Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Director of Recruitment, Retention, & Equity in the college's Human Resources Department.

The Director of Recruitment, Retention & Equity will focus on generalist human resource functions in the areas of recruitment, retention, and development. This position will also assist in the implementation of the internal college focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The individual in this position may be asked to assume the duties of the Vice-President of Human Resources & Labor in their absence.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Recruitment & Retention:

• Assess the recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and orientation process through an equity lens and consult with leaders across the college to do the same. Develop and implement strategies for improvement.
• Develop and implement the search advocate model to promote equity, validity, and diversity in hiring. Create and provide tools and training, focusing on inclusive language for position descriptions and job postings. Assist with the development of DEI interview questions and scoring matrices.
• Conduct annual review of recruitment/retention data points to include workforce demographics, new hire, promotion, transfer, and turnover data. Manage and monitor metrics to support the college’s strategic plan and monitoring report.
• Develop and promote strategies that focus on equity in the recruitment process and encourages diverse candidate pools in compliance with state and federal guidelines and aligned with the mission and values of the college.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers and screening committees by developing recruitment plans, providing training and tools as necessary to support effective recruiting and interview processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies, recruiting sources, community, and industry groups, as well as other community and technical college recruiters to support efforts to diversity objectives.
• Build partnerships with external community organizations and agencies that promotes an equity-focused talent pipeline.
• Support campus marketing by creating and managing social media activity that promotes the college’s recruiting strategies and position as the Employer of Choice.

• Leverage data from climate surveys, exit interviews, new employee surveys, and other data points to inform retention efforts. Develop and implement strategies for improvements based on feedback.

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create a work environment that affirms the college’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Equity:

• Develop strategies and activities to implement the elements of the college’s DEI Strategic plan including but not limited to Goal C – Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention of Diverse Faculty and Staff, Goal D – People and Leader Development, and Goal E – Inclusive Campus Community.
• Review update and providing training on human resource policies, procedures, structures and recommend improvements that remove barriers to employee success.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to ensure accountability, tracking, and monitoring of equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts as they pertain to faculty and staff recruitment, retention, and inclusive community.
• Responsible for compliance and associated reports related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Serve as a member of the Committee for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (CEID).Participate on other committees, councils, commissions, and workgroups as requested by leadership.
• May serve as an EEOC/Title IX Investigator and submit reports when acting as Lead investigator; participate as directed in general in-house investigations and recommend appropriate steps for resolution.

People Development:

• Conduct regular campus training needs assessments. Establish training outcomes, metrics, and assessments to manage and monitor efficacy of people development activities.
• Partner with the Committee for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (CEID) to develop trainings for staff and faculty.
• Plan, develop, and implement required compliance training with a focus on equity and inclusion.

• Develop and schedule annual training calendar and track employee compliance of required trainings.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop, implement, maintain, and update DEI competencies for faculty, staff, supervisors, and executive leadership to include in position descriptions, job postings, performance evaluations, and observation tools.
• Develop new employee onboarding and orientation modules focusing on equity and leadership.
• Develop and implement employee professional development to support equity and cultural competencies, and an ability to work and thrive in an increasingly diverse college community.
• Develop dynamic and intentional equity, diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives for faculty and staff that adequately address the educational and social needs of our campus community.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends of higher education.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other stakeholders is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner aligned with the college’s values.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. A combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis at the discretion of the college.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ broad based professional work experience in the area(s) of diversity, equity, inclusion, recruitment, training, organizational development, or staffing.
• Experience applying federal and state employment laws, rules, processes, and organizational policies.
• Strong written communication skills. This will be assessed by an evaluation of your application materials.
• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or work experience with a focus on organization behavior or management; adult learning; diversity, equity, inclusion; or a closely related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining long-term, effective professional DEI networks.
• Experience effectively facilitating small group activities such as team building, workshops, and meetings.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts.
• Experience with HR systems (NEOGOV, PeopleSoft), data reporting, and analysis.
• Professional certification from a recognized human resources /personnel association.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Fluency.
• Bicultural experience.
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Attention to detail as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks and frequent deadlines, and planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion, and courtesy.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by September 12, 2023 . Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, 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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu .

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.