Educational Planner - Running Start

Tacoma Community College • Tacoma WA 98466, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Planner – Running Start facilitates admission, application, registration, and academic support functions for Running Start students. This position assists students in the development of meaningful educational and career goals by providing educational planning assistance and promoting student retention through support services, new student orientations, and ongoing collaboration with faculty and staff. The selected Educational Planner will work on building relationships with community organizations and local high school staff and students. The Educational Planner will then support those students through our Running Start program. The Educational Planner will work closely with students to identify educational opportunities and challenges, as well as offer direction and guidance to assist them in successfully enrolling in a post-secondary institution. Finally, the Educational Planner will hold informational workshops that help students and their families navigate career and transfer paths at TCC, as well as provide support to students transitioning from Running Start enrollment into post-secondary degree completion programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR equivalent education and experience.
• Experience providing services to ethnically and culturally diverse high school students.
• Experience managing large numbers of students/clients while maintaining quality service.
• Proficient level of experience using computer applications such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ethics and integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population, both within and outside the college.
• Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone.
• Ability to earn trust, respect, and confidence through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning business and customer matters.
• Successful experience working with youth/young adult population.
• Skill in using data and information to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form conclusions and make decisions.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a deadline oriented high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with and providing services to Running Start students.

Responsibilities

• Advise new/prospective students; explain degree and transfer requirements; clarify high school graduation equivalencies, interpret assessment scores; articulate college policies and procedures; and assist in course selection and the development of individualized education plans.
• Assist students in clarifying educational, career, and life goals.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students, parents and families and assist students in becoming self-directed in the educational planning process.
• Maintain accurate student files on each enrolled student.
• Work with faculty as needed to assure appropriate and effective learning support and resources.
• Participate in outreach activities at local high schools and college fairs, with a particular emphasis on populations that have been historically low-enrolled at TCC.
• Serve as a liaison with school districts, high school counselors and registrars regarding policies and procedures, course equivalencies, academic standing and student success issues.
• Serve as a mentor for students in the Running Start Program.
• Participate as a team member in the implementation of services and activities to support the success of Running Start students.
• Assist with statistical information and data collection including monthly enrollment reports.
• Monitor student enrollment data.
• Assist with fee waiver and book assistance program for low-income students.
• Represents the Running Start Program on college and statewide committees.
• Participate in professional development activities as appropriate.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance plans
• Vacation, sick and personal leave
• Reduced tuition for the employee
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level