What are the responsibilities and job description for the Somali speaking - Bilingual Student Support Specialist position at Seattle Colleges?
Opportunity Description
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Somali speaking bilingual Student Support Specialist in Early Childhood Education.
Salary Range for this position is $58,632 to $80,968
Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin February, 28th, 2025
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Education Associate Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, the Bilingual Student Support Specialist will be responsible for providing advising support to ECE students and prospective students taking classes in the Somali language. This will include outreach, ed plans, CTC link navigation, registration and funding support to ensure students can access all services at North Seattle College.
This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 9am-6pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work, with an expectation of three on campus days per week.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT SPS
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:
Application Procedures
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.
Essential Functions
What you will be working on:
Qualifications
What you bring as a candidate:
Persons 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:
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 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.
North Seattle College is looking to hire a Somali speaking bilingual Student Support Specialist in Early Childhood Education.
Salary Range for this position is $58,632 to $80,968
Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin February, 28th, 2025
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Education Associate Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, the Bilingual Student Support Specialist will be responsible for providing advising support to ECE students and prospective students taking classes in the Somali language. This will include outreach, ed plans, CTC link navigation, registration and funding support to ensure students can access all services at North Seattle College.
This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 9am-6pm with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work, with an expectation of three on campus days per week.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT SPS
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)
Application Procedures
- Attached current Resume
- Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
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.
Essential Functions
What you will be working on:
- Respond to prospective student inquiries for ECE programs in students home languages
- Advise students on certificate, associate degree and BAS pathways
- Work with Associate Program manager and Language Cohort manager to enroll linguistically diverse Early Achievers scholars
- Support students who to secure funding in workforce education or FAFSA
- Collaborate with the ECE team to develop student supports in student home languages including tutoring and video tutorials
- Facilitate information sessions for prospective students in student home languages
- Facilitate group and drop-in advising sessions for current students
- Work with campus services like TRiO, Workforce Education and the Opportunity Center to connect linguistically diverse students with resources
- Collaborate with other colleges offering ECE classes in other languages
- Related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you bring as a candidate:
- Oral and Written fluency in a non-English language
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education common courses and degree pathways
- Associate Degree or higher in education or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting students through higher education
Persons 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 supervisor, 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 ¿
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 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.
Salary : $58,632 - $80,968
