Adult Basic Education Transitions Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)
Adult Basic Education Transitions Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)
Spokane Colleges
Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane
Department: SCC Admissions/Registration
Salary Range: $3,752 - $5,011
Starting salary for this position is: $3,752 (Monthly)
Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 07/02/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Adult Basic Education Transitions Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Enrollment Services (ABE & Transfer), the primary purpose of the Pathway Specialist is to serve as a program representative and resource to onboard, plan, organize, coordinate, and enroll students transitioning from an Adult Basic Education division program to a credit bearing and/or degree or certificate earning program at Spokane Community College (SCC).
This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day Adult Basic Education transitions program enrollment processes that include, but are not limited to, serving as the enrollment representative and resource, maintaining extensive contact with Adult Basic Education transitions students and faculty, providing wrap-around student service and program support, and troubleshooting issues as they arise while maintaining professional and personal integrity and ethics regarding fairness to applicants at all times. This position also assists the dean, department chairs, faculty, and Office of the Registrar with developing and coordinating student-centered, college-wide activities, that ensure a clear pathway from Adult Basic Education division programs to credit bearing and/or degree or certificate seeking programs in other instructional divisions, including but not limited to program review of degrees and certificates, enrollment management and coordinating activities related to the Adult Basic Education division and transitions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Meet with students and advise potential program applicants of program prerequisites. *
• Provide information and technical assistance to students and faculty in Adult Basic Education division and transitions programs as well as promote the Adult Basic Education division and transitions programs to prospective students. *
• Engage in the preparation of enrollment and promotional materials for the Adult Basic Education division, program options, and the wrap-around services provided within each program. Provide educational, promotional, and event invitations in the customer relationship management (CRM) system to students and the public. *
• Identify, monitor, and process enrollment transactions for High School+ College, Ability to Benefit and College Prep students. *
• Create and maintain program interest lists for assigned programs. *
• Evaluate student transcripts, test scores, and files for program acceptance by proactively analyzing data regarding student interest, performance and progression and facilitate assistance as needed for student retention and success. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate degree from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Ability to learn the various degrees/certificates and/or admission/registration cycles.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written skills along with the ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to interpret rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness.
• High degree of competency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and other video conferencing software (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to travel and work evenings and/or weekends for assigned Adult Basic Education division activities.
• Ability to perform accurate, high-quality work and meet deadlines with constant interruptions, as well as the ability to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Ability to track student progress and pull from various data reports.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.
• Work is sedentary.
• Work directly with students/clients.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Full-time schedule (12 months, 40 hours a week).
• This position is overtime eligible.
• 6-month probationary period.
• Criminal background check is required.
• May require local or regional travel.
• May be required to work alternate shifts.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
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. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at mailto:[email protected].
Equal Opportunity Institution
Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / mailto:[email protected].
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7252498
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