Manager, Student Success

MANAGER, STUDENT SUCCESS

(Port Angeles Campus, Full-Time Exempt, Grant-funded)

Open Date: April 25, 2025

Close Date: May 5, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: June 16, 2025

Anticipated Monthly Salary Range: $5,000.00 - $5,250.00

Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.At Peninsula College, we are committed to ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. This means that certain personal identifying information will be removed from your application before it is reviewed by our hiring committee.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Provide holistic support to students enrolled in Peninsula College’s Natural Resources program and provide support to workforce development initiatives specifically in natural resources.

This position will focus on the following two objectives:

• Deliver culturally relevant academic and student support services that promote student access, retention, and success for students in the Natural Resources Program.
• Strengthen government-to-government relationships to support student recruitment, workforce development, and job placement in related natural resource sectors.

This is a grant-funded position and is dependent on continued availability of funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist and Support students in achieving academic success :

- Provide referrals to college and community support services for students in Natural Resources program.

- Maintain open channels of communication to address student needs.

- Gather feedback from students enrolled in the program to inform process enhancement and grant reporting.

- Connect students with advising, tutoring, academic support services, and research opportunities.

- Advocate for students’ needs to ensure equitable student access, resources, and completion.

• Assist with student recruitment and enrollment into the Natural Resources program through classroom presentations, campus events, community meetings and local recruiting activities.
• Support the Natural Resources Program Coordinator and faculty in working with to develop field experiences and work-based learning partnerships and establish internships.
• Support students in obtaining materials for classes, field trips, labs, meetings, seminars, and other program-related activities.
• Recruit and Develop Student Success Partnerships: Build relationships with K-12, employers, cultural and family centers, and youth camps to increase enrollment in designated programs.
• Collaborate with PC Outreach Team to contribute to recruitment activities for the Natural Resource program on and off campus (e.g., develop outreach plan, visit communities, conduct student enrollment and success presentations, facilitate campus visits)
• Support the Natural Resources Program Coordinator with placing and monitoring field/internship progress and ensuring students are meeting learning outcomes (e.g., monitoring student attendance and surveying employers to evaluate student performance).
• Work with Student Success Department to recommend and implement inclusive strategies to boost diverse student retention and graduation rates
• Collaborate with faculty to identify at-risk students and develop proactive interventions.
• Monitor students' progress towards graduation requirements, supporting on-time degree completion.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Career and Transfer Services on job placement training for program participants, focusing on job readiness, job search strategies, resume writing, application procedures, interview skills, salary and benefits negotiation skills, and employment retention.
• Identify job openings and connect students with employers and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Natural Resources Program Coordinator to collect information on job descriptions and anticipated openings and share this with program participants.
• Participate in grant program meetings, attend retreats, and Government-to-Government meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated lived experience that provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities relevant to this position and the students it serves.
• Outstanding cultural competency. Ability to work with reciprocity (mutually beneficial relationships), value diversity, and be responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
• Good computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets and email.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and bring stakeholders together.

Preferred

• Experience working in a community college or education setting
• Knowledge of or experience with innovative and inclusive support strategies that bolster student’s retention and success, particularly with tribal students.

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical work schedule is 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday
• Work Environment: Onsite
• Location: Port Angeles, Forks, or Port Townsend Campus
• Travel Requirement: This position requires frequent travel, with an expectation of approximately 60% travel throughout the North Olympic Peninsula. Travel will primarily be from the employee’s official duty station to various locations across the Peninsula to support recruitment efforts, outreach initiatives, and grant-related activities.
• Valid driver’s license required

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Exempt position
• Annual Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00
• Anticipated monthly salary: $5,000.00 - $5,250.00

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. As of July 1, 2024, Peninsula College contributes $1,170 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.
• Vacation Leave accrual is 16 hours per month.
• Personal Leave is 40 hours every July 1, prorated on date of hire.
• Personal Holiday is 8 hours per year after 4 months of service.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• College employment application (online)
• PDF - current resume
• PDF - Cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• PDF - three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ name, email addresses and telephone numbers

* In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

* 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.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula 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 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Port Angeles, WA 98362 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Angeles, WA 98362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $63,000