Program Specialist 3

South Seattle College is looking to hire a Program Specialist 3 in the Continuing Education Department.

Salary Range for this position is $ $59,724.00 to $78,456.00 annually (DOE)

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin March 28, 2025.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Continuing Education, the Program Specialist 3 will be responsible for Professional Development, Personal Enrichment and Online Learning programs. The overall responsibility of the position is to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs in a manner that results in a high-quality educational experience for students. This position is self-support and the funding for this position is generated through self-support revenue.

This position is Full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, with evening and weekend hours as needed for classes.

This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE and is subject to union shop provisions

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

• Create and oversee courses in Program Development, Personal Enrichment, Professional Development and Online Learning.
• Develop criteria and research strategies for determining program needs; develop strategies to grow the program based on needs of the community and the college.
• Stay abreast of campus and district-based program offerings, policies, and procedure; research external program offerings to help identify programming needs.
• Develop a course creation or update plan for the development of new courses or the updating of existing courses.
• Identify and recruit qualified subject matter experts to develop or update courses in alignment.
• Evaluate all courses to ensure high quality programming.
• Manage registration for Continuing Education courses in ctcLink, CampusCE and with our online learning partners; troubleshoot enrollment issues, add/drop, grades and cashiering problems; process examination requests.
• Provide administrative and technical support via phone, email, and face-to-face communication.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate:

• Demonstrated superior knowledge of and experience with course development and implementation
• Demonstrated skills in customer service
• Mastery of multi-tasking and self-motivation.
• Superior written and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills in the areas of word-processing, database and spreadsheets
• Outstanding project/event organization skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment with constant interruptions
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

People with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisors, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

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 people 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 Legal 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.