Director of BFET and Financial Literacy
Salary
$81,126.88 - $91,267.74 Annually
Location
Bremerton, WA
Job Type
Administrative/Exempt
Job Number
25-26-E21
Department
Student Services
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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Description
Director of BFET and Financial Literacy
Department: Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Student Services
Salary range: $81,126.88 - $91,267.74* annually
This position has a seven (7) day priority consideration date.
The Director of BFET & Financial Literacy provides leadership, compliance oversight, and fiscal stewardship for the college's Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) program and Financial Literacy program.
This position supports students by connecting eligible Basic Food/SNAP recipients with employment and training services, educational support, financial resources, and community-based referrals that help reduce barriers to enrollment, retention, completion, and employment. The Director ensures BFET grant activities, reporting, student support services, invoicing, fiscal documentation, and program practices align with college, state, and federal requirements.
The position also leads the college's Financial Literacy program by developing practical, accessible financial education opportunities for students. This includes workshops, outreach, student-facing resources, partnerships with campus departments and community organizations, and programming that helps students make informed financial decisions connected to their goals and values.
The role is approximately 60% BFET and 40% Financial Literacy.
Essential Functions
- Facilitate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Olympic College's BFET program.
- Administer BFET program activities in compliance with applicable college procedures, SBCTC guidance, DSHS requirements, and state and federal regulations.
- Interpret and apply BFET policies, funding guidelines, participant eligibility requirements, and documentation standards.
- Maintain audit-ready records, including student eligibility documentation, service plans, case notes, support service records, and required program files.
- Prepare, monitor, and assist BFET grant applications, budget narratives, funding surveys, projections, and budget revisions.
- Review expenditures for allowability, accuracy, documentation, and alignment with grant requirements.
- Facilitate fiscal processes with the Grants Office, Business Office, Financial Aid, Workforce Development, and other college departments.
- Prepare and submit required BFET invoices, reports, local certifications, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor and reconcile expenditures, leveraged funds, student awards, participant reimbursements, and related fiscal activity to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Develop and facilitate financial literacy programming for Olympic College students.
- Collaborate with campus departments, faculty, staff, and community partners to expand access to financial education.
- Assess participation trends and program effectiveness, using feedback to refine and improve future programming.
- Facilitate student access to BFET services, financial literacy resources, and related campus and community supports.
- Collaborate with departments such as Financial Aid, Workforce Development, Advising, Basic Needs, the Bookstore, faculty, and other student support areas.
- Assist with resolving complex student situations by identifying options, clarifying processes, and connecting students to appropriate resources.
- Compile, review, and submit required program, fiscal, and student participation data.
- Conduct data quality checks to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
- Analyze program data, student feedback, partner feedback, and compliance reviews to strengthen services.
- Facilitate and update internal procedures, checklists, workflows, and communication tools.
- Represent Olympic College in BFET, workforce development, financial literacy, and community partner spaces.
- Build and maintain partnerships with SBCTC, DSHS, WorkSource, community-based organizations, financial education partners, and other colleges.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Seven (7) years of full-time equivalent experience in student services, workforce development, social services, human services, education, public administration, grant-funded programs, or a closely related area.
- Four (4) years of experience working with workforce development grants, student support grants, public benefit programs, employment and training programs, or related grant-funded programs.
- Experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures, or program guidelines.
- Experience with budget tracking, fiscal documentation, reporting, reconciliation, or grant compliance.
- Experience working with students or community members who may be navigating financial, academic, employment, basic needs, or personal barriers.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn student information, grant, reporting, and case management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with diverse students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, student success, and inclusive service delivery.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with BFET, Basic Food/SNAP, DSHS, SBCTC, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, Opportunity Grant, Workforce Education, or similar programs.
- Experience in a community or technical college setting.
- Experience with ctcLink, eJAS, OBIS, OGMS, or similar student, grant, fiscal, or case management systems.
- Experience developing student workshops, training materials, outreach campaigns, or online learning resources.
- Experience building partnerships with community-based organizations, public agencies, employers, or financial education providers.
- Experience creating plain-language communication materials for students or community members.
- Knowledge of financial literacy topics such as budgeting, credit, debt, financial aid, banking, taxes, student loans, or basic money management.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development, human services, social work, public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a Full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $81,126.88 - $91,267.74* annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
- 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time ofhiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on 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 include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. 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: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 - 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic
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Do you have a minimum of (7) years of full-time experience in student services, workforce development, social services, human services, education, public administration, grant-funded programs, or a closely related field?
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Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with workforce development grants, student support grants, public benefit programs, employment and training programs, or related grant-funded programs?
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Do you have experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures, or program guidelines?
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Do you have experience with budget tracking, fiscal documentation, reporting, reconciliation, or grant compliance?
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Do you have experience working with students or community members who may be navigating financial, academic, employment, basic needs, or personal barriers?
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Do you have intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn student information, grant, reporting, and case management systems?
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Do you possess the ability to communicate clearly with diverse students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community partners?
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Are you committed to equity, access, student success, and inclusive service delivery?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Employer Olympic College
Address 1600 Chester Avenue
Bremerton, Washington, 98337
Phone 360-475-7332
Website http://www.olympic.edu