Provider Programs Manager jobs in Bremerton, WA

In pursuit of the mission and goals of Peninsula College, members of our campus community will be guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Members of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
• The college will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.

MANAGER, HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

(Full-Time Exempt)

Priority consideration date: 30 July 2023; Open Until Filled
PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITYOur 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.
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

Peninsula College, a Washington State Community College, is recruiting a Manager of High School Programs. This position will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Running Start, High School Diploma, Dual Credit and Underage programs. The Manager of High School Programs serves as the primary liaison between high school administrators and counselors, Running Start students, and Peninsula College. The successful candidate must be organized, flexible, analytical, creative, a self-starter, and be willing to work as a team member within a collaborative, student-first environment.

Programmatic Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive range of goals and services for Running Start, CTE Dual Credit, Adult High School Diploma program and Underage Admissions.
• Stay current on state rules and regulations and implement required changes to admissions and enrollment procedures for the Running Start program in collaboration with Enrollment Services and school district personnel.
• Serve as the point-of contact services for Running start, High School Diploma, Dual Credit and Underage program students.
• Provide information and training to academic advisors regarding each high school’s requirements for graduation which will assist with appropriate course selection and the development of individualized educational plans.
• Understand campus and community resources and serve as referral agent for students needing academic and personal assistance.
• Monitor academic progress for Running Start students and coordinate interventions as appropriate with collaboration of campus and high school partners.
• Maintain student records and prepare local and state reports utilizing the student database system and Excel.
• Process Running Start student fees and waivers in collaboration with Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Business Office.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty, faculty advisors and administrators to deliver comprehensive services to students.
• Act as a liaison with the Student Services and Instructional departments, and school district personnel.
• Provide informational presentations, distribute program information, and coordinate Running Start outreach activities throughout the year.
• Monitor the Running Start budget.
• In collaboration with Workforce Education, Enrollment Services and school district personnel maintain the SERS CTE Dual Credit Database and admissions for CTE Dual Credit students.
• Manage the Running Start Book Assistance Program.
• Collaboratively assist with the development of a campus-wide new student orientation to assure that Running Start students specific needs are included.
• Serve on college committees and represent Peninsula College’s High School programs at local, regional, state, and national conferences and meetings.
• Consult and collaborate with the Associate Dean for Student Advising and Student Support Services on program planning and development.
• Supervise work study students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic Advisor Responsibilities (separate contract, included in total compensation):

• Apply advanced academic advising concepts to provide proactive academic and/or career advising for prospective, new, and continuing running start students from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in a high school or college setting in advising, counseling, admissions, outreach, or other area of Student Services, or completed an associate’s degree with work equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with students on a wide variety of matters related to student success.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and the public from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of community college education.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications software.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience administering or supporting Running Start programs in either the high school or college setting. Experience with dual-enrollment programs.
• Understanding of the Enrollment Verification form and funding of Running Start student.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Physical Work Requirements:

• Work is typically performed on the Port Angeles Peninsula College campus, in an office environment, and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to travel and works some evenings or weekends as needed.

Required Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, typically during normal business hours, with occasional irregular hours when participating in and/or presenting at events.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Exempt position.
• Annual Salary Range: $61,000.00 - $65,618.00 (DOE)
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $5,083.00 - $5,468.00

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. Peninsula College contributes $1,145 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.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application
• a 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
• a current resume
• three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ 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: $61,000.00 - $65,618.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person