Educational Planner - TRiO

assess progress toward their academic, career, and personal goals. The Educational Planner reports to the Director of TRiO and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, faculty, and college departments involved in the implementation of TRiO objectives. In collaboration with the TRiO team, the Educational Planner will work to advance the department's commitment to diversity and equity through development, implementation, and assessment of culturally responsive policies and practices to achieve equitable outcomes for historically underrepresented students.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.

The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Advising & Holistic Student Support

• Manage a caseload of 120-140 students
• Develop and maintain student-centered relationships with a diverse group of participants that encourages and facilitates program participation
• Identify and address barriers to student success and act as a liaison, advocate and resource person for program participants
• Facilitate early intervention strategies for student success, retention, and completion; including a personal plan of support services to meet the needs of each program participant
• Assist students in setting academic, transfer, personal, and professional goals; and developing SMART plans to achieve these goals
• Consult with Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and other Student Support Services to resolve admission, registration, and graduation issues
• Work closely with student support departments and faculty to maintain a holistic view of progress for each student on your caseload
• Maintain knowledge of Green River degree requirements and general transferability of degrees to local institutions
• Assist students in the completion of financial aid and scholarship applications and refer to alternative funding sources for Green River and intended transfer institutions

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness (including an awareness and understanding of historically underserved populations) and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Regularly participate in trainings and professional development opportunities to further knowledge and self-awareness of diversity, equity and bias
• Promote a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service of our diverse student communities

Program Support and Advocacy

• Establish and maintain relationships with service providers in the community in order to make appropriate referrals for students
• Design and manage effective academic skill building interventions which may include peer mentoring, tutoring, study tables, etc.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate group activities, workshops, and seminars to assist students in the development of academic skills, educational and career goals, and transfer to Bachelor degree programs
• Co-design equity-centered learning experiences in collaboration with students, community partners, TRiO staff, and other campus departments
• Plan and implement TRiO sponsored field trips to colleges, universities, industry partners, and cultural events
• Serve on College committees to represent the interests of TRiO students, build and maintain professional relationships across campus, and market the TRiO program
• Participate in annual planning of departmental goals, objectives, activities, and budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

Grant Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit TRiO eligible students
• Develop and conduct program orientations, workshops, seminars, and campus outreach activities according to the grant objectives
• Utilize a TRiO specific student database for tracking reportable grant requirements, including student participation, degree completion and transfer, student contact and progress notes, service provision and referrals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work effectively with students experiencing a high degree of personal and emotional stressors impacting their academics, to assess, develop, and implement supports or make referrals to appropriate resources
• Experience working with under-represented populations and demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity and academic success of community college students
• A clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities, services, and resources available through the community college system.
• Awareness of the complex needs of a diverse student population attending community colleges and a working knowledge of student and career development theory
• Ability to effectively advise students regarding academic requirements, career preparation, and personal development
• Ability to effectively collaborate within the TRiO team, and with on- and off-campus partners
• Effective written and oral communication, and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to the knowledge and needs of the audience
• Must be able to effectively plan and implement program activities
• Must be able to work independently, manage several projects simultaneously, and keep to deadlines
• Must have a working knowledge of online tools such as Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.); Learning Management Systems, Customer Relationship Management software, databases, and file storage (Canvas, SharePoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A personal background similar to those of TRiO-eligible student participants
• Experience in providing direct service to college students, preferably in a student support role
• Ability to speak another language in addition to English, preferably in one of the top languages spoken in the Kent and Auburn communities: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Somali
• Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Student Development, Social Work, or related field
• Understanding of Guided Pathways initiatives and programming