Passport Peer Mentor

Who We Are 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. Tacoma Community College is an Associate and Bachelor degree-granting public institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." To grow our workforce, we seek to recruit employees who exemplify these attributes: Committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Reflects the diversity of our community Values intellectual curiosity and innovation Honors the campus mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations, Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC Overview: At Tacoma Community College, the Passport to Careers program is committed to assisting Washington students, especially those who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness, in navigating their college journey, from enrollment to graduation and beyond into their careers. Within this program, the Passport to Careers Peer Mentor plays a crucial role in student success. They actively engage with students, providing support to ensure academic persistence and eventual graduation. Serving as a primary resource for personal assistance, Peer Mentor establishes connections with participants through consistent and proactive interaction. They also collaborate with various campus support personnel to identify effective interventions, offer resource utilization and referrals, and meticulously document services provided. Essential Functions An ideal Peer Mentor would possess, or have the capacity to develop, knowledge of: Serving special student populations Having an awareness of trauma-informed practices Maintaining knowledge of campus and community resources Understanding when and how to submit a referral for additional resources Providing academic and personal mentoring to program participants Assisting students with resolving personal, social, career, financial, and academic concerns and challenges. Aiding program participants by offering individual academic support or facilitating referrals to appropriate support. Supporting in the maintenance of participant records (such as documenting student contacts, participant progress, areas of concern, and assisting with progress assessments and evaluations). Assisting in the development and facilitation of student activities. Support front desk coverage of The Center of Student Advocacy and Cultural Support. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications An ideal choice for the Passport Peer Mentor would possess most, if not all, of the institutional support and individual capacity to employ the following skills and abilities: Currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at Tacoma Community College or Successful completion of at least one year at the postsecondary institution. In good academic standing with Tacoma Community College Excellent communication skills. Lived experience with overcoming barriers. Multilingual Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment. Duties of the position require knowledge, skills, and abilities Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Tacoma Community College. Demonstrate a willingness to learn about an appreciation for various identities, including the ability to show respect for other's cultures, rights, feelings, and property. Ability to work in a professional setting and in collaboration with the Passport campus team. Demonstrate a commitment to personal integrity, such as modeling good judgment, ethical behavior, and adherence to laws and policies. Ability to protect personally identifiable information and maintain high levels of confidentiality. Participate in regular 1-on-1 meetings with mentees, meetings with supervisor, ongoing departmental communication and training. Positively engage and contribute during staff meetings, trainings, and retreats. Keep senior staff informed of all crisis incidents as they happen Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations. Respond to emergencies immediately and follow appropriate protocol. Application Process Application Materials & Procedure Complete application packages must include the following Tacoma Community College online application. Cover letter and Resume Terms of Employment This part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (12 hours maximum per week) Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm (summer hours) . The salary is $20.00-$20.00/hr. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee may be required. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work-study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: 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, ; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, . This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466 The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at . TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System Eligibility Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources. Effective Date of Coverage Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Health Insurance Medical Plans Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction. Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024 Resources: PEBB Website Medical Plan information PEBB Medical Plan Comparison Dental Plans Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents. Resource: Dental Plan Comparison Vision Covered under medical plan chosen . click apply for full job details