Career Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)

Greater Spokane Incorporated; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, WA seeks a Career Pathways Specialist to coordinate pathways programming, support program outreach, and assist students with career readiness and navigation.

You will engage students, support recruitment and retention, and help connect learners with opportunities and resources to promote success in professional-technical programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of career services and employment skills.
• Experience with applications, resumes, interviewing and job search methods.
• Experience working with local employers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working with student/client records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate career pathways programming and professional-technical outreach.
• Assist students with career readiness, planning and navigation.
• Track attendance and generate periodic program reports for evaluation.
• Maintain program materials and assist with recruitment and communications.
• Collaborate with Workforce Services staff, faculty and partners.

Skills

Career services knowledge

Job search skills (resumes, interviews

Employer relationships

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data tracking and reporting

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Colleges of Spokane

Salary Range: $3,827 - $5,111

Starting salary for this position is: $3,827 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us

Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 08/28/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Career Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Workforce Services, this position coordinates career pathways programming, supports professional-technical program outreach, and assists students with career readiness, workforce exploration, and pathway navigation.

This position supports student engagement, recruitment, retention, career readiness, and pathway navigation initiatives connected to professional-technical education programs. The Specialist assists students with workforce exploration, career planning, and navigation of educational opportunities and support resources that promote student success and workforce readiness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule, promote, and provide workshops and activities regarding career development, such as: job application best practices, resume writing, cover letter writing, career exploration strategies, interviewing, job searching, networking, and career readiness. *
• Make presentations in appropriate courses and campus events about the services provided by Workforce Services and professional-technical educational opportunities. *
• Assist students with career pathway exploration, workforce readiness planning, and navigation of professional-technical educational opportunities and support services. *
• Track and maintain data to support continuous improvement and strategic planning. This includes collecting attendance and engagement metrics for career-related events and generating regular reports that help evaluate program impact, relevance, and alignment with student and workforce needs. *
• Maintain program literature (brochures, pamphlets), quarterly newsletters, websites, and other communication mediums as necessary, including marketing and recruitment materials. *
• Provide appropriate referrals to internal and/or external resources that can serve specific student or faculty member needs. *
• Coordinate with Workforce Services staff, faculty, and campus partners to connect students with career readiness opportunities, workforce resources, and pathway support services. *
• Assist with planning and promotion of delegated special events. *
• Support recruitment and retention activities for professional-technical programs through outreach, presentations, and student communications. *
• Deliver presentations regarding professional-technical programs, career pathways, and workforce opportunities to prospective and current students. *
• Represent SFCC professional-technical opportunities by partnering with Alternative Education, Special Programs, WorkSource, and community organizations. *
• Provide operational continuity and support for Career Pathways initiatives including student outreach, career readiness activities, and pathway navigation during absences, peak periods, or departmental transitions. *
• May assist with grant-related projects. *
• May supervise or lead lower-level staff including temporary hourly employees, student employees, and work-study employees as assigned. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all required competencies for this position.
• Knowledge of career services.
• Experience or knowledge of employment skills including applications, resumes, interviewing and job search methods and techniques.
• Experience working with local employers.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, database, and word processing software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent student-centered customer service, outstanding interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with student/client records.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of experience in career services, advising or related field.
• Experience promoting and marketing programs.
• Experience in an education setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and background noise.
• Work is sedentary.
• May require movement of supplies over long distances for outreach events and on campus events.
• Frequent use of computers.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work directly with students/clients.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time schedule (12 months, 40 hours a week).
• 6-month probationary period.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Criminal background check is required.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at mailto:[e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Spokane Colleges

P.O. Box 6000, MS1004

Spokane, WA. 99217-6000

509-434-5040 / mailto:[e-mail].