This post is open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by January 7, 2024.

This funding advisor position reports to and is under the supervision of the Director of Workforce Education Services. These responsibilities include assessing a student's eligibility for tuition aid, approving, tracking, recording expenses, and handling case management for the workload of the workforce education funding programs. Approximately 80% of the time is spent in communication with students enrolled in workforce education services and serving as a funding advisor. This role will complete duties with a high level of accuracy and efficiency and communicate these practices to staff, students, and the public. The funding advisor instructs personnel and recommends policies in addition to following program standards, state board guidelines, and institutional and internal protocols. These include the Opportunity Grant (OG), Worker Retraining (WRT), Early Achievers Grant (EAG), Basic Food for Employment and Training (BFET), and Opportunity Grant for Healthcare Programs. Understanding housing, financial education, career, and employment resources is in line with the goal of working-student success. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

This is salaried over-time eligible at-will, full-time position.

Reporting directly to the Director of Workforce Education Services, this position will:

• Entails providing students with support on how workforce funding impacts their future academic and professional aspirations and utilizing its resources to achieve their academic success and career goals;
• Responsible for guiding student participation in various workforce programs, such as opportunity grant, worker retraining, and basic food employment and training (BFET), as well as conducting interviews, screenings, qualifying , and co-enrolling students;
• Collects, prepares, and reports data needed to maintain or enhance students’ eligibility for funding;
• Utilizing the PeopleSoft/CTCLink system to process student payments and payment reconciliation, troubleshooting and rectification of disbursement errors;
• Provides case management services to students who qualify to receive tuition assistance for the workforce education services grants: Basic Food for Employment and Training (BFET), Opportunity Grant, and Worker Retraining Grant, including re-entry and wish students;
• Monitors students' continuous eligibility in accordance with SBCTC grant criteria and local workforce policies and procedures; ensures that students meet participation standards, that deadlines are met, and that maximum funding amounts are not surpassed;
• Identify support service needs for individual students; make referrals to campus services or community agencies to resolve barriers;
• Monitor students satisfactory academic progress, track academic standing and enrollment to program completion, i.e., transcript reports, and assist students in the submission of certificates or degree graduation applications;
• Uphold student records in electronic and hard copy formats; adhere to SBCTC and Workforce procedural guidelines for keeping student files;
• Ensure all enrolled student groups and attribute values are coded in the ctcLink system prior to each quarter and adhere to the SBCTC coding manual and timeline in order to record full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment;
• Maintain a waiting list of potential students not yet able to access the workforce grants due to limited funding;
• In cooperation with the Workforce Education Services, Transition Success Center, Student Success Team, Entry-Advising, Financial Aid, and other pertinent departments, plan and execute transition events both on and off campus as well as organize and conduct orientations and information sessions;
• Perform other special projects as assigned, including leading department-required projects or tasks.

• Serves as the point of contact for the opportunity grant.
• Work collaboratively with the WES Director in reviewing and updating Workforce Education Services Professional-Technical Pathways Eligible Programs quarterly;
• Review and update the Opportunity Grant Federal 200% poverty income guidelines with the WES Director annually;
• Attend regional meetings offered in partnership with DSHS and point-of-contact meetings organized by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges;
• Responsible for outreach for potential grant recipients that reflect the diversity of the community;
• Respond to all opportunity grant inquiries;
• Serves as backup support to update the Workforce Education Services applications, processes, and website.

• Ability to support students who are English language learners and/or seeking basic skills; Ability to work with diverse family styles, multi-ethnic populations, and low-income and/or at-risk individuals, preferably in an educational or workforce setting;
• Ability to navigate and perform in a comprehensive manner using MS Office Suite, Excel, Google Docs as part of WorkSpace, Google add-ons like Document Studio, Outlook, CTClink (PeopleSoft Software for Student Management Services), and other electronic environments;
• Ability to use student, financial aid, or eJAS database systems;
• Ability to track and record expenditures;
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service orientation;
• Ability to empathize with the needs of students who might be impoverished, homeless, have little English proficiency, or who are affected by domestic abuse, drug misuse, or other career difficulties;
• The capacity for communication, encompassing both written and verbal exchanges;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; innovative in problem solving, decision making, and solution bargaining;
• Ability to prioritize and organize workloads;
• Ability to manage time and projects to meet important deadlines.

• Higher Education Institutions;
• Financial Education;
• Washington State Workforce Grants and Guidelines.

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, social work, education, student personnel or related field;

• AAS/AS degree in social services, social work, education, student personnel or related field; AND
• Two years of experience related to recruitment and enrollment, educational planning, financial aid, support service, occupational training, workplace readiness, job placement, records maintenance and outcomes;

• An equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Experience working at a community college and with a diverse population;
• Bilingual desired.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE COLLEGE

Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional- Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelor of applied science, four-year degrees.

MISSION AND VISION

As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:

1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;

2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position;

3. A one-page response to the Supplemental Question.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check may be required.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highline

NEED APPLICATION HELP?

Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524- 5627, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).

The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office.

The 504 Coordinator, Jenni Sandler, can be reached at (206) 592-3474 or JSandler@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 25, 5th Floor.

The Chief Human Resources Officer, Steven Sloniker, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or SSloniker@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.

You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services (206) 592-3857; TTY (206) 870-4853.