Director of BFET and Financial Literacy

Olympic College • Bremerton, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of BFET & Financial Literacy provides leadership, compliance oversight, and fiscal stewardship for the college’s Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) program and Financial Literacy program. This position supports students by connecting eligible Basic Food/SNAP recipients with employment and training services, educational support, financial resources, and community-based referrals that help reduce barriers to enrollment, retention, completion, and employment. The Director ensures BFET grant activities, reporting, student support services, invoicing, fiscal documentation, and program practices align with college, state, and federal requirements. The position also leads the college’s Financial Literacy program by developing practical, accessible financial education opportunities for students. This includes workshops, outreach, student-facing resources, partnerships with campus departments and community organizations, and programming that helps students make informed financial decisions connected to their goals and values. The role is approximately 60% BFET and 40% Financial Literacy.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of full-time equivalent experience in student services, workforce development, social services, human services, education, public administration, grant-funded programs, or a closely related area.
• Four (4) years of experience working with workforce development grants, student support grants, public benefit programs, employment and training programs, or related grant-funded programs.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures, or program guidelines.
• Experience with budget tracking, fiscal documentation, reporting, reconciliation, or grant compliance.
• Experience working with students or community members who may be navigating financial, academic, employment, basic needs, or personal barriers.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn student information, grant, reporting, and case management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with diverse students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, student success, and inclusive service delivery.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BFET, Basic Food/SNAP, DSHS, SBCTC, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, Opportunity Grant, Workforce Education, or similar programs.
• Experience in a community or technical college setting.
• Experience with ctcLink, eJAS, OBIS, OGMS, or similar student, grant, fiscal, or case management systems.
• Experience developing student workshops, training materials, outreach campaigns, or online learning resources.
• Experience building partnerships with community-based organizations, public agencies, employers, or financial education providers.
• Experience creating plain-language communication materials for students or community members.
• Knowledge of financial literacy topics such as budgeting, credit, debt, financial aid, banking, taxes, student loans, or basic money management.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, human services, social work, public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Olympic College’s BFET program.
• Administer BFET program activities in compliance with applicable college procedures, SBCTC guidance, DSHS requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Interpret and apply BFET policies, funding guidelines, participant eligibility requirements, and documentation standards.
• Maintain audit-ready records, including student eligibility documentation, service plans, case notes, support service records, and required program files.
• Prepare, monitor, and assist BFET grant applications, budget narratives, funding surveys, projections, and budget revisions.
• Review expenditures for allowability, accuracy, documentation, and alignment with grant requirements.
• Facilitate fiscal processes with the Grants Office, Business Office, Financial Aid, Workforce Development, and other college departments.
• Prepare and submit required BFET invoices, reports, local certifications, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures, leveraged funds, student awards, participant reimbursements, and related fiscal activity to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and facilitate financial literacy programming for Olympic College students.
• Collaborate with campus departments, faculty, staff, and community partners to expand access to financial education.
• Assess participation trends and program effectiveness, using feedback to refine and improve future programming.
• Facilitate student access to BFET services, financial literacy resources, and related campus and community supports.
• Collaborate with departments such as Financial Aid, Workforce Development, Advising, Basic Needs, the Bookstore, faculty, and other student support areas.
• Assist with resolving complex student situations by identifying options, clarifying processes, and connecting students to appropriate resources.
• Compile, review, and submit required program, fiscal, and student participation data.
• Conduct data quality checks to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Analyze program data, student feedback, partner feedback, and compliance reviews to strengthen services.
• Facilitate and update internal procedures, checklists, workflows, and communication tools.
• Represent Olympic College in BFET, workforce development, financial literacy, and community partner spaces.
• Build and maintain partnerships with SBCTC, DSHS, WorkSource, community-based organizations, financial education partners, and other colleges.

Benefits

• Medical/vision
• dental
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• accidental dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA
• Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan
• TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan
• 11 paid holidays
• leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday
• Aflac
• auto/home insurance
• space available tuition waiver
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• fitness center
• reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED