Program Coordinator, BEdA

• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.
• 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.

Open Doors Academic Support Supervise Open Doors Program support sessions for students in high school subject areas, such as English Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Science, Arts, and GED Prep; Support students in activating and navigating platforms, such as Canvas, student emails, GED prep, etc.; Foster an environment where students can develop personalized study strategies and approaches, offering support and resources; Fill in learning techniques or knowledge gaps to improve students' academic performance. BEdA Programmatic Support Coordinate communication with prospective and current BEdA students to collect required documents (e.g., release forms, transcripts) and schedule placement or testing appointments in collaboration with Student Services; Support the planning and delivery of quarterly communications, assessments, advising appointments, and retention outreach for BEdA students; Assist with the coordination and implementation of New Student Registrations, Graduation Celebrations, Commencement, and other campus-wide events that promote student belonging and success; Partner with faculty, Student Services, and instructional staff to improve student experience and increase operational efficiency; Provide warm handoffs and referrals to college Student Services offices (e.g., Financial Aid, Disability Access Services, Counseling, TRIO) and community-based agencies as needed. Assist with class registration for returning BEdA students, ensuring timely enrollment and resolution of barriers; Coordinate the purchasing of instructional materials, supplies, and resources to support program operations; Assist with the completion, tracking, and documentation of all attendance for Open Doors students for compliance with OSPI and the contracted school districts. This includes students in any of the four pathways GED, High School Completion, College, and Career (by communicating with their instructors for attendance tracking); Create and maintain fillable attendance sheets for BEDA faculty use and reach out to college professors for student attendance; Other duties as assigned related to BEdA student success and engagement. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge or understanding of: Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment; Knowledge of college admission, advising, registration, and financial aid policies and processes; Understanding of community resources for food, housing, funding, and assessment; Knowledge of educational programs, including Basic Skills, developmental education, and academic and professional/technical certificates and degrees; Education and career pathways; State and federal laws affecting Skagit Valley College. Skills and abilities to: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Interpret community college regulations and maintain compliance with the rules; Present information to individuals and large groups orally and in writing; Maintain positive relationships with students, partner agencies, faculty, staff, and employees in other units; Promote and model appropriate workplace behavior with culturally diverse populations; Promote an unbiased, open forum for the safe exchange of ideas and learning opportunities; Apply sound judgment to a variety of problems within the workplace; Work effectively in a diverse, dynamic, and fast-paced workplace.

• Supervise Open Doors Program support sessions for students in high school subject areas, such as English Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Science, Arts, and GED Prep;
• Support students in activating and navigating platforms, such as Canvas, student emails, GED prep, etc.;
• Foster an environment where students can develop personalized study strategies and approaches, offering support and resources;
• Fill in learning techniques or knowledge gaps to improve students' academic performance.
• Coordinate communication with prospective and current BEdA students to collect required documents (e.g., release forms, transcripts) and schedule placement or testing appointments in collaboration with Student Services;
• Support the planning and delivery of quarterly communications, assessments, advising appointments, and retention outreach for BEdA students;
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of New Student Registrations, Graduation Celebrations, Commencement, and other campus-wide events that promote student belonging and success;
• Partner with faculty, Student Services, and instructional staff to improve student experience and increase operational efficiency;
• Provide warm handoffs and referrals to college Student Services offices (e.g., Financial Aid, Disability Access Services, Counseling, TRIO) and community-based agencies as needed.
• Assist with class registration for returning BEdA students, ensuring timely enrollment and resolution of barriers;
• Coordinate the purchasing of instructional materials, supplies, and resources to support program operations;
• Assist with the completion, tracking, and documentation of all attendance for Open Doors students for compliance with OSPI and the contracted school districts. This includes students in any of the four pathways GED, High School Completion, College, and Career (by communicating with their instructors for attendance tracking);
• Create and maintain fillable attendance sheets for BEDA faculty use and reach out to college professors for student attendance;
• Other duties as assigned related to BEdA student success and engagement.
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Knowledge of college admission, advising, registration, and financial aid policies and processes; Understanding of community resources for food, housing, funding, and assessment;
• Knowledge of educational programs, including Basic Skills, developmental education, and academic and professional/technical certificates and degrees;
• Education and career pathways;
• State and federal laws affecting Skagit Valley College.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Interpret community college regulations and maintain compliance with the rules;

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma; Experience working with multicultural or low-income students; Experience using Microsoft platforms to track information.

Associate's Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Services, Education, or related field; Experience assisting with projects and tracking mechanisms; Prior experience working in a community college environment, particularly Student Services; Experience with ctcLink and TargetX systems, or similar CRM platform experience; Bilingual – English & Spanish, English & Russian, or English & Ukrainian.

• Experience working with multicultural or low-income students;
• Experience using Microsoft platforms to track information.
• Associate's Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Services, Education, or related field;
• Experience assisting with projects and tracking mechanisms;
• Prior experience working in a community college environment, particularly Student Services;
• Experience with ctcLink and TargetX systems, or similar CRM platform experience;
• Bilingual – English & Spanish, English & Russian, or English & Ukrainian.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is based on Range 41, Step A, $3,738 per month with periodic increments to $4,866 per month. Starting salary may be dependent on education, 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 and is dependent upon continued grant funding. 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 . Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after August 27 , 2026 . 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. Priority Screening Date: August 27, 2026 Interviews with Committee: Week of September 11th Finalist Interviews: Week of September 17th Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026 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.edu that 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 letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this 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. 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 applicant’s 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 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 am to 5:00 pm 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. For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 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.

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.

• Salary is based on Range 41, Step A, $3,738 per month with periodic increments to $4,866 per month. Starting salary may be dependent on education, 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 and is dependent upon continued grant funding.
• 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 .
• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that 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 letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
• 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 letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
• 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 applicant’s 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.

Why work at Skagit Valley College?

Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound in the northwest corner of Washington State, Skagit Valley College offers a unique and highly regarded transfer curriculum and professional-technical programs that respond to the workforce needs of the region.

The College celebrates diversity in its staff and students, and adheres to a set of guiding principles: respect, integrity, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

Skagit Valley College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes high-value medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents with affordable monthly premiums.

Basic life and long-term disability insurances are provided with the option to purchase additional coverage at a low employee cost.

Flexible spending account and dependent care assistance programs are also available.

We help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions.

In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

Personal and Professional Development Staff development and personal growth are encouraged at Skagit Valley College.

Training opportunities are offered to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity.

A professional development funds program and participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.

A Full Work/Life Package Pay, benefits, flexibility, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and out of life.

• Not applicable.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college: one (1) to two (2) years of college.
• Some college: three (3) to four (4) years or more of college.
• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Master's degree, or higher degree.
• None / not applicable - no relevant experience, or experience in a related area.
• 1 month to 6 months of experience
• 7 months to 11 months of experience
• 12 months to 23 months of experience.
• 24 months to 35 months of experience.
• 36 months to 47 months of experience.
• 48 months to 59 months of experience.
• 60 months or more of experience.
• Yes, I reside in Washington State or have the ability to relocate.
• No, I do not reside in Washington State but I have the ability to relocate.
• No, I do not reside in Washington State and do not have the ability to relocate.
• I understand the application requirements.