Office of Student Engagement Program Coordinator

Priority Consideration Date: January 29, 2024 Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

• Provide administrative support to the Office of Student Engagement and Conference Services.
• Serve as a student leadership advisor to part-time student employees.
• Assists the Director of Student Engagement and the student leadership team in coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating student engagement activities and campus events such as academic lectures, skill workshops, recreational trips, art/media projects, cultural performances, and health & wellness programs.
• Work with students to plan, implement, evaluate, and track data for programs, events, and activities that reflect student voice.
• Collaborate across the college and with community partners to ensure relevant, student-focused developmental opportunities are available to and communicated with the entire student body.
• Prepare and distribute communication materials event calendars, social media posts, and other multi-media forms of promotion and information sharing.
• Maintain detailed records of Student Engagement activities and track student participation.
• Represent the Office of Student Engagement on college committees and work groups as assigned.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of Commencement and Student Awards Ceremonies.
• Coordinate and track work schedules, office hours, and event staffing.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to ensure the processes, procedures, regulations, and policies are up to date and in compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets including purchasing and tracking of expenditures, budget reconciliation, student fee budget development, and training others on budget operations.

Duties of the position require knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Tacoma Community College.
• Commitment to identifying, challenging, and disrupting instances of institutional racism and discrimination that disadvantage Black, Indigenous, and people of color as well as other marginalized student populations.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication as well as listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to function as an effective team member.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant software and technology for record-keeping and communication.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two years experience providing support to programs, student life, or related experience. OR equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and external partners.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Tacoma Community College application
• Resume & cover letter. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meet the qualifications for this position.

Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466