Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
 
 LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
 Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes
 
 LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.      
 
 Job Summary 
The Early Achievers Project Specialist supports the Early Achievers grant which is a student financial aid program to help employed child care providers and early learning educators complete certificates and associate degrees in early childhood education. The Project Specialist serves as an assistant to the primary contact for the Early Achievers (EA) Scholarship program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
 
 Most work will be completed remotely but must be available to come to campus for meetings and/or events.   This is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time position, scheduled for approximately 20 hours each week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the Early Achievers site in Canvas: add/remove students, send surveys, review survey responses, connect students to resources, follow-up by phone with students who do not respond
• Compile data and complete draft of quarterly report for the Early Achievers program
• Perform record keeping duties for student information utilizing Excel spreadsheets
• Utilize databases to verify student data and eligibility
• Send documents to employers and students for eSignature
• Monitor student application for certificate and degrees, track academic standing and enrollment to program completion
• Verify student employment with annual employer signature and quarterly student self-attestation
• Prioritize and organize workload
• Manage time and projects to meet deadlines
• Manager textbook distribution with bookstore
• Other grant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree or higher; Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Two years of related work experience
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organization skills; detail-oriented; ability to move from one task to another effectively and prioritize time and duties efficiently and work with limited supervision
• Ability to work independently and with staff, students, and vendors as an effective team member
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and ability levels

DESIRED:

• Experience working at a community college and with a diverse population;
• Fluent in Spanish 
• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Compensation & Work Schedule
Hourly rate of pay is $30.00  
This is a grant-funded, part-time position, scheduled for approximately 20 hours each week. Hours worked will be planned with program dean and faculty director. 

Required Online Application Materials 
• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Conditions of Employment
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation
LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility to Work
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work

EEO Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Jeanne Clery Statement:
Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years.
LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a  violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.