Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers Grant Director

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Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers Grant Director

Salary

$47,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually

Location

WA 99301, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

E-18-019

Division

Student Services

Opening Date

07/17/2018

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks an Opportunity Grant/Early Achiever Grant Director who will be responsible for implementation and administrative oversight of the New Opportunity for Access to Higher Education Opportunity Grant and oversight of the Early Achievers Grant.  The Director will work with both Instruction and Student Services to maximize currently available student support for eligible students to minimize academic barriers.  The Director will also work creatively to implement additional strategies to bridge the gaps in financial aid, student support services, and other academic resources currently available.  The Director will report to the Dean for Transitional Studies.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (First Consideration closes August 1, 2018 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for implementation, administration and direction of the Opportunity Grant and the Early Achievers Grant;
  • Inform, recruit and select students that meet Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers Grant guidelines;
  • Monitor and provide guidance to Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers Grant students to assist them in overcoming barriers to their success, including student advising, program entry and orientation;
  • Develop "individual intervention plans" for each Opportunity Grant/Early Achiever student and provide appropriate case management and retention strategies;
  • Ensure appropriate collaboration with CBC Faculty, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, Financial Aid, Advising/Counseling and Basic Skills staff as well as with other departments that will be involved in providing services;
  • Plan, organize and direct a publicity campaign to promote the Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers Grant, working closely with the CBC College Relations office;
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the Transitional Studies Division, the campus community and community resources;
  • Oversee student grant recipients' financial assistance and compliance with grant requirements;
  • Maintain confidential documentation for each Opportunity Grant/Early Achievers student;
  • Responsible for quarterly, annual and/or special reports and documentation of grant activities;
  • Responsible for program evaluation and assistance with future grant requests;
  • Attend campus and community meetings as appropriate;
  • Serve as liaison within the campus community and with external entities as appropriate; and
  • Other duties or projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Services or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
  • Advanced to intermediate computer experience in Microsoft Office and learning management systems;
  • One (1) year working in college admissions, advising, financial aid, student services, grant administration or career coaching in a higher education setting; and
  • Experience developing and monitoring program budgets to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years of previous experience working in college admissions, advising, financial aid, student services, grants or career coaching in a higher education setting;
  • Knowledge of and experience with financial aid rewards;
  • Knowledge of and experience in grant administration.

COMPETENCIES:

Project Management:  Manage projects by focusing attention on key priorities; evaluate approaches, determine feasibility, and adjust plan as needed; develop plans, coordinate projects and teams; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and on budget;
 
Teamwork:  Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others, in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors;
 
Visionary Leadership:  Create a clear, compelling vision; communicate vision and gains commitment; acts in accordance with vision; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to fulfill the vision;

Change Management:  Initiate and/or manage the change process and energize it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace;

Delegation:  Ability to delegate work assignments; match the responsibility to the person; give authority to work independently; set expectations and monitor delegated activities; provide recognition for results;

Leadership:  Lead by example, serve as appropriate role model to colleagues; demonstrate confidence within area of expertise; promote a cooperative work environment;

Quality Management:  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality;
 
Business Acumen:  Understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge of market and competition; align work with strategic goals;
 
Professionalism: Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments;
 
Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things; and

Support for Diversity:  Support initiatives of the district, colleges and divisions to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace; exemplify tenants of tolerance, acceptance and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds and demand similar conduct of assigned staff and department; knowledge working with students with disabilities and diverse learning styles; demonstrated skills and knowledge to facilitate student success with students from a wide range of academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This grant position is available immediately and is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time exempt position.  The general work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.  This is an overtime exempt position.


PROCESS NOTE:

Prior 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.
 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.  This position is directly engages in the performance of work on a federal contract or grant which requires compliance with the College's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, as well as reporting requirements, as a condition of employment.

If you are hired, you will need 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.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time;
  • Frequent need for oral, written and auditory communication;
  • Frequent use of computer and mouse;
  • Occasional need for travel; and
  • Occasional need to lift at least 20 pounds.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
 
Eligibility
Permanent, seasonal and part-time employees as determined by WAC 182-12-114. Benefits also cover spouses or state-registered domestic partners, and dependent children up to age 26.
 
Effective date of coverage
First day of the month following your date of employment. If the date of employment is the first working day of a month, coverage begins on the date of employment.
 
Medical Plan Monthly Costs
Employees pay their portion of medical care costs through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and elected coverage for spouses or state-registered domestic partners, and dependent children.
 
Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier

Kaiser WA Classic:
2019 Employee Only: $165
2019 Employee and Spouse: $340
2019 Employee and Child/Children: $289
2019 Employee, Spouse and Child/Children: $464

Kaiser WA Value:
2019 Employee Only: $88
2019 Employee and Spouse: $186
2019 Employee and Child/Children: $154
2019 Employee, Spouse and Child/Children: $252
 
Kaiser WA CDHP*(Consumer Directed Health Plan):
2019 Employee Only: $25
2019 Employee and Spouse: $60
2019 Employee and Child/Children: $44
2019 Employee, Spouse and Child/Children: $79

Uniform Medical Plan Classic (UMP Classic), administered by Regence BlueShield (PPO):
2019 Employee Only: $107
2019 Employee and Spouse: $224
2019 Employee and Child/Children: $187
2019 Employee, Spouse and Child/Children: $304

Uniform Medical Plan CDHP* (Consumer Directed Health Plan), administered by Regence Blueshield:
2019 Employee Only: $25
2019 Employee and Spouse: $60
2019 Employee and Child/Children: $44
2019 Employee, Spouse and Child/Children: $79
*Consumer Directed Health Plans (CDHP's) are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
CDHP's are a type of insurance plan that has lower premiums, a higher annual deductible, and higher out-of-pocket maximum than traditional health plans. An HSA is a tax-exempt account that you or your employer, can deposit funds into on your behalf.
For more information about CDHP, HSA, and traditional health plans, please visit http://www.hca.wa.gov/pebb/Pages/cdhp.aspx.
Columbia Basin College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans, including:
Uniform Dental Plan
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
 
DeltaCare
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
 
Willamette Dental
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Willamette Dental
*Costs for dental services provided and coverage options vary based on plan selection.

Vision
Employees do not pay a separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
 
Waiving Medical Coverage
Employees may waive health enrollment if they have other comprehensive group medical coverage. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how the plan will coordinate benefits.
Although employees may apply to waive medical coverage, employees must enroll in dental, basic life and basic long-term disability insurance (no monthly premium cost to the employee).

MEDICAL FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) & DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DCAP)
http://www.hca.wa.gov/pebb/Pages/fsa.aspxhttp://pebb.asiflex.com
The FSA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and The State of Washington. They are calendar year, pre-tax, spending programs you can use to set aside money for eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses. An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses.
Annual contributions in 2013 can be between a minimum of $240 to maximum of $2500.
As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or IRS eligible dependents.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care).
 
Eligibility
Permanent employees, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and dependent children up to 26 years of age.
 
Effective date of coverage
First of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage,
amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date or for guaranteed issue amounts, the first of the month following signature date on the form.

Basic Coverage*
$25,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
*Basic Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Life Coverage(s)
Supplemental term insurance coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available in $10,000 increments from $10,000
up to $750,000 At an additional cost to the employee.

Supplemental AD&D Coverage
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available at an additional cost to employee.
Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability may be required for certain supplemental coverage amounts.
 
Basic Plan*
Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income.
The maximum benefit is $240 per month; the minimum benefit is $50 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated sick leave, whichever is longer.
*Basic Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee.

Optional Plan
There is an optional plan that pays 60% of pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income, and is available at an additional cost to employee. Maximum benefit $6000 per month; minimum benefit is $240 per month. Cost for the optional plan is determined by employee type and waiting period selected.
Eligible employees will have a Washington state-sponsored retirement plan through one of two administrators. The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) administers the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for classified and admin/exempt employees and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) for faculty. The Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) administers the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) for admin/exempt employees and faculty.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• John Hancock Life Insurance Company – Long-Term Care
• Liberty Mutual Auto/Home Insurance
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities – TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union

CBC ALUMNI, STUDENTS & FRIENDS PROGRAM
Available to all current CBC faculty and staff!
• Local area discounts - including discounts for restaurants, shopping, entertainment and health around the Pacific Northwest
• Travel program and travel discounts
• Discounts with national retailers and entertainment - including Disney, Broadway, Mariners and other sporting events
• Daily U Deals - 75% off sports equipment, proceeds will benefit CBC Athletic Department
 
REDUCED TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM
Employees can take most credit and non-credit classes at a reduced cost when space is available and certain conditions are met. Please see Tuition Waiver Form below for full details.
 
Credit classes
Permanent classified, faculty, adjunct faculty and administrative employees of CBC may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. The basic cost is $5.00, plus any fees associated with that class. Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.

VACATION, SICK LEAVE, & HOLIDAYS
Vacation & Sick Leave
Classified staff, full-time and affiliated faculty members, and administrative staff accrue vacation and sick leave at rates determined by their employer group. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for accrual rates.
Holidays
CBC observes the following holidays*:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Holiday Observance and dates subject to change based on employment status, negotiated agreements, or College policy changes.
 
Personal Holiday
In addition to accrued vacation and college-wide holidays, classified and administrative staff may select one personal holiday each calendar year. Personal holidays are not cumulative and lapse at the end of each calendar year. A newly-hired classified staff member may not take the personal holiday during the first four months of employment.
 
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes.
 


ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES AREA

http://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=297

Tri-City Development Council:  http://www.tridec.org/about_tri_cities/
 
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce:  http://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/
 
Tri-Cities Guide:  http://tri-citiesguide.org/attractions-things-to-do.htm
 

Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau: http://www.visittri-cities.com/

All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2018.

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  • I have earned an Associate's degree
  • I have earned a Bachelor's degree
  • I have earned a Master's degree
  • I have graduate coursework beyond a Master's degree
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Please select the response from below that most closely matches your higher education teaching experience working with diverse student populations or previous experience working in college admissions, advising, financial aid, student services, grant administration or career coaching in a higher education setting.
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Please describe your higher education teaching experience working with a diverse student population or previous experience working in college admissions, advising, financial aid, student services, grant administration or career coaching in a higher education setting. Include references to positions and dates the work was performed.
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This position requires advanced to intermediate computer experience in Microsoft Office and learning management systems. Please describe how you acquired your experience in Microsoft Office and what learning management systems you are proficient in.
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Please describe your experience developing and monitoring program budgets to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Include references to positions and dates the work was performed.
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