Salary: See Position Description

Location : Moses Lake, WA

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 24-14

Division: Student Services

Department: TRiO Upward Bound

Opening Date: 03/26/2024

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Residence Hall Activity Coordinator in the college's TRiO Upward Bound Department.

The salary for this position is $4,972 for the 44 program days, June 20 through August 10, 2024. ( A one-day training will be required prior to the start date. ) The successful candidate must be available for the entire term of the summer program. This position is not eligible for benefits.

The TRiO Upward Bound program is a federally funded grant from the U.S. Department of Education for $581,576 which covers 100% of the program costs. This year-round program provides academic support, college preparation, career awareness, and other support services to low-income and potential first-generation college students. It is designed to help students become more successful in high school and prepare to enter and successfully complete postsecondary education. The program works with the following four target high schools within Central Washington: Moses Lake, Warden, Othello, and Royal High School.

For six weeks, TRiO Upward Bound operates an intensive residential summer academy for 42-45 students on the BBCC campus. Students participate in high school or college classes during the day and tutoring sessions during the evening including organized recreation and enrichment activities. The program also offers day trips, tours, and weekend field trips designed to promote personal and social growth.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision : To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 22, 2024 . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Program Director & Residence Hall Director, the Recreation Coordinator will:

Live in the residence hall and assist in supervising students and enforcing program rules.
Responsible for planning and facilitating all evening and weekend activities and hall life programming.
Assist in managing residence hall office including organization, desk operations, handling student concerns & office coverage.
Assist Program Director & Hall Director in the orientation and training of Resident Advisors.
Assume Hall Director responsibilities once per week during that position's scheduled day off.
Exemplify a positive and mature role model for the TRiO Upward Bound students.
Provide academic tutoring and personal guidance and mentorship to students.
Provide individual and small group supervision as assigned.
Work 6 days a week (including some weekends); daily work schedule will vary based on program needs.
Drive a college van as required for program activities.
Maintain appropriate administrative office and student records while maintaining confidentiality.
Attend and co-lead daily staff meetings.
Participate in week-long residence hall staff training prior to students' arrival.
Assist with meal service coordination as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of college completed after high school graduation.
Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
Sensitive to the backgrounds of culturally diverse high school students.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
Creative and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting demands & priorities.
Employment is contingent upon favorable background check through the Washington State Patrol.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Residence life and/or recreation experience.
Experience working with teenagers and/or disadvantaged populations.
Bilingual fluency, especially in Spanish.
Demonstrated bicultural experience.

Application Instructions

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

BBCC Online application.
Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
Comprehensive resume or CV.*
Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting .
Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at .

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

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Please describe your residence hall experience.

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Please describe your supervisory and/or leadership experience.

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Please describe your experience in participating or leading recreational activities. What ideas do you have to enhance our residential living environment such as evening and weekend activities, including residence hall programming?

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How does your educational and/or professional experiences, background, or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity?

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Please list high school and college subjects you feel competent to tutor and list any previous tutoring experience.

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Please share your experience working with students.

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Why are you interested in this position and why should you be considered as a candidate?

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