Yamhill Valley Campus Bilingual TRiO Coordinator

Yamhill Valley Campus Bilingual TRiO Coordinator

Salary

$5,201.17 - $6,178.67 Monthly

Location

Yamhill Valley Campus. McMinnville, OR

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

C71014-02

Division

567000 Student Affairs

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB INFORMATION

The TRIO Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services for TRIO program participants at Chemeketa Yamhill Valley Campus, including recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support. Actively participates in identifying and enrolling eligible students, tracks student progress and program objectives, and provides direct services to an assigned caseload of participants to support their academic success, retention, graduation and transfer.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination

• Coordinates all grant activities of federal TRIO program in alignment with federal regulations, institutional policies, and approved grant application to achieve successful achievement of program objectives

• Plans, coordinates, and executes program activities and events including orientations, workshops, campus visits and other program events

• Implements the delivery of TRIO student services including success coaching and individualized support for program participants

• Monitors, tracks, and analyzes progress toward TRIO program objectives and goals to ensure targets are met

• Prepares accurate Annual Performance Report Data in accordance with US Department of Education requirements

• Collaborates with the campus community to build partnerships and foster cross-departmental engagement in support of TRIO program objectives and student success

Success Coaching/Advising

• Provides academic, career, transfer, financial aid and personal advising to students in TRIO regarding: college programs, financial aid, admissions, registration, transfer programs, college transfer requirements, student success resources; community resources and services, and strategies for success

• Develops Academic Pathway Plan with each student addressing both long-term and short-term academic, career, and transfer goals and assists students with planning to accomplish goals; modifies plan with student as needed

• Monitors student progress and utilizes early alert system to proactively identify academic and personal needs; delivers targeted interventions, makes appropriate referrals and provides individualized success coaching to support student retention, graduation, and transfer goals

• Inputs detailed case notes to document student interactions, progress, and support services provided

Program Support

• Leads recruitment efforts by reviewing and verifying TRIO program applications from admitted Chemeketa students; conducts eligibility screenings, interviews prospective participants, and recommends candidates to the Director for acceptance

• Contributes to annual program planning and evaluation, collaborating with team members to assess effectiveness and enhance service delivery

• Assists students with advising holds for TRIO student caseload

• Develops and administers survey to assess student needs and satisfaction with services/ works as a team to utilize survey to improve program services

• Tracks TRIO budget expenditures to ensure compliance with grant guidelines

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications listed below. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications , we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

Grant funding requires the following for this position:

Bachelor's degree

• AND-

Minimum 3 year in higher education, or providing services to at-risk students

• AND-

Bilingual Spanish/English

• AND-

Similar background to that of project participants

• AND-

A valid drivers license

Core Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

• Experience working with academic support programs for disadvantaged students

• Knowledge of database systems to track student outcomes

• Ability to collaborate with other departments

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising at-risk students at the community college level

• Training and experience in areas related to project objectives

• Similarity in background to that of project participants

• Coursework and/or Masters degree from an accredited institution in counseling, advising, student services or adult education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SCHEDULE & MODALITY

Regular remote/hybrid work is not a feature of this position. At the supervisors discretion, exemptions may be made for special projects or responsibilities requiring periodic needed focus time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 12-month classified assignment at pay grade
• This position has a 6-month probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Must have valid drivers license to transport students in college vehicles
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-

• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

• Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College's programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix.

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.399.2537 or email alice.sprague@chemeketa.edu.

In addition to a rewarding and energizing career opportunity, Chemeketa offers a comprehensive benefits package to all salaried Chemeketa employees and eligible dependents. Benefits available to Chemeketa employees include:

Core Benefits: Complete health insurance package, employer-paid group life insurance, Long term disability insurance, employee assistance programs

Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary life insurance, long term care insurance, AFLAC cancer insurance, flexible spending accounts.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.

Additional perks of joining the Chemeketa team include tuition waiver for employees and their qualifying dependents, on-campus wellness activities, and generous leave policies.

01

Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as related to this position. To receive full consideration, your application and your attached transcript(s) must clearly support your response.

• I have not received a High School Diploma or GED
• I have a High School Diploma or GED
• I have completed some college coursework but have not received a degree
• I have an Associate degree from an accredited institution
• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• I have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degree
• I have a Masters degree from an accredited institution
• I have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution

02

Please indicate the number of years of higher education experience that you possess providing services to at-risk students.

• No experience
• Six months of experience, but less than one year of experience
• One year of experience or more, but less than two years of experience
• Two years of experience or more, but less than three years of experience
• Three years of experience or more, but less than four years of experience
• Four years of experience or more, but less than five years of experience
• Five years of experience or more, but less than six years of experience
• Six years of experience or more, but less than seven years of experience
• Seven years of experience or more, but less than eight years of experience
• Eight years of experience or more, but less than nine years of experience
• Nine years of experience or more, but less than ten years of experience
• Ten years of experience or more

03

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• No, I cannot read, write or speak in Spanish.
• Yes, I am able to read and write in Spanish, but I cannot speak Spanish.
• Yes, I can speak Spanish, but I am unable to read and/or write in Spanish.
• Yes, I am able to read, write and speak in both Spanish and English fluently.

04

Please tell us about your experience working in an educational setting and and how this has prepared you to support first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities

05

You are tasked with planning a fall TRIO orientation for new students, recruiting student leaders for peer tutoring program, and coordinating one university campus visit within the first term. Develop a plan that includes:

• Timeline for each of the activities
• Required campus partners
• Key learning outcomes for students
• Logistics considerations
• Communication and Marketing to students

06

I understand that my application will not be considered unless I: Attach all required documents as specified in the job announcement. Submit a complete application form which clearly demonstrates the minimum qualifications for the position. * Have removed my social security number from all my documents, including transcripts. Please review the supplemental information section of the job announcement for specific information about required documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer Chemeketa Community College

Address 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE

Salem, Oregon, 97305

Phone 503.399.5009

Website http://www.chemeketa.edu