KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Mission and goals of the college and program policies and procedures
• Educational and developmental needs of Pell-eligible MSFW students
• Outreach and college access strategies, student achievement and learning, and growth-mindset.
• Computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, etc.)

• Strong oral, written, and virtual communication skills.
• Independent planning, developing and performing single or multiple job tasks to meet all deadlines, prioritizing, providing follow-up and explaining procedures as necessary.

• Provide guidance to students who are educationally, economically, and otherwise marginalized
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds with respect to, but not limited to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, disabilities, veteran status, national origin, religion, and academic background of community college students and trade union affiliation
• Provide open access, academic excellence, shared governance, staff development, and equity
• Use discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, peers, supervisors, college personnel, faculty, students, and the CAMP community
• Communicate effectively (written, orally, presentation skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field
• Two consecutive years of experience providing support to students or individuals who are educationally, economically, and/or otherwise minoritized.
• Experience in developing relationships with students, parents, school districts, community industry organizations, and/or migrant serving agencies.
• Use of verbal and written Spanish language to aid Spanish-speaking students, parents, and community members as needed.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to work evening and weekend hours on an occasional basis.

• Two consecutive years of experience with CAMP, HEP, or TRiO programs, student academic and career advising, student services, or demonstrated experience in working with minoritized individuals or groups.
• Experience with virtual communication and presentation.
• Experience in a higher education settings, providing college access to students who are educationally, economically, and otherwise marginalized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Coordinate and implement outreach and college access efforts through community forums, presentations and visits throughout YVC service district schools and with counselors, educators, staff, and students
• Develop and cultivate relationships with Washington State Migrant Education Program (MEP) school districts, Washington State MEP Migrant Student Data, Recruitment and Support programs, farm working industries, HEP faculty and staff, HEP/CAMP Recruiters, YVC constituencies such as YVC Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Student Services, Counseling and Advising, faculty, staff and students
• Create and maintain contacts that monitor CAMP outreach progress through the program
• Develop and maintain an outreach contact database to include students, counselors at schools, faculty, and migrant serving agencies among other useful outreach contacts
• Using knowledge of CAMP federal regulations in collaboration with YVC policies and procedures, assist in the development of outreach and college access effectiveness evaluation reports
• Work with the Director in the planning and implementation of a strategic outreach and college access plans for MSFW students
• Work with the Director in creating a structured first-year college access experience for program participants
• Coordinate, plan, and organize outreach contacts and information aimed at increasing college access and admissions for MSFW students
• Participate in regular meetings with the CAMP staff to maintain current on program and YVC information to share with students, and to plan outreach and college access procedures
• Learn about and communicate educational opportunities, personal and academic, and financial resources to CAMP participants available at YVC and make referrals as needed
• Provide CAMP participants information on core requirements of mandatory advising, Guided Pathways, and New Student Orientation at YVC
• Provide both academic and non-academic support to CAMP participants
• Assist participants in navigating their first-year of college
• Administer comprehensive needs assessments to outreach and college access of MSFW students and develop ongoing revisions and updates on a successful outreach plan
• Conduct outreach and recruit migrant seasonal farmworker students throughout Washington State to YVC
• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies and programs aimed at increasing enrollment of migrant and seasonal farmworker students at YVC
• Collaborate with the YVC Outreach & Retention Coordinator to develop informational and outreach materials in English and Spanish
• Provide ongoing support services to CAMP participants, including academic advising, financial aid and career and personal advising
• Help plan, develop, and implement academic assistance and career exploration workshops, administer culturally relevant materials and assessments
• Advocate and communicate concerns impacting CAMP participants
• Support and participate in student leadership initiatives
• Responsible for developing and implementing college access and retention strategies for potential MSFW students
• Monitor and track outreach contacts and initiate and maintain data of outreach and student files;
• Participate in professional development activities as appropriate to the role and utilize a working knowledge of YVC policies and procedures in collaboration with CAMP federal regulations

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
• Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire
• Copy of Credentials or license as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications
  

Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.

Insurance Benefits

Yakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees can elect to become members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out www.tiaa-cref.org for more information.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Please refer to the Washington State Board for more detailed information.

Paid Leave and Other Incentives

In addition to the benefits above, full time adiministrative employees accrue up to 24 days of vacation, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days each year. Full time employees are also able to take advantage of waived tuition, scholarships and other professional development opportunities.

Contact our Human Resources team with any additional questions you may.