Workforce Education Center Training Specialist

Description Join the CBC team and help us transform students' lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole. El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas. El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends Here's how you will support our mission The Workforce Education Training Specialist will provide support to the Workforce Programs as a member of the Workforce Education Center (WEC). Under the direction of the Director for Workforce Education Center, the Workforce Education Training Specialist will be responsible for providing direct student services and supporting students in their pursuit of a technical or professional credential. Primary responsibilities are evaluation for eligibility, awarding resources, documentation, and student interaction in support of Worker Retraining, BFET, and/or Workfirst programs. This position reports to the Director for Workforce Education Center. The salary range for this position is $59,314 - $65,565. This position is receiving applications until April 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST . The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for direct-to-student services including intake, screening for eligibility, program orientation, academic counseling, career consultation, resource navigation, strategic co-enrollment, and awarding; Complete documentation including data entry into third-party state systems, internal documentation, verifying student-submitted forms, general application reviews, award posting, award tracking, follow-up, and coding; Participate in decision-making, individually or as part of a committee, pertaining to student financial awards, access to supports, textbook lending, emergency assistance, strategic co-enrollment, and program eligibility; Promote WEC programs and CBC professional/technical programs at CBC and external events including Advisory Committee meetings, Wellness Fairs, CBC Open Houses, class presentations, and outside informational events; Reconcile and verify student coding, funding awards, and other documentation between data systems (e.g. ctclink, FileMaker) and departments (i.e. Financial Aid); Support all WEC programs with data sharing, direct collaboration, promotion, and effort; Assist students with compliance and completion of L&I documentation, training benefits documentation, and other forms as needed; Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university; Two (2) years of recent experience working with students; Demonstrated critical thinking skills within a structured environment; Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; Computer skills necessary to perform position's responsibilities; and Bilingual and biliterate in

Spanish and English Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of recent experience working with students within a workforce education program.

Competencies:

Support for

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion :

Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open-mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

CBC Shared Commitments :

Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;

Accuracy:

Monitor accuracy of own work; recognizes and corrects errors; maintain accurate records; accomplish tasks thoroughly through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small;

Analytical Skills:

Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; identify data relationships and dependencies; design workflows and procedures;

Resourceful & Entrepreneurial:

Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives; act on opportunities; take calculated risks; generate non-routine, non-traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;

Attitude Toward Progress & Change:

Cooperate and support change and new processes; demonstrates acceptance and maintains quality performance throughout change;

Oral & Written Communication:

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor communication to the intended audience;

Student Centered :

Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they are students, the general public, or employees from another department; and

Accountability:

Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties the employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities. Terms of Employment Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. This is a full-time, overtime-eligible, professional staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening work may be required. CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the "Benefits" tab for comprehensive benefits information. Successful candidates must meet the following requirements: Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by

RCW28B.112.080.

Pass a criminal background check.

Note:

Information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position. Verify education at the time of hire. Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment. Other Job Elements The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Work Conditions Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Cris Salazar Headley, at csalazarheadley@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4833.