Educational Planner - TRiO

• Manage a caseload of 120-140 students
• Develop and maintain student-centered relationships with a diverse group of participants that encourages and facilitates program participation 
• Identify and address barriers to student success and act as a liaison, advocate and resource person for program participants
• Facilitate early intervention strategies for student success, retention, and completion; including a personal plan of support services to meet the needs of each program participant
• Assist students in setting academic, transfer, personal, and professional goals; and developing SMART plans to achieve these goals
• Consult with Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and other Student Support Services to resolve admission, registration, and graduation issues
• Work closely with student support departments and faculty to maintain a holistic view of progress for each student on your caseload 
• Maintain knowledge of Green River degree requirements and general transferability of degrees to local institutions 
• Assist students in the completion of financial aid and scholarship applications and refer to alternative funding sources for Green River and intended transfer institutions

• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness (including an awareness and understanding of historically underserved populations) and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Regularly participate in trainings and professional development opportunities to further knowledge and self-awareness of diversity, equity and bias
• Promote a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service of our diverse student communities

• Establish and maintain relationships with service providers in the community in order to make appropriate referrals for students
• Design and manage effective academic skill building interventions which may include peer mentoring, tutoring, study tables, etc.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate group activities, workshops, and seminars to assist students in the development of academic skills, educational and career goals, and transfer to Bachelor degree programs
• Co-design equity-centered learning experiences in collaboration with students, community partners, TRiO staff, and other campus departments
• Plan and implement TRiO sponsored field trips to colleges, universities, industry partners, and cultural events
• Serve on College committees to represent the interests of TRiO students, build and maintain professional relationships across campus, and market the TRiO program
• Participate in annual planning of departmental goals, objectives, activities, and budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Identify and recruit TRiO eligible students
• Develop and conduct program orientations, workshops, seminars, and campus outreach activities according to the grant objectives
• Utilize a TRiO specific student database for tracking reportable grant requirements, including student participation, degree completion and transfer, student contact and progress notes, service provision and referrals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Ability to work effectively with students experiencing a high degree of personal and emotional stressors impacting their academics, to assess, develop, and implement supports or make referrals to appropriate resources
• Experience working with under-represented populations and demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity and academic success of community college students
• A clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities, services, and resources available through the community college system.

• Ability to effectively advise students regarding academic requirements, career preparation, and personal development 
• Ability to effectively collaborate within the TRiO team, and with on- and off-campus partners
• Effective written and oral communication, and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to the knowledge and needs of the audience
• Must be able to effectively plan and implement program activities

• Must have a working knowledge of online tools such as Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.); Learning Management Systems, Customer Relationship Management software, databases, and file storage (Canvas, SharePoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A personal background similar to those of TRiO-eligible student participants 
• Experience in providing direct service to college students, preferably in a student support role
• Ability to speak another language in addition to English, preferably in one of the top languages spoken in the Kent and Auburn communities: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Somali 
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Social Work, or related field
• Understanding of Guided Pathways initiatives and programming

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must have the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk/computer workstation
• Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screen in performing work assignments
• Use of headphones for prolonged periods of time
• Work in an office setting with frequent interruptions and demands on time, while meeting department deadlines
• May need to carry, lift or move equipment/supplies up to 25 lbs
• Work location: This position has a primary work location of the Main Campus in Auburn, WA. Work may be performed off campus at times, attending resource fairs, community events, presentations, etc. There is some flexibility for hybrid work up to 20% of the time, depending upon academic schedule peak periods and department needs. Virtual work environment will require a private, distraction free space, in which student confidentiality can be maintained. A work laptop, webcam, and headphones will be provided by the college. All other equipment, utilities, services, furniture, etc. are the employee’s responsibility.
• Work schedule: General schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary on a predetermined basis.

Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification
• Resume 
• Supplemental question(s)

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At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.