Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department:SFCC Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Salary Range: $3,752 - $5,011

Starting salary for this position is: $3,752 (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 06/22/2026. 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 Humanities & Social Sciences (H&SS) Pathway Specialist (Program Specialist 2)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program representative and resource, to plan, organize, and coordinate operational efforts for the Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway and cross-operational efforts with other pathways.

This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day pathway functions, serving as the Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway representative and resource, maintaining extensive contact with Pathway students, faculty, and providing wrap-around student service program support, resolving problems; assisting the Dean, Assistant Dean, and faculty with developing and coordinating student-centered college-wide activities, including but not limited to program review of degrees and certificates within the Pathway, creating and generating reports for data analysis, enrollment management, graduation processes, Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway processes, etc. This position cross-trains with other pathways.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide information and technical assistance to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway students and faculty as well as promote the Pathway to prospective students. *
• Attend meetings and/or conferences as the Pathway representative; develop and make public presentations on Pathway related topics, student interventions, most impactful practices, etc. *
• Confer regularly with other pathways, the Guided Pathways Advising Team, the Pathway Deans, the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Dean, Student Affairs, and Instruction regarding the implementation of Pathway practices, and implementation of EDI practices. *
• Proactively analyze data regarding student performance and progression, facilitate assistance and EDI interventions as needed for student retention and success. *
• Assist students and faculty with persistence efforts in collaboration with the Counseling department and other Student Support Services. *
• Under the directive of counselors, support counseling offices with student services (SAP, advising holds, SARS, Ed Plans, etc.). *
• Assist with Admission, Recruitment, and Retention efforts, including but not limited to: Sasquatch Registration, Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) informational events, program orientations, call campaigns, mass text/emails to students, registration reminders, ongoing group advising, inputting data. *
• Participate in establishing Pathway guidelines, monitor Pathway activities in relation to established parameters and goals, including but not limited to alignment with the Guided Pathways action plans and program review to identify areas for Pathway development/innovations. *
• Engage in the preparation of educational and promotional materials for Guided Pathways, pathway options, and the wrap-around services provided within each Pathway. *
• Cross-train with all Student Affairs and Instruction departments to provide consistent and complete support for student needs related to pathway progression and retention. *
• Provide support in determining student progress in achieving educational goals, and guiding intervention efforts as warranted. *
• Support the coordination and execution of Guided Pathway Team efforts across campus toward an equitable and inclusive student-centered environment, in collaboration with other programs and services. *
• Consistently train in EDI practices as well as specific intervention techniques. *
• May supervise lower-level staff and work study students.  
• May participate in Guided Pathways-related events that require periodic travel and work during evenings and/or weekends.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience providing direct support, guidance, or service to students or similar populations in a fast-paced educational or office environment.
• Experience using computer systems or databases to manage and track work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Experience analyzing and navigating complex systems, policies, or data to inform decisions or support others.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Experience in academic advising or student services in a higher education setting.
• Experience using student information systems or case management tools (for example, PeopleSoft, Banner, ctcLink, or CRM platforms) to support student records, advising, or documentation.
• Familiarity with community college degree and certificate pathways, including course sequencing, program requirements, and typical admission and registration cycles.
• Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and its application in handling student records and communication.
• Knowledge of Spokane Colleges and/or Washington State community and technical college policies and procedures.
• Experience building inclusive, respectful relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and fostering equitable outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment.
• Work is sedentary in nature.
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work directly with students/clients.
• Work involves frequent interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Work in an environment of frequent interruptions and distractions.
• 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.
• Requires local or regional travel.
• Criminal background check is required.
• May be required to work alternate shift.
• 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.

Benefits Information

Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

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 CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. 

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:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.