Program Specialist 3 - Pre-ETS Service (Pursuit) Department (C)

$56,880 - $64,440/Yr

Edmonds College - Lynnwood, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lynnwood, WA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Specialist 3 - Pre-ETS Service at Edmonds College is responsible for leading outreach and engaging with youth aged 14-21 with varying abilities. This role supports the college's mission by providing program support, developing schedules, and ensuring contract deliverables for Pre-employment Transition Services. The specialist will represent the college in the community, recruit students, and coordinate program services while working under the general direction of the Director of Pre-employment Transition Services.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to recruit students through workshops and school visits.
• Organize attendance at fairs to increase program participation.
• Respond to program inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Anticipate potential conflicts and recommend resolutions.
• Assist in developing procedures and policies for new programs.
• Conduct research and analyze data to identify program needs.
• Coordinate program events and meetings each quarter.
• Compile program contract deliverable materials and reports.
• Maintain Google and department web pages.
• Support in designing and delivering workshop content.
• Track billing and organize systems to fulfill contract obligations.
• Collaborate with RTCs and partners to fulfill contract deliverables.
• Manage purchasing, budget tracking, and account reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the director in creating quarterly/annual class schedules.
• Communicate and post notices of schedule changes and class cancellations.
• Participate in college division and professional development opportunities.
• Use Curriculog to track course and program requirement sheets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Two years of experience in a higher education setting or similar field.
• Ability to coordinate outreach to support retention and outreach efforts.
• Ability to provide administrative support with significant use of technology.
• Excellent skills in Google Applications and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Experience in planning, coordination, and consultation with public and private agencies.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent outreach and retention skills with a diverse clientele.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition waivers for college classes
• 12 sick days per year
• 11 scheduled holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 3 personal leave days
• 14 vacation days per year (increases to 24)