Olympic College, Student Services

Job Description

Students in Need Group (SING) Program Manager
Olympic College
Student Services

POSITION:
Olympic College (OC) is recruiting to fill a 50% full-time temporary position. This management level position is designed to identify financial and support barriers and serve as a safety net for students in need. The SING Program will serve as a one-stop, safe and welcoming information and resource center. Services will include direct assistance with applications, access and referral to internal resources and will develop knowledge and build relationships to facilitated referral and access to community resources.

SALARY: $44,500/annual for full-time; $22,250 for 50% full-time; with benefits

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a welcoming and safe service to assist and support students in need by helping them learn about and access resources;
• Obtain and provide information about internal resources and programs (e.g., Financial Aid, Opportunity Grant, Worker Retrain, WorkFirst, OC Foundation, etc.) to assist students in need;
• Obtain and provide information about community resources and services (e.g., Kitsap Community Resources, local food banks, Kitsap County Health District, WorkSource, emergency and transitional housing, etc.) to refer students who are in need who would benefit from those services;
• Assist students through services and processes and guide them to community resources;
• Develop close working relationships with key representatives from local community resources;
• Collaborate with Olympic College services and programs to identify and provide optimum support for students in need;
• Serve as liaison to the Associated Students of Olympic College (ASOC) food bank and other ASOC activities that support students in need;
• Support and coordinate activities of the Students in Need Group (SING);
• Coordinate information for posting on the SING website;
• Provide education to Olympic College administrators, faculty, and staff about local community resource businesses and their capabilities;
• Collect, analyze, and communicate data and research information about students’ experiences with financial and other resource barriers;
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree and two years experience as a community resource provider or equivalent OR related Bachelor’s degree and one year experience as a community resource provider or equivalent.
• Proficiency in office practices and procedures, standard desktop computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, and email software required.
• Knowledge of enrollment management principles and methods in a higher education setting desired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a 50% of full-time position ending on September 30, 2010, unless funding is renewed.
• Official college transcripts required if hired.
• Must pass a criminal background records check.
• 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.

Successful applicants will be able to:

• Meet funding source reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner;
• Effectively coordinate and connect students with local organizations to help them with their specific needs;
• Work effectively and successfully with all levels of administration, faculty, staff, diverse student populations and college-wide committees;
• Explain difficult or complex concepts verbally and/or in written form;
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal relations and organizational skills;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Function as an effective team member;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity and learning-centered climate.

Information and Application Process Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS: For guaranteed consideration, submit the following completed application materials to the Olympic College Human Resource Services Office.

Application materials required:

• Olympic College Online Application – select Administrative;
• Cover Letter explaining how your qualifications meet the responsibilities and requirements of this position;
• Resume listing education and professional experience;
• Three letters of recommendation1, one each from:
  
  1. a direct supervisor,
  2. community or business leader,
  3. director or manager of a community resource provider.

1 May be submitted via fax (360) 475-7302, emailed to jobs@olympic.edu or mailed to the address below.

When inquiring or applying for this position, please also reference Academic Careers Online.

To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Human Resource Services as shown below. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.AcademicCareers.com. Thank you.

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