Perkins Program Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 44,678 - 58,178; Part time

Job summary

Walla Walla Community College is seeking a part-time Perkins Program Coordinator on the Walla Walla Campus to support Perkins V requirements, advisory committees, and budget processes.

The role emphasizes data gathering for CLNA, stakeholder engagement, and assisting in developing plans and reports, while ensuring compliance with SBCTC and college policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of office experience in the program specialty.
• Equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection for CLNA and related worksheets.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and survey deployment.
• May assist in writing CLNA and Perkins plans/reports.
• Monitor advisory committees and ensure audit-ready files.
• Manage Perkins budget requests, travel arrangements, and expenditures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of office experience in the program specialty

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Perkins Program Coordinator

Walla Walla Community College

• Salary: $21.48 - $27.97 Hourly
• Job Type:
• Job Number: 2026-107N PERK
• Location: Walla Walla, WA
• Department: VPI/INSTRUCTION OFFICE
• Closing: Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part-time role of Perkins Program Coordinator on the Walla Walla Campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Responsibilities

Walla Walla Community College removes barriers to access, provides high quality educational experiences, and facilitates equitable learning and success to cultivate thriving rural communities. In support of this mission, the strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act of 2018 (Perkins V) is a principal source of federal funding to states and discretionary grantees for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary CTE programs. The Perkins Coordinator will assist the Dean to ensure Perkins V requirements are implemented and appropriate records maintained by providing general, advisory committee, and budget support.

Essential Functions

General Support

• Coordinate the collection of data and information for the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) including the internal Size, Scope and Quality data worksheet
• Assist in stakeholder engagement at WWCC and in the community, which may include meetings, development and deployment of surveys, etc.
• May assist in the writing of the CLNA
• May assist in writing Perkins plans (e.g., Perkins Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects) and Reports of Accomplishments
• Participate in SBCTC Perkins related trainings

Advisory Committee Support

• Monitor, for audit purposes, CTE program advisory committees to ensure they are meeting minimum requirements as defined by SBCTC.
• Monitor, for audit purposes, advisory committee files such as meeting minutes, Programs of Work, and rosters to ensure they are being regularly updated/uploaded.
• In coordination with the Dean, update advisory committee handbook, guidebooks, templates, forms and trainings annually or as needed
• Assist Deans and Administrative Assistants in training WWCC employee leads on necessary tasks outlined in the guidebook

Budget Support

• Gather, review, and identify applicable requests for funding as aligned with the appropriate Perkins Grant (e.g., Perkins Annual Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects). Disseminate received requests to the Dean for prioritization and notify individuals of approval or denial of requests.
• Purchase approved equipment requests according to WWCC, Washington State, & Federal purchasing requirements in coordination with Purchasing Manager and Grants Fiscal Analyst.
• Coordinate travel on behalf of approved faculty and staff in accordance to WWCC, Washington State, & Federal travel requirements by preparing prior approvals, making travel arrangements, and completing expense reports upon return.
• Track activities and expenditures planned for each academic year as aligned with the appropriate Perkins grant funding source (e.g., Perkins Annual Plan, Perkins Leadership, Perkins Non-Traditional, Perkins Special Projects). Review status of Perkins spend-down with Grants Fiscal Analyst and the Dean to confirm available funding will be utilized in a timely manner.
• Complete and maintain Time & Effort Reporting.
• Create Time & Effort Reports for identified individuals using information provided by the Grants Fiscal Analyst.
• Distribute reports to appropriate personnel for signature.
• Collect signed reports, send copies of signed reports to the Grants Fiscal Analyst, and maintain hard copies, as appropriate, for Area records.
• Maintain financial records by gathering and storing required and supporting documentation according to the established filing system.

Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Excellent communication skills across various cultures and education levels while using written, electronic, and verbal methods
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural humility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the college and community partners
• Ability to represent the College in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to assume responsibility and deal effectively with problems; exercise good judgment when making decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with different constituents (verbal and written)
• Ability to write, review, interpret, and apply information related to documents, contracts, budgets, and agreements (printed and electronic)
• Self-directed, self-motivated, and creative
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a small team

Required Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.

• High School diploma or equivalent AND
• Two years of office experience in the program specialty OR
• Equivalent education/experience

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• An AA degree from an accredited college or university
• Higher Education work experience

Conditions/Terms of Employment

This part-time temporary position (up to 17-hours per week) is located at the Walla Walla Campus.

Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Physical requirements and environment are typical of those in a general office setting, with the possibility of being outdoors. This job involves regular sitting, standing, walking, typing, moving, and exposure to office lighting. The position is housed at the Walla Walla Campus and provides programming for the Walla Walla Campus, Clarkston Campus, and community locations. A wide variety of standard office equipment is continually used, including a phone, copier, printer, and computer. Frequent contact with visitors, staff, faculty and students, including some contact with those who may be angry, distraught, or frustrated.

Vacation, sick leave and personal leave benefits are available on a pro-rated basis.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. WWCC is a tobacco free campus.

Required Application Materials

• Online application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)

Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone] - TDD [phone], email [e-mail], address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.