Completion Coach

Columbia Basin College•Wa 99301, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Two (2) years of experience working with diverse populations of varied ethnicities, ages, and abilities in an educational, nonprofit or social service setting
Experience giving oral presentations in a group setting

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
One (1) year of experience working with under prepared adults, first generation college students, and/or students with special needs
Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
Experience in a community college setting

Responsibilities

Provide intentional, holistic support to students throughout their time at the College
Develop, manage and facilitate a student contact program to assist with college transition and to provide support throughout the quarter
Develop and manage an academic early warning intervention program and provide follow-up services for referred students to identify and apply retention and completion strategies
Develop, monitor and facilitate a degree completion intervention process to alert students to the graduation process
Provide timely and accurate educational information to students regarding pathways, degrees, certificates, courses, college policies and procedures as well as campus resources
Assist students in identifying effective problem-solving skills, self-advocacy approaches, decision making and personal responsibility
Disseminate information on programs and services to students, College staff and the community
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned