Peninsula College is an innovative, learning-centered community college focused on student success. Located on the picturesque Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, we are committed to putting teaching and learning at the forefront of all that we do. We work closely with our local communities to ensure that our core themes of education, opportunity, and enrichment are available to all.
Peninsula College Guiding Principles
- The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
- Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
- Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
- Members of the campus community shall promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
- Each member of the campus community shall act ethically and with integrity.
- The campus will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.
If you share these values, we encourage you to consider employment with Peninsula College.
Current Open Positions
- Interim Associate Dean, BAS (Internal Only)
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Open Date: October 29, 2024
Close Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: 1 January 2025
Term End Date: 30 June 2025
THE POSITION
Peninsula College is internally hiring an interim Associate Dean to support our current and developing BAS programs. The appointment will be from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. This position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, supervising, and promoting BAS Programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership
- Provides organizational leadership and support to the instructional division for applied bachelor’s (BAS) degree programs.
- Serves as BAS programs’ primary point of contact for students, employers, and community members.
- Supervises BAS full and part-time faculty.
- Works with Teacher Education Coordinator on the development and approval of a BAS Teacher Education Program.
BAS Program Management
- Collaborates with Student Services and academic teams to assure seamless and timely BAS admission processes.
- Works with the Associate Dean of Student Advising and Support Services to coordinate faculty advising assignments and resources for the BAS programs.
- Works with program coordinators on the scheduling of classes, assignment of faculty, and use of facilities related to BAS programs.
- Develops, monitors, and maintains BAS program maps to ensure clarity for students and compliance with accreditation, state requirements, and gainful employment.
Assessment
- Leads BAS evidence-based program review to develop course and program improvements and identify budget needs.
- Works with the Faculty Evaluation Committee to complete evaluations of BAS faculty.
- Supports BAS faculty with analysis of disaggregated data analysis at the course and program levels.
Collaboration
- Coordinates meetings of BAS faculty, BAS student groups, advisory committees, events, and orientations.
- Facilitates BAS faculty collaborations with advisory committee members to implement recommendations to advance the currency, relevancy, and high quality of curricula, teaching, and learning.
- Participates on various college and state committees including the SBCTC (State Board for Community and Technical Colleges) BAS Programs Council.
Outreach
- Collaborates with other campus stakeholders to market BAS programs and assist in the recruitment, admission, onboarding, and enrollment management of students.
- Works with Marketing and the Office of Instruction to develop and keep current all BAS programs web pages, social media channels communication, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Equity
- Works to promote equitable enrollment distributions in BAS programs, ensuring programs serve and support underserved students in achieving their educational and career goals.
- Promotes and supports inclusive/anti-racist onboarding, advising, curriculum development, and teaching practices to ensure that underserved students have an equitable opportunity for success.
- Engages in equitable hiring of full and part-time instructors to support equity and diversity within programs.
Other
- Budgetary responsibilities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and/or past experience with BAS programs and SBCTC guidelines for BAS programs.
- Past academic leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across constituencies in ways that align to the College’s Guiding Principles.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences in a variety of modalities and mediums.
- Experience with using office technology, including Microsoft 365. Willingness to learn and use Peoplesoft and other campus technology relevant to this position.
REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical work schedule is 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Work is typically performed in an office environment and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers for extended periods of time.
- Position requires ability and willingness to travel (some flying required); periodic overnight stays at non-local state meetings or conferences required. Valid driver’s license with available vehicle for local travel.
REQUIRED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in higher education in any of a variety of roles: instruction, advising, recruitment or marketing, leadership of programs. Community college experience a plus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATES
- Master’s Degree, Doctorate preferred.
- Bookstore Buyer (Part Time)
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Open Date: October 25, 2024
Close Date: November 9, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2024At Peninsula College, we are committed to ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. This means that certain personal identifying information will be removed from your application before it is reviewed by our hiring committee.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general direction, purchase books, supplies, materials, and/or equipment with an annual net sales value of around $350,000. Monitor store inventory and determine when to initiate purchases in accordance with bookstore procedures. Coordinate merchandise flow through departments. The main contact for faculty. Managing HEOA compliance and labeling.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Confer with college faculty, staff and/or administrators to develop textbook and other order requirements; communicate with using departments concerning bookstore purchasing policies and procedures; The main contact for faculty. Managing HEOA compliance and labeling.
• Initiate and direct purchasing and returns of bookstore supplies such as textbooks, binders, writing instruments, art and engineering supplies, and stationery items; coordinate textbook returns and sell back over-supply.
• Analyze, predict and plan inventory levels and marketing strategies with respect to profit goals and objectives; review department financial statements and confer with supervisor regarding purchases and management of inventory.
• Select manufacturers and wholesalers; interview vendor agents; establish and maintain list of qualified vendors and/or suppliers.
• Determine selling price of goods sold in bookstore(s) within established policies and with regard to profit goals and objectives.
• Initiate and/or review procedures and methods for purchasing, ordering, returns, receiving, storing, issuing and accounting for supplies, materials, books, and equipment; recommend improvements and/or changes in system.
• Take part in conducting the annual physical inventory and serve as a primary member of
• May open and close store; verify refunds conducted by student cashiers; conduct end of shift cash counts of registers to verify student cashier accuracy in money handling.
• May assist in preparation of cash receipts for bank deposit, daily cash reports, balance and reconcile daily cash, check, and credit card receipts, examine and resolve any out-of-balance problems. Count safe and order change as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.Duties of the position require knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Clearly communicate, both orally and in writing with native and non-native English speakers. This includes the ability to read, interpret, and explain departmental and campus policies and programs.
• Provide excellent customer service; listen attentively, respond courteously, explore resolutions to internal & external customer needs, demonstrate empathy and patience in interactions.
• With minimal supervision, set and adapt to changing priorities, analyze and solve problems, exercise independent judgment, handle interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, students, and the community.
• Operate POS system, inventory control system, cash register, and 10-key calculator.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate retail margins.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, point of sale software, and perform data entry tasks.Required physical abilities:
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; climb a ladder, move boxes of textbooks and merchandise within the bookstore and transport to the shipping/receiving office; use phones, computers and office equipment; keyboard for extended periods of time.Required work schedule and work environment:
Schedule is 16 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday 9-1. Temporary variations will occur based on bookstore need.Required education or certificates:
NoneRequired background clearance:
Yes.*We know that many people – particularly those from historically marginalized groups – don’t apply for jobs unless they meet all listed qualifications. As an organization committed to diversity, if many (if not all) of the above describe you, we still want to hear from you.
EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENFITS INFORMATION
• Part-Time Hourly position.
• Anticipated starting hourly wage: $19.06 - $20.45 - Grants Manager (Full-Time Exempt)
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Open Date: October 18, 2024
Close Date: November 17, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2024
Anticipated Starting Monthly Salary Range: $5,833.33 - $6,666.67
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Director of Grants & Strategic Initiatives, the position contributes to college-wide grant writing, management, and administration. This position manages and performs necessary functions related to the development of grant proposals, and implementation and coordination of post-award grant activities consistent with the college mission, institutional level plans and strategic initiatives. The Grants Manager will serve as the project manager on key initiatives and projects with external sources of funding. This position also provides technical assistance with grant proposals and projects across campus and assists Business Services in ensuring grant projects are completed on time and within budget.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Pursue appropriate grant-funded opportunities and submit grant proposals on behalf of the college, including evaluating the overall needs of proposals, determining proposal strategy, direction, and course of action.
- Consult with various key units such as Instruction and Student Services to obtain information necessary for the development of fundable institutional proposals, including information required to address specific grant criteria, budget development and narrative.
- Determine proposal concepts by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs. Study requests for proposals (RFPs). Coordinate overall strategy with faculty and other stakeholders and advise on policies and procedures related to proposal preparation as needed;
- Provide feedback on proposal drafts provided by others, including letters of interest, executive summaries, data management plans, and organizational resources.
- Track, manage, and communicate timelines and deadlines to achieve timely proposal submissions;
- Draft and assemble all proposal submission components including need, objectives, outcomes and deliverables, budget, chart, tables, and evaluation, and prepare for submission.
- Collaborate with other grant writers within the State Board Community & Technical College system, and others regionally, to enhance proposals and/or submit consortium grants.
- Understand and be able to explain federal, state, and private grant regulations and guidelines to non-experts;
Grant Management & Implementation- Post-award management of grant projects as assigned, including deliverables tracking, reporting, meeting facilitation, data collection, budget management, sub award monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate grant management process in close partnership with Business Services on major grant awards, especially compiling and analyzing data to assist in preparation of required reports/evaluations and assisting in the management of grant budgets.
- Provide resources and assistance to the campus community in grant management activities including developing and maintaining grant management and post-award processes and procedures.
- Collaborates with Institutional Research, Business Services, faculty, staff, and administrators to support grant implementation by ensuring the start to end grant project life cycle requirements, including Time and Effort, is working as designed.
- Ensures grant projects are in compliance with federal, state, and private funding requirements.
- Coordinates and sometimes provides training to the various grant management stakeholders.
- Participates on campus committees or at other regional, state, or national venues as appropriate.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of principles and practices of effective grant development and management
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant funding sources and guidelines, especially with regards to post-award management, implementation, and reporting requirements
- Experience in grant writing and proposal development, including researching and submitting grant proposals to public and private entities, or equivalent related knowledge and experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work on a team and make complex decisions with a high level of initiative and judgment in a variety of situations.
- Experience in grant or project management for public and private entities, grant or contract administration, or equivalent related knowledge and experience.
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, & Audit Requirements on Federal Awards
- Must possess strong organizational skills, analytical abilities, sound judgment, and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a proactive manner
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of campus constituents
- Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
- Ability to use office software and administrative systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS, web applications and the Internet.
- Ability to follow the Peninsula College Guiding Principles in all aspects of work
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATES
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Business Administration or closely related field in which writing, project management, research, analysis, and communication coursework is significant. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
- Two years of experience directly related to grant writing, research, project, or grant management in a grants office, office of sponsored programs, project management office, or nonprofit organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field,
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder or multi-institution grants or projects
- Experience developing and writing multi-stakeholder or multi-institution grant applications
- Demonstrated budget development and budget management experience
- Proficiency in compliance as it relates to grants and contracts
- Project Management Certificate or equivalent
- Working knowledge using grant searching databases
- Experience in higher education or a government agency
- Experience in developing partnerships with funding agencies, business partners, or corporations.
Optional: Candidates selected for an interview may submit a grant proposal on which they were the lead author to be considered by the search committee.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is typically performed in an office environment and requires standing and/or sitting and using computers for extended periods of time.REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE
- Normal schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
- Position requires ability and willingness to travel.
EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Full-Time Exempt position
- Annual Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Full Time Employee Benefits:
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. As of July 1, 2024, Peninsula College contributes $1,170 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.
- Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
- Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
- Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.
- Vacation Leave accrual is 16 hours per month.
- Personal Leave is 40 hours every July 1, prorated on date of hire.
- Personal Holiday is 8 hours per year after 4 months of service.
- Instructional Support Tech & Tutoring Positions
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Current Position: Instruction & Classroom Support Technician
Location: Peninsula College, Main Campus
Position Available: Open PoolPosition Details
The Learning Center hires Instruction & Classroom Support Technicians to tutor students in the Writing Center, Math Center, Tutoring Center, and Transitional Studies classrooms.
Requirements of all Positions
- Strong communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
- Patience, kindness, and approachability to create a welcoming, supportive environment for students.
- Applicants should be comfortable helping students navigate their Canvas courses and working in Zoom.
- Strong performance in the class/subject being tutored or relevant education and/or experience.
How to Apply
- Email Learning Center Coordinator:
- Tulsi Marshall: gmarshall@pencol.edu
- Include an instructor recommendation and/or a resume.
- A statement describing why you would be a good fit to work with PC students.
- Include classes or subjects you’re interested in tutoring.
Employment Terms
- Compensation: $19.50—$21.90 per hour, based on education and experience.
- Work Hours: Up to 15 hours per week, with a maximum of 19 hours per week for all positions at Peninsula College. Hours depend on the subject and position. Many tutors set their own schedule.
Join Our Team: We value diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you’re passionate about education and believe in the power of tutoring, apply today to become part of our team! For more information, please contact Tulsi Marshall at gmarshall@pencol.edu.
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Peninsula College's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College "we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals." Peninsula College's equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee's collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College's work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College's equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.
At Peninsula College, we are committed to ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. This means that certain personal identifying information will be removed from your application before it is reviewed by our hiring committee.
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Peninsula College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Peninsula College Human Resources Office, (360) 417-6298.
Peninsula College es una Empresa de Igualdad de Oportunidades.
Peninsula College no discrimina por motivos de raza o grupo étnico, color, edad, nacionalidad, familias con niños, estado civil, sexo, género, orientación sexual, veterano honorablemente descargado o estatus militar, presencia de alguna discapacidad física, sensorial o mental, o el uso de una guía entrenada de perro o atiende a animal por una persona con una incapacidad en sus programas y actividades. Durante el proceso de solicitud, las personas que tengan condiciones especiales o necesiten este anunico en un formato alternativo pueden ponerse en contacto con la Oficina de Recursos Humanos al (360) 417-6298 o TDD al (360) 417-6339.
Additional Information
- Jeanne Clery Statement
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Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Peninsula College's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (ASFSR 2023–24) is available below. This report contains mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. If you have questions, please visit Peninsula College's Campus Crime Statistics webpage or call (360) 417-6559.
- Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment
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Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit: Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.
Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.
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- Requesting Accommodations for Employment
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Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office at (360) 417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request any accommodations. Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.
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Peninsula College encourages all applicants to apply via the online application process, however, those who do not have internet access or have intermittent/unreliable access may apply via mail or email. Please include all materials required in the job description. Email application submissions may be sent to pchr@pencol.edu. Application submissions being sent via postal service should be addressed to:
Human Resources
Peninsula College
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office at (360) 417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu with any questions or to request additional accommodations regarding the application process.
Contact Peninsula College Human Resources
Please feel free to contact us with your questions regarding employment at Peninsula College.
Human Resource Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Phone: (360) 417-6298
Email: pchr@pencol.edu