Full-Time Guided Pathways Manager
Job Description
Guided Pathways Manager
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Salary: $7,083.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 23E056
Location: Kirkland, WA
Department:
Closing: 1/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Washington State, that provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace. LWTech offers ten applied bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 associate degrees and 93 professional certificates, in 43 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. https://www.lwtech.edu/about/our-story/mission/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 https://www.lwtech.edu/about/diversity/edi-council/.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Guided Pathways Manager supports the oversight of Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Guided Pathways work, ensuring alignment with the college’s Title III Strengthening Institutions U.S Department of Education grant. In coordination with the Vice President of Instruction and the Title III Director, the Guided Pathways Manager will provide leadership over Title III Activity 3 – Instruction, defined as:
Enhance faculty-driven, equity-centered teaching and advising practices – in hybrid, online, and in-person courses – to ensure historically underrepresented students can access and complete high-quality technical education.
The Manager will coordinate faculty advisor training and provide ongoing support with utilization of advising software, academic planning, transparent program pathways, and culturally competent academic advising practices. Additionally, the Manager will champion existing efforts that promote student sense of belonging, close equity gaps, and promote program completion.
This is a new position that reports to the Vice President of Instruction. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting 5 years. If funding is available, the position can be extended.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Manage faculty advising efforts with a focus on continuous improvement of impact, efficiency, and quality.
• Use change management techniques to align currently disparate faculty advising practices and ensure close collaboration with student services.
• Ensure thoughtful, and collaborative effective project management from design, to implementation, to evaluation, and subsequent iterations of guided pathways initiatives.
• Support development of teaching reforms in curriculum design, teaching methods, and instructional design for hybrid, online, in-person and post-pandemic modalities
• Coordinate with instructional staff to implement integrated training sequences which incorporate or upscale current college strategies for supporting historically underrepresented populations.
• Coordinate and facilitate guided pathways trainings in various modalities on topics such as the role of faculty in advising, program pathway redesign, culturally competent advising, and use of advising tools like CTCLink and Starfish.
• Provide collaborative leadership for professional development that builds the capacity of faculty to incorporate Guided Pathways practices into their respective roles and responsibilities.
• Establish positive working relationships with academic advising personnel and subject matter experts to incorporate and develop best practices for faculty advisors.
• Collaboratively create and implement tools, processes, practices, and policies informed by equity-minded Guided Pathways principles and approaches.
• Serve as a liaison to Student Support Teams, the designated points of contact for students and faculty, to move towards relationship-focused service over transactional support. Assign, as feasible, designated faculty points of contact to support teams.
• Collaborate with Engagement & Learning Office (E&L) to assess training needs, identify knowledge gaps, and develop employee professional development opportunities related to guided pathways.
• Provide quarterly updates to, and solicit feedback from, campus administration and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Instructional Council (IC), Curriculum Review Council (CRC) and support the Engagement & Learning Office (E&L) to institutionalize curricular redesign to support in-person, hybrid and online options.
• Provide support to faculty to update program maps and annual schedules for accuracy and transparency.
• Support the Office of Instruction and appropriate departments on campus in scaling existing success programs: The 4 Connections, designated Diversity and Social Justice classes, and expanding a writing center within Supplemental Instruction.
• Track grant progress related to Guided Pathways and Title III Activity 3 – Instruction.
• Assist with annual grant performance reports.
• Prepare and submit budget revisions to Title III Director based on budgeted expenses compared to actual expenses. Track faculty training contracts and manage expenses under Title III.
• Represent the college to external college and community organizations as needed
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Master’s degree in education or related field from an accredited institution (Candidates with Master’s in progress will be considered)
• Three years of work experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated understanding of Guided Pathways
• Experience centering historically underrepresented students in the approach to work
• Proven ability to develop training, facilitate training, and champion organizational effectiveness and initiatives
• Excellent communications skills – must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Preferred
• Experience providing academic advising
• Experience in project management and change management
• Ability to champion organizational initiatives through strategic, inclusive, and creative problem solving and decision-making processes
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with a diverse range of constituents
• Strong meeting management ability and effective facilitation skills
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions, help people align around shared goals, and complete reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and web-based applications
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Compensation & Work Schedule Salary placement is $7,083 per month. This is a 40-hours per week, exempt position. This is a full-time, temporary position lasting 5 years. If funding is available, the position can be extended.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/ 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 checksPhysical RequirementsAbility 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 https://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. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
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