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Director of Workforce Services

Seattle Colleges District
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Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Director, Workforce Servicce.

Salary Range for this position is $77,152 to $106,543 annually (depending on experience).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:00PM PST. Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin Monday, December 2, 2024. 

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Dean, the Director, Workforce Services will be responsible for providing leadership and management to staff assigned under the Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET), Worker Retraining, WorkFirst, and the Opportunity Grant program and a Benefits Navigator position. This includes program development, implementation, and monitoring of program performance and assigned budgets in all of these programs. The position also requires the growth and sustainment of partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to provide direct services to students in order to ensure responsiveness to local workforce needs and economic development strategies to provide career pathways to for students. Funding for this position is contingent upon continued available grant funding.

This position supervises Exempt, Classified, Student, Workstudy, and temporary employees.

This position is typically scheduled for working Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. The schedule 

May vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

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:

  • Oversee the operations of the Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET), WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, and Opportunity Grant programs, which includes outreach and recruitment of students into these programs
  • Develop outreach strategies to recruit new and continuing students to Workforce Services
  • Manage, train, and provide vision and direction for the Workforce Advisors delivery of student support services, with attention to continuous improvements and support of student enrollment and retention
  • Supervise the processing of financial paperwork for program implementation, including work study and payroll.
  • Monitor, and approve expenditures for all budgets connected with Workforce Services grants
  • Responsible for the preparation and on-time submission of monthly and quarterly federal invoices for WorkFirst and BFET programs; work with the Seattle Central Business office to ensure accurate completion of invoices
  • Liaise with the SBCTC and DSHS
  • Participate in quarterly meetings with King County WEC, WEC, WorkSource partners
  • Manage the delivery of services for the Seattle Central Colleges WorkSource Connection site
  • Ensure program performance outcomes and grant compliance with local, state and federal policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Basic & Transitional Studies Department, professional-technical programs, student services, financial aid and community partners to connect students to college and community resources including Neighborhood House, Employment Security, Seattle Education Access, King County Public Health related to living needs and expenses
  • Work with staff to ensure that grant-funded students develop individual education plans and set measurable benchmarks for achievement
  • Represent Seattle Central at partner meetings
  • Coordinate Worker Retraining Financial Aid Advisory Committee
  • Work in Collaboration with the other colleges in the SCC District to ensure successful implementation of college and workforce services and programs
  • Write the BFET and WorkFirst local policy and procedure manuals
  • Research, prepare and write state and federal grants
  • Prepare for state and federal monitoring and audit visits
  • Respond to student complaints
  • Interpret and implement federal, state, and other college/district rules and regulations
  • Remain current on all federal and state grant regulations, communication and maintain compliance
  • Facilitate the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective student service.
  • Provide training for staff on grant rules and regulations as well as computer applications and systems
  • Hire, train and supervise staff
  • Manage and supervise all aspects of the Workforce Services office to include planning, setting goals, and objectives consistent with the college mission and strategic plan
  • Serve as a liaison for the Workforce office in state, regional professional organizations
  • Establish and implement procedures for delivering grant aid with financial aid
  • Respond to emails in a timely manner

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: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in education, Business, Social Services or related area. 3 years of experience grant management, grant writing, budget management and staff supervision.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges workforce grant policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly diverse work and student culture, to troubleshoot and triage emergent program and student matters and work collaboratively with instructional, institutional, and cross-functional work groups.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical skills to engage in data analysis and strategic projects regarding budgets and the use of Workforce programs funding.
  • Communication skills: connecting, mediating, coordinating and providing information on daily activities.
  • Ability to plan, organize, delegate and motivate others.
  • Knowledge of Financial Aid Management System (FAM), Student Management System (SMS), eJAS. Online Budget & Invoicing System (OBIS), Online Grant Management System (OGMS), Washington Secure Email.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

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 

 

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 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 applicants 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.