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College’s discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

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 the position.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final does of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, new hired employees will be asked to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, or request and be approved for a medical or religious exemption before beginning their employment with the College.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location