Intake and Outreach Specialist

Position Summary

The Georgetown Campus of South Seattle College is Washington State's largest apprenticeship training institution. Serving over 3,000 apprentices and students earning everything from short-term certificates and industry-recognized credentials to Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, the Georgetown campus is known as the area's premier workforce education and training center. The Intake and Outreach Specialist at the Georgetown Campus will be responsible for being the primary point of contact for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship students. The position is divided into two main roles; outreach with a focus on marketing to the community at large and advising with navigation to help students access pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities.The position will also work with students interested in pursuing associate degrees that award credit for prior learning for apprenticeship, military, or industry experience.

This position supports the anti-racist, anti-bias (ABAR) practices required for student empowerment and success at South Seattle College.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT - SPS.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What you will be working on:

Advising

• Advise new, prospective, and current students on college transfer and professional-technical programs, including degree requirements and transfer options specific to the Multi-Occupational Trades (MOT) AAS and AAS-T, MOET (Multi Occupational in Engineering and Technology) AAS-T, and BAS pathways.
• Analyze student success data to recommend program improvements and ensure advising practices align with institutional retention goals.
• Assist students with course selection and the development of individualized education plans that align with MOT, MOET, and BAS transfer requirements and career goals.
• Coordinate closely with BAS program advisors and coordinators to ensure seamless academic transitions for students completing MOT and MOET degrees.
• Monitor student progress toward degree and certificate completion, identify potential barriers, and make timely referrals for support services.
• Assess and respond to the specific enrollment and advising needs of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship students.
• Collaborate with instructional departments and program leadership to develop, review, and maintain meaningful BAS and/or BA articulation pathways for MOT AAS/AAS-T degrees, ensuring alignment with industry needs and transfer requirements.
• Analyze student success data to recommend program improvements and ensure advising practices align with institutional retention goals

Outreach

• Plan and direct the Georgetown campus's annual outreach strategy for apprenticeship education; represent the institution at regional and statewide workforce education forums.
• Promote and communicate the benefits of apprenticeship programs in partnership with college departments, employers, and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain and update informational materials (digital and print) related to apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Oversee the content and accuracy of outreach & advising materials, establishing standards for communication that ensure compliance with state and federal apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship regulations.
• Develop and execute communication strategies in collaboration with Marketing and Workforce Education leadership to expand visibility and enrollment in apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinate with South Seattle College and/or Seattle College District outreach team(s) to share information about pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; develop and execute communication strategies in collaboration with Marketing and Workforce Education leadership to expand visibility and enrollment in apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinate and support outreach activities for the Georgetown Campus, including organizing and leading campus tours or events for student groups, industry partners, legislators, and potential donors.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to develop tour schedules, prepare materials, and ensure a welcoming, informative experience that highlights apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

Leadership

• This position may supervise Outreach and/or other student support (e.g. work study and/or internships).
• Serve as a liaison to South Seattle College advising teams by attending regular meetings, sharing updates, and advocating for the needs of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship students.

What you bring as a candidate:

• Degree or certification in education, workforce development, social sciences, business administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Experience providing student support, advising, or case management in an educational or workforce development setting.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including adult learners, underrepresented groups, and individuals pursuing career and technical education.
• Demonstrated experience in event coordination, outreach, or community engagement, such as organizing tours, campus visits, or partnership meetings.
• Experience collaborating with employers, industry representatives, apprenticeship programs and/or related groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, student management systems, and/or Contact Resource Management (CRM) tools for tracking student interactions and event participation.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact .

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• It is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the or for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

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