MESA Cohort Achievement Program (CAP) Coordinator - Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA 98466
About the Job
Priority Consideration Date: May 28 2024
Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum.
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. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We are examining and revising our policies and practices with the stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.
TCC is committed to developing and sustaining a vibrant educational environment where all students can thrive by providing educational opportunities such as learning communities, honors programming, undergraduate student research, bachelor of applied science degrees, and study abroad. TCC is committed to student success, and promotes innovation to help students. Designated a Military Friendly College®, TCC is proud to serve Pierce County's military community. In fall 2018, the college opened a food pantry on campus to support students experiencing food insecurity and was recognized by the Harvard Kennedy School for its College Housing Assistance Program, a community partnership that helps students access affordable housing.
Position Overview
The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) Cohort Achievement Program (CAP) Coordinator is responsible for MESA student counseling and programming in support of the MESA Director. This position will work collaboratively with the MESA Director in coordinating and overseeing activities funded or sponsored by the MESA program and/or for the benefit of MESA students. The MESA program at Tacoma Community College primary objectives are the promotion of STEM careers, STEM education, and STEM programs to students of color and students of populations underrepresented in STEM fields; the recruitment of those students; and facilitating success, persistence, completion and transfer to baccalaureate programs of those students. This position for MESA is charged with helping the College achieve those objectives.
Essential Functions
Conduct needs assessments for participants; track and develop individualized plans to support retention and personal/academic success of MESA students.
Provide mentoring and advocacy support to assist participants in overcoming barriers or obstacles to persistence and retention. Assist students in accessing needed services.
Provide support and coordination of the MESA program, including training MESA personnel
Coordinate, plan and oversee recruitment/outreach activities, orientation activities, and events for MESA students, including counseling, programming, campus visits, transfer fairs, scholarship fairs, resume workshops, award ceremonies and graduation celebrations
Serve as a resource for MESA students -directing them to appropriate resources for tutoring, financial aid, advising, counseling and other services
Collaborate with faculty and advisors to support MESA students
Participate in staff development activities offered by Washington MESA or the national MESA organization and Tacoma Community College professional development
Support the MESA student center and foster a welcoming atmosphere for social and academic purposes to ensure that the center meets the needs of MESA students and facilitates cohort formation for the MESA-CAP Program
Collaborate with planning, developing and implementing initiatives to increase success, retention and completion of MESA students at Tacoma Community College, recruitment of students (especially students of color, women, and underserved students) to STEM programs and, in particular, STEM programs at Tacoma Community College
Interface with Marketing to create engaging materials promoting MESA activities and the MESA program for print and electronic distribution
Work with peers who oversee other student support programs on campus, such as Office of Student Engagement, Advising, Outreach, Marketing, and Student Learning Centers to develop, coordinate and integrate activities, including jointly sponsored activities and events
Coordinate, schedule, and publish tutoring materials for MESA students and coordinate advising for MESA students
Develop and promote student-to-student and student group study and mentorship within the MEAS-CAP Program
Collect data for student participation in MESA activities, transfer data, success data for MESA students -Provide clerical support for the MESA program
Demonstrate cultural competencies required to work with students from broadly different cultural backgrounds
Perform other related duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent education/experience.
Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services-Ability to work in a multicultural environment with African American/Black, LatinX, Native American, and other minority undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology engineering and math) fields, with an emphasis on promoting equity, diversity, & inclusion
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent education/experience.
Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with African American/Black, LatinX, Native American, and other minority undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology engineering and math) fields, with an emphasis on promoting equity, diversity, & inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in a STEM discipline
Experience in student support services
Knowledge and ease in working with academically and economically disadvantaged students
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Tacoma Community College.
Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
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.
Application Process
Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following.
Tacoma Community College online application.
Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time temporary grant-funded professional position. This position is set to end June 30, 2025. Continuation of this position will be determined by funding. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. Some evening, off-campus sites, and weekends are required. The salary for this position is $62,000 - $66,000. This position is overtime eligible with prior notification and approval. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick, and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 62,000.00 66,000.00 Per Year
Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum.
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. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We are examining and revising our policies and practices with the stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.
TCC is committed to developing and sustaining a vibrant educational environment where all students can thrive by providing educational opportunities such as learning communities, honors programming, undergraduate student research, bachelor of applied science degrees, and study abroad. TCC is committed to student success, and promotes innovation to help students. Designated a Military Friendly College®, TCC is proud to serve Pierce County's military community. In fall 2018, the college opened a food pantry on campus to support students experiencing food insecurity and was recognized by the Harvard Kennedy School for its College Housing Assistance Program, a community partnership that helps students access affordable housing.
Position Overview
The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) Cohort Achievement Program (CAP) Coordinator is responsible for MESA student counseling and programming in support of the MESA Director. This position will work collaboratively with the MESA Director in coordinating and overseeing activities funded or sponsored by the MESA program and/or for the benefit of MESA students. The MESA program at Tacoma Community College primary objectives are the promotion of STEM careers, STEM education, and STEM programs to students of color and students of populations underrepresented in STEM fields; the recruitment of those students; and facilitating success, persistence, completion and transfer to baccalaureate programs of those students. This position for MESA is charged with helping the College achieve those objectives.
Essential Functions
Conduct needs assessments for participants; track and develop individualized plans to support retention and personal/academic success of MESA students.
Provide mentoring and advocacy support to assist participants in overcoming barriers or obstacles to persistence and retention. Assist students in accessing needed services.
Provide support and coordination of the MESA program, including training MESA personnel
Coordinate, plan and oversee recruitment/outreach activities, orientation activities, and events for MESA students, including counseling, programming, campus visits, transfer fairs, scholarship fairs, resume workshops, award ceremonies and graduation celebrations
Serve as a resource for MESA students -directing them to appropriate resources for tutoring, financial aid, advising, counseling and other services
Collaborate with faculty and advisors to support MESA students
Participate in staff development activities offered by Washington MESA or the national MESA organization and Tacoma Community College professional development
Support the MESA student center and foster a welcoming atmosphere for social and academic purposes to ensure that the center meets the needs of MESA students and facilitates cohort formation for the MESA-CAP Program
Collaborate with planning, developing and implementing initiatives to increase success, retention and completion of MESA students at Tacoma Community College, recruitment of students (especially students of color, women, and underserved students) to STEM programs and, in particular, STEM programs at Tacoma Community College
Interface with Marketing to create engaging materials promoting MESA activities and the MESA program for print and electronic distribution
Work with peers who oversee other student support programs on campus, such as Office of Student Engagement, Advising, Outreach, Marketing, and Student Learning Centers to develop, coordinate and integrate activities, including jointly sponsored activities and events
Coordinate, schedule, and publish tutoring materials for MESA students and coordinate advising for MESA students
Develop and promote student-to-student and student group study and mentorship within the MEAS-CAP Program
Collect data for student participation in MESA activities, transfer data, success data for MESA students -Provide clerical support for the MESA program
Demonstrate cultural competencies required to work with students from broadly different cultural backgrounds
Perform other related duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent education/experience.
Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services-Ability to work in a multicultural environment with African American/Black, LatinX, Native American, and other minority undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology engineering and math) fields, with an emphasis on promoting equity, diversity, & inclusion
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent education/experience.
Experience in planning, organizing, and delivering academic support services
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with African American/Black, LatinX, Native American, and other minority undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology engineering and math) fields, with an emphasis on promoting equity, diversity, & inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in a STEM discipline
Experience in student support services
Knowledge and ease in working with academically and economically disadvantaged students
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Tacoma Community College.
Commitment to developing a diverse workforce for Pierce County.
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.
Application Process
Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following.
Tacoma Community College online application.
Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time temporary grant-funded professional position. This position is set to end June 30, 2025. Continuation of this position will be determined by funding. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. Some evening, off-campus sites, and weekends are required. The salary for this position is $62,000 - $66,000. This position is overtime eligible with prior notification and approval. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick, and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 62,000.00 66,000.00 Per Year
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