Job Description
Salary : $59,429.00 Annually
Location : Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00717
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Closing Date: 8/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Grays Harbor College is accepting applications for a K-12 Support Specialist. The K-12 Support Specialist is responsible for providing holistic and meaningful academic support for students throughout Grays Harbor County and Pacific County service area who are pursuing Grays Harbor College through dual enrollment opportunities (primarily Running Start). In addition, this position will manage the World Class Scholars program and partnerships. This position will build community awareness of Grays Harbor College through the use of established partnerships and strong relationships with high school and college faculty and administrators, community members, students, and parents. The specialist will also assist in the coordination of campus-wide outreach and recruitment events designed to attract a diverse student body.
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year. This position at Grays Harbor College has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website at
Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit
Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide outreach, including presentations and orientations to new and prospective students, high school counselors, GHC advisors, and other parties as needed to promote dual enrollment, and general college outreach opportunities. These events will focus on recruiting prospective students; explaining college entry processes and educational pathways; and guiding prospective students on what their next steps should be based on their area of interest.
- Coordinate college placement testing and credit transcription in partnership with students, K12 partners, and GHC Enrollment Services staff.
- Provide accurate, timely information and guidance to dual enrollment high school students, parents, school teachers, administrators, and district officials, representing the College at programs for the dual enrollment high school market.
- Assists students enrolled in dual enrollment programs with advising, enrollment, and the creation of personalized education plans; course selection, understanding degree requirements and determining program of study, and clarifying career, educational and life goals.
- Implement a case management approach to monitoring enrollment and academic progress of program participants.
- In close collaboration with the Grays Harbor College Foundation, coordinate the World Class Scholars Program at school districts in Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties.
- Assists with entry registration and drop-in advising during peak periods as requested
- Maintain accurate files, forms, contact information for enrolled students.
- Use a mix of personalization and multi-channel communication options to keep prospective students on track with key activities to enroll and advance towards completion and transfer/career goals.
- Engage in ongoing retention activities and events for students, specifically focused on historically underrepresented student populations to support retention and completion, including but not limited to summer bridge events, quarterly support and social events, check-in outreach communication campaigns, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications - Associate Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in working with students in higher education or social service delivery setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience facilitating or teaching workshops, seminars and/or presentations.
- Strong project management and computer skills.
- Understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals from varied and diverse backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications - At least two years of experience in providing coordination of events or in recruitment.
- Familiarity with college entry processes, including financial aid and scholarship processes.
- Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with agencies, institutions, councils and/or businesses.
- Experience with outreach and recruitment and/or entry services in a college setting.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong skills in written, oral, and listening communications.
- Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English
Supplemental Information In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.
- Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
- Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire.
Background checks - Prior to a new hire, 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 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
Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title II/Section 504 - Colleen Meyers, Interim Executive Director of HR
Title IX Coordinator - Ashley Bowie-Gallegos, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.
This position at Grays Harbor College has been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.
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Do you have an Associate Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in working with students in higher education or social service delivery setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience?
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Do you have experience facilitating or teaching workshops, seminars and/or presentations?
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Do you have strong project management and computer skills?
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Do you have an understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals from varied and diverse backgrounds?
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