CTE Credit Coordinator bei Bellingham Technical College, WA

SUMMARY: 

The CTE (Career and Technical Education) Dual Credit Coordinator is the position primarily responsible for coordinating CTE Dual Credit work on behalf of the college and consortium. The primary job duty of the CTE Dual Credit Coordinator is to facilitate the continued development and maintenance of the CTE Dual Credit program both on and off-campus in coordination with the Whatcom County Dual Credit Consortium members, including the area high schools and Whatcom Community College.  This is the right fit for someone who is able to work closely with teachers, CTE directors, and counselors at partner high schools to build dual credit pathways and enrollment to college for students in collaboration with college faculty and staff.

SALARY:  

Monthly salary for this position is $4,406. This is an exempt, non-represented .75 (30 hours per week), annual continuous position. The CTE Dual Credit Coordinator is funded through the Whatcom County Dual Credit Consortium and ESSB-5178 Washington State Legislative Proviso - CTE Dual Credit. The position is expected to continue after June 30^th, 2026, but is contingent on continued funding each fiscal year. The proviso will end on or before June 30, 2027, unless continued by the state legislature. 

DESCRIPTION: 

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. The College is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional training and educational opportunities to area residents and employers. Founded in 1957 as Bellingham Vocational Institute, it has continued to offer high-quality education in a supportive, student-first environment. BTC has been serving its region with workforce education degrees and certificates to approximately 6,000 students per year. The college provides professional technical programs and courses, adult basic education, English Language Acquisition programs, academic courses, community education, a few direct transfer degree opportunities, and two Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BTC works closely with regional employers and other partners to develop programs and train students to fill regional workforce demands and support economic development.
  
 BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse student and employee population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

• Support county and regional high schools and their staff in the facilitation and creation of dual credit articulation agreements in partnerships with Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College.
• Work closely with college faculty and other college staff, such as Deans and Registrars, to facilitate articulations in pathways that ensure students access to earned credits. 
• Outreach to local high schools, including teachers and students, around Dual Credit pathways and credit. 
• Create, update and manage articulations for the CTE Dual Credit Consortium.
• Manage and update the Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System (SERS) for the Dual Credit Consortium.
• Facilitate meetings and events for dual credit stakeholders including high school teachers, college faculty, and high school CTE directors.
• Support the work of the dual credit proviso and workplan in collaboration with other stakeholders. 
• Develop and update materials and documents for the Whatcom County CTE Dual Credit Consortium, such as the program website.
• Prepare reports and data analysis as needed.
• Continue the migration of CTE Dual Credit articulations to digital processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Collaborative work skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to pluralism and the ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment.
• Tolerance for ambiguity and change.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.