Upward Bound Specialist
Centralia College

Job Title: Upward Bound Specialist
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 14523
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 Description

This position reports to the Upward Bound Director and participates in the daily operation of the Upward Bound program. This is a federally funded, 11-month exempt position. The continuance of this position is dependent upon grant funding. The position requires the ability to teach a variety of workshops; manage a diverse caseload of approximately 30-40 low-income, disadvantaged secondary students with the potential to be first-generation college students; provide academic support services that motivate and prepare students for college; and meet program enrollment, retention, standardized-testing, secondary graduation, and post­secondary enrollment objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and determine participant ability to complete secondary and postsecondary education programs;

• Secure appropriate documentation for participant eligibility and maintain accurate records;

• Complete student need's assessments;

• Maintain regular meeting schedule with students;

• Maintain regular school visit schedule to one or more high schools;

• Initiate, organize, coordinate, and implement program academic curriculum including the six-week summer program;

• Provide, or guide students to, academic tutoring (basic math through Algebra) and teach a variety of classes and workshops;

• Develop educational plans with students and provide proactive intervention as appropriate;

• Provide academic advice to students individually and collectively;

• Provide career planning and academic preparation required for various educational opportunities and post-secondary education;

• Provide scholarship, financial aid, and college admissions information and application assistance to students and parents, as needed;

• Disseminate UB program information and develop, coordinate, and maintain a positive working relationship with target schools, college campus, and community agencies;

• Monitor and track student progress completing appropriate records and reports;

• Contribute to the development of lessons for online or in-person delivery;

• Monitor completion of lessons on online platforms;

• Contribute to the maintenance of accurate information in all program-related databases and online platforms;

• Attend and participate in job related training, workshops and conferences;

• Other duties, as assigned, that contribute to the mission of Upward Bound.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Overcome barriers like those of program participants

• Demonstrated ability in tutoring

Other Qualities:

• Experience teaching or tutoring basic math through Algebra;

• Experience with, and ability to recruit, socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education as first-generation college students;

• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze student information through records, tests, and interviews;

• Ability to appraise interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal characteristics of students for education planning;

• Ability to advise students academically for high school graduation and college eligibility;

• Ability to plan, teach, and motivate students to learn and to matriculate to college;

• Knowledge of financial aid resources and college application process;

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends;

• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications skills;

• Ability to use and/or learn computer software programs in the Microsoft Office suite, Google products, and student/learning management tools and databases;

• Ability to drive an 8-passenger van with high school students as passengers;

• Willingness to attend and participate in state, regional, or national conferences, trainings, and associations for educational opportunity programs;

• Transportation for travel to target schools.

Conditions of Employment

This is an eleven (11) month per year, full-time professional technical overtime eligible exempt position. The salary is $44,427.18 - $44,427.18 (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 December 30, 2024. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $44,427.18 - $44,427.18 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

Online Application
Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

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.

EEO Statement

Centralia 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 Statement

Notice 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 Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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