Reports To:

Director, Work-Based Learning Center

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$41,828.00 - $52,000.00

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

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Position Summary:

Essential Functions:

• Develop, plan, budget, and execute projects, programs, and events based on grant funding guidelines, program assessment data, and CWI initiatives and goals that will support and encourage the retention of identified CND student populations.
• Responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting on CND projects, programs, and events funded under federal and state grants.
• Write CND sections of the yearly Perkins and State of Idaho CTE grant applications and reports.
• Identify, track, provide support services, and connect identified student populations with appropriate CWI and community resources to help them overcome personal and economic barriers to their education and employment. Support may include individual or career counseling; dependent on credentialing.
• Provide students with academic and career exploration opportunities to assist the transition from school to the workforce.
• Work with CWI business office staff and other CTE staff to maintain proper use and accounting of grant funds.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees.
• Recruit, train, and supervise paid student mentors that will in turn support high school and CWI students interested in their current CWI program of study.
• Maintain a Program Advisory Committee to provide advisory information, supplementary services and education, and to maintain a bridge of communication between the needs of CWI students and Treasure Valley community services organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience including two-years working directly with students or clients.
• Ability to interpret academic and administrative policy.
• Strong technical abilities: database systems, online learning software, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent. Experience with Ellucian (Datatel) Colleague ERP or other major ERP systems preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public

• Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Strong event planning/coordination skills.
• Ability to work remotely as well as travel between various locations to provide programming and services.
• 2-3 years of experience in college/university counseling, advising, career counseling, or in goal-oriented, client-service work preferred
• Experience working in grant-funded non-profit or program preferred
• Experience working with identified populations preferred.
• Experience managing budget preferred
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Benefits:

Unlock a world of unparalleled benefits at the College of Western Idaho, where we redefine excellence in affordable and comprehensive benefits packages!

• Premium Plan Rates
  • For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Interested?