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Renton Technical College Student Benefits Navigator in Renton, Washington
Are you a human services professional who is interested in supporting students impacted by food and housing insecurity? Are you passionate about empowering and providing assistance to others while they navigate state resources? If so, join our team at Renton Technical College! We are seeking 2 Student Benefits Navigators. The Benefits Navigator will help students seek, apply for, and receive assistance from benefits programs, emergency resources, and community resources. This position will also work to enhance* collaborations with community partners to increase resources and develop and implement a Hunger-Free and Basic Needs Campus Strategic Plan. *This is a grant funded position; continuation is contingent upon future funding.
The Student Benefits Navigator is represented by The Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) and reports direclty to the Executive Director of Workforce, Education & Grants. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position. The pay range for this role is $63,829 - $82,116 annually and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. New hires may not be placed above Step 10 ($78,310.)** Prof-Tech employees receive a yearly degree stipend if they have an Associate's degree $150, Bachelor's $250, or a Master's $350. Other benefits are listed on our benefits {rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="blank"}page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. {rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="blank"} (Download PDF reader){rel="noopener" target="_blank"} The priority consideration date for this position is February 28th, 2025.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized 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.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work closely with existing college and community partners to prevent duplication of services and to streamline support for students through strategic braiding of available resou