Outreach Placement & Retention Coordinator

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin: 12/07/2022

Salary range for this position is: $64,000/yr. - $72,829/yr. (depending on experience)

Under the supervision of the Director of Pre-apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT), the Outreach, Placement, and Retention Coordinator is responsible for building relationships with identified apprenticeships, community organizations and other non-profit or government programs, scheduling on-site appointments or presentations, and identifying community partners to support the successful placement of PACT participants into apprentice programs or construction related jobs and improve participant retention after placement. As part of the Outreach and PACT teams, the Coordinator leads the outreach and recruitment efforts to identify potential PACT participants. The Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with relevant employers, apprentice programs, and community organizations that lead to referrals of participants to PACT training, direct entry apprenticeship and employment in the construction industry and retention services for participants after placement. The Coordinator leads outreach and recruitment activities, such as job fairs and community events with a specific focus on recruiting underrepresented populations, including communities of color, formerly incarcerated, low income, female and immigrant populations. The Coordinator will also build relationships with identified apprenticeships, community organizations, K12 organizations, correctional facilities and other non-profit or city and government programs to improve entry, placement and retention of PACT participants. The Coordinator works with the PACT team to share program responsibilities and goals

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS

Application Procedures:

• Attach current resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, pending public health guidance and business needs. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• In collaboration with the College's outreach team, provide outreach to individuals through event format and one-one communication, specifically targeting underrepresented communities
• Administer and aid all annual enrollment processes and prepare placement reports and facilitate in community participation
• Determine all placement requirements and assist all apprentice participants to exchange all information appropriately
• Expand individual support after job or apprentice placement through regular check ins with participants and connections to community organizations and educational and workforce resources as well as community and trades workshops, events and trades fairs
• Represent PACT at local and regional construction trades and industry meetings
• Prepare all resumes and conduct interviews with all students and aid all graduates and review all procedures of placement department
• Outreach through regular one-one and group meetings, site visits and events with community organizations, employment counselors, Work source affiliate sites, K-12 and youth organizations and correctional facilities to identify recruitment and retention opportunities and resources
• Maintain strong relationships with apprenticeship coordinators and identify and coordinate trade tours, including carpenters, painters, and glaziers, iron workers, electricians to increase placement and post placement retention of PACT participants
• Promote all placements of graduates to various prospective employers through phone, in-person, email, and fax
• Strengthen existing partnerships with the city, port, apprenticeship coordinators Direct Entry and Targeted Local Hiring, as well as numerous construction firms and community agencies through regular communication and collaboration

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Strong organizational and community organizing skills
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with a diverse client population, staff, students, community, employers, public agencies, and labor
• Strong verbal communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Computer Skills which include proficiency in Microsoft suite and Adobe applications
• Four or more years of experience working with diverse adult or youth populations providing the following: recruitment, and/or employment placement services, instruction, and counseling; OR, Related work experience and completion of an apprenticeship program and attainment of journey level status (or any combination of above)
• Ability to prioritize assignments, meet multiple timelines and reporting requirements
• Extensive service in one or more of the cultural communities served by the PACT program

Physical Requirements:

The position

• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges 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

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WA HB 2327.