Student Leader - Funding Navigation

Opportunity Description This is a Student Leadership opportunity that is exclusively available to current Seattle College students. Compensation for this role is $20.76/hour All applications should be submitted by February 10,2025 Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of the Title III Cooperative Grant, the Student Leader - Funding Navigation will be responsible for participating in funding-related events and outreach. In addition, the Student Leader - Funding Navigation will provide their student perspective and feedback on projects carried out by the Funding Navigation team. What is the Funding Navigation team? The Funding Navigation team consists of staff members from Central, North, and South Seattle Colleges dedicated to better assisting students with navigating their funding options. To achieve this goal, the Funding Navigation team will develop tools to help students create a personalized funding plan and engage students, faculty and staff in funding-related events and outreach. The Student Leader - Funding Navigation will help support these activities and make a direct impact on other students lives, ultimately increasing equity in student outcomes. Specific activities may include the following below: Essential Functions: Participate in the Funding Access Steering Committee by sharing thoughtful ideas and offering feedback on committee or workgroup projects Assist with planning, promoting, and hosting funding-related student events such as FAFSA completion workshops Assist with developing program materials and tools such as videos, print materials, and web-based tools Participate and assist in student engagement activities such as new student orientation, classroom visits, presentations, and workshops Qualifications: Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, pay attention to details, multitask, and complete assignments in a timely manner Demonstrate a proactive work attitude and work ethic including punctuality Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate with peers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders Passion for sharing your experience with funding access to help improve student services Demonstrate strong leadership skills Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used technology or social media Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA Physical Requirements: Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday. Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation. OR Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs. I acknowledge I have received a copy of this job description. I understand the duties and am fully capable of meeting the requirements and performing the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations. Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Compliance. Background Check Statement 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 complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.