What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist 2 - Multicultural position at Olympic College?
Description
The Program Specialist 2 will be responsible for supporting the efforts of outreach and recruitment for prospective students and the retention of current students. Promote an all-inclusive welcoming environment in the Multicultural Center. Assist in the development and implementation of new and existing innovative co-curricular programs.
Essential Functions
- Provide customer service to all guests – including answer questions, providing guidance or instructions, or assisting over the phone, in person, and through online platforms.
- Facilitate events to recruit new students to visit and attend events in the Multicultural Center.
- Coordinate and promote events geared toward academic success to support the development and implementation of Student Engagement programs.
- Assist the Director of Student Leadership and Engagement in grant writing and efforts to support BIPOC student programs and initiatives.
- Advocate for BIPOC and historically underrepresented and marginalized students’ needs within the broader campus community by serving on campus committees and supporting affinity clubs.
Qualifications
- High School Education or Equivalent
- Experience working with diverse populations representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs and social media platforms.
- 1 year of customer service experience
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- 3-4 Years of Customer Service Experience and/or 3 years of clerical experience
- Supervisory Experience
Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $43,716 - $58,380* annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A, when you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Associate (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
- 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Salary : $43,716 - $58,380
