Your browser is outdated. This site works best on modern browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
OFM classification title: Program Specialist 2
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is accepting to fill the role of Financial Aid and Academic Advisor position for the WWCC Correction Education program located at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) in Connell, Washington.
This position is filled to fulfill a contract awarded to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to operate a correctional education program at CRCC in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections. Walla Walla Community College and its employees working in a correctional education program are expected to follow all Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies, IT and other Security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent’s directions.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by July 27, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more details.
The Financial Aid and Academic Advisor will work onsite at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) with incarcerated individuals. The primary focus of the role is to explain the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Pell Grant, and other funding sources available to students, and ensure all necessary documentation is complete and submitted to the Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) Financial Aid department. The secondary focus is to provide academic advising and monitor degree requirements to assist students in certificate and degree completion.
The Financial Services Advisor conducts appointments that provide clear and concise information to incarcerated individuals. This position works closely with WWCC’s Financial Aid department and will work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Director of Student Financial Support. This position reports to the Director of Corrections Education.
Act as the primary advisor for Prison Education Program (PEP) students
Training and compliance
Required Qualifications:Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.
This classified position is in a bargaining unit for which WPEA Higher Ed is the exclusive representative.
This position is located inside the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, an adult male prison. Interacts daily with students (incarcerated individuals), instructors, counselors, DOC, and WWCC staff. Standard business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break. Incumbent may be expected to occasionally adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. Minimal travel may be required for occasional training. Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens, visual focus and strain. Work directly with students/clients.
Work is performed in an office environment. Work in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions and background noise. Work is sedentary in nature, but will require moving between different parts of the facility. Ability to hear speech and speak in person, electronically, and on the telephone. Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation. Frequent oral and auditory communication with others. Working in a correctional setting includes being searched prior to entering the facility and complying with rules regarding bringing in limited personal belongings.
The college has an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; and retirement plan. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. The College is a tobacco-free campus.
Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 4-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Department of Correction positions are grant funded and funding is not guaranteed. Upon loss of grant funding, the position will end. WWCC does not absorb the cost to fund DOC grant positions.
This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by July 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.
WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.
