Apprenticeship Program Assistant

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Apprenticeship/Journeyman

Salary Range: $2,429.25 - $3,224.25

.75 FTE position. (12 months, 30 hours per week)

Starting salary for this position is: $2,429.25 (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 Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 06/05/2025. 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 Apprenticeship Program Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Manager of Apprenticeship, this position is responsible for providing program support for all aspects associated with the Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Center.

Job duties include: maintain records, enrollment forms and tuition billing forms, provide assistance to and serve as primary contact for apprentices, students, apprenticeship training directors, and the public. This position serves as a liaison between SCC, apprenticeship partners, public and outside agencies.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide front line support and respond to inquiries from students, apprentices, training directors and the public regarding apprenticeship policy, procedures and apprenticeship programs offered. *
• Prepare enrollment and tuition billing for all apprenticeship programs. *
• Maintain student records following retention and FERPA rules and regulations. *
• Provide support to Skilled Trades Preparation (STP) faculty and students. *
• Acts as a liaison between SCC, apprenticeship program partners, outside agencies and the public. *
• Work with apprenticeship training directors to schedule and build Apprenticeship classes. *
• Complete FTE reports and prepare payment vouchers for reimbursement of FTEs generated. *
• Maintain and order departmental supplies. Prepare departmental purchase orders and reconcile procurement card transactions. *
• Input and track facility Work Orders, Building Improvement Requests, key and security requests. *
• Maintain departmental budgets and inform manager of status. *
• Coordinate arrangements for apprenticeship activities such as classes, meetings, and special functions. *
• Facilitate curriculum approvals and updates between the college and apprenticeship programs. *
• 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

• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of trades and apprenticeship programs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of general office equipment and filing systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software and web applications.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.