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South Puget Sound Community College Adult Learner Transition Specialist in Olympia, Washington
South Puget Sound Community College{tabindex="0" rel="nofollow"} (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Adult Learner Transition Specialist. The Adult Learner Transition Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Transition Studies. This position is the main point of contact for ABE and High School Completion Transition Studies students, guiding them into and through the complex processes and services at the college until they transition to college level pathways. This position is Exempt but overtime eligible due to the L&I salary threshold change for 2023.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
*And if that isn't enough? We also offer: *
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
Fine dining in the Percival Room{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
The Clipper Coffee Corner{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"} serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
A brand new Health & Wellness Center{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
FREE parking{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"} on our campuses -- permits are not required
On-campus child care{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events{tabindex="0" rel="nofollow"} on campus
Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, which are FREE for staff and faculty
Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts{tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to creat