TRIO-Student Success Specialist/Program Specialist 3 (Project)

TRIO-Student Success Specialist/Program Specialist 3 (Project)

Bellevue College is seeking a part-time temporary project position (32 hours per workweek) for a Student Success Specialist/Program Specialist 3. This position is expected to end in August 2026, with potential for extension based on grant funding availability.

Position Salary Range: $47,779/year - $64,348/year. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Bellevue College offers a comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 32 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).

The Student Success Specialist/Program Specialist 3 works under general direction and reports to the TRIO Director. The nature of the work is professional, and requires an ability to work in accordance of college rules, policies, and regulations, as well as state and federal laws and regulations. The position performs complex duties. The individual in this role coordinates programs and services, providing assistance and individualized case management to TRIO students. This position works with Bellevue College faculty and staff, and college representatives; recommends resolution for complex problems and issues related to the student's individualized needs. Incumbents assess TRIO participants' needs and develop specialized services and training unique to the department and are responsive to the needs of TRIO students. The use of professional judgement based on the assessment of student needs and individual circumstances is required for this position.

This is a part-time temporary project position (32 hours per workweek), and expected to end in August 2026. Extension of the position pending on grant funding availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One year experience working in a higher education setting.
• One year experience providing academic advising for college students or one (1) year of case management experience with adult populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all students, staff and faculty, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the needs of all student population and community.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and oversee assigned projects.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability: Takes responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work products and or service. Can be relied upon to achieve satisfaction of stakeholders and excellent results.
• Communications Effectiveness: Understands and learns from what others have to say. Positively influences the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively expresses information appropriate to the audience and situation in a clear and timely manner.
• Ethics & Integrity: Respects and maintains confidentiality. Avoids situations and actions considered inappropriate or which present a conflict of interest. Earns the trust, respect and confidence of employees through consistency, honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Managing Workloads and/or Multitasking: Effectively organizes multiple assignments to produce work products that are accurate, thorough and on time. Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks in the same timeframe and handles interruptions appropriately. Effectively handles highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions while able to continue performing the job.
• Problem Solving: Looks into the root causes of problems and generates a range of solutions by using intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity. Seeks common interests and win/win solutions or mutually agreeable trade-offs.
• Inclusive Workplace Culture: Creates and sustains a welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. This includes promoting equity, embracing diversity, incorporating many perspectives in decision-making, reducing bias, and ensuring that policies and behaviors foster belonging and psychological safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• One year experience providing academic advising in a community college setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of federal TRIO programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement special programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the transfer process (Associates to Bachelor's degree).
• Demonstrated experience providing advising, coaching, and personal support to low-income, first generation college students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ctcLink and TargetX.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of barriers similar to those confronting program participants, specifically those of first generation, low income, or disabled college students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
• Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Sexual Misconduct and Background Check: Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
• Reference Check: Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply:

Applications received by 02/01/2026 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.) Please review before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete the Job Questionnaires

Contact: If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

EEO Statement: Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, View phone number on click.appcast.io, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, View phone number on click.appcast.io, Office B126.

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