Titan PULSE Mentor at Tacoma Community College

Who We Are

Note:   This position is for currently enrolled TCC Students only.  If not currently enrolled as a TCC Student please apply to the other listed positions and/or pools available on the TCC jobs/employment portal, thank you. 

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students.  We embrace our identity as a  community  college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community.  Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities.  According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active and collaborative learning and support for learners, thanks to our creative and effective staff and faculty.  We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Essential Functions

Academic Support: Each TPM will demonstrate a commitment to academic support in the following ways:

• Model positive academic behaviors and keep academics as a priority.
• Understand college support services/resources and refer students when necessary.
• Engage in academic success interventions and intentional 1-on-1 conversations with students consistent with departmental requirements and learning outcomes.
• Attendance and full participation at all scheduled training sessions and required presentations/events.

• Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned.
• Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually.  Tasks include but are not limited to submitting weekly reports, completing 1-on-1s with mentees and with your TPM Coordinator.
• Read and respond to all communication, i.e. texts, calls, emails, etc.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with mentees, TCC staff and faculty, ad fellow TPMs.
• Maintain sensitive student information at all times.  Do not discuss mentee issues with peers or other TPMs.  Discuss mentee issues with your supervisor

• Encourage responsible behavior by role modeling personal and social responsibility.
• Know your mentee population by name within the first two weeks of the quarter
• Plan social activities and bonding opportunities for mentees throughout current quarter to encourage interpersonal and inclusive group interactions.
• Collaborate with other TPMs on programs, so that mentees within the cohort can get to know one another.
• Lead quarterly workshops for those mentees to learn personal and professional skills.

• Participate and engage in departmental trainings and continued learning o the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Role model inclusion through engaging in dialogue with mentees, staff, and faculty.  Engage in personal reflection.
• Address actions and words that limit our efforts towards creating an environment that supports and encourages the acceptance of diversity.
• Maintain an inclusive TCC community environment.
• Assess needs and concerns of mentees through regular contact and communication.
• Contact senior staff immediately to report any incident of bias.

• TPMs must abide by department, college policies, and local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in six credits or more at Tacoma Community College.
• In good academic standing with Tacoma Community College.
• A proactive approach to embracing new challenges, acquiring new skills, and adapting to changes.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Bilingual/multilingual.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• Commitment of 10-17 hours per week.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Tacoma Community College.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about various identities, including the ability to show respect for other’s cultures, rights, feelings, and property.
• Understand that being a TPM is one of the most impactful leadership positions at TCC and it will be treated with respect.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal integrity, such as modeling good judgment, ethical behavior, and adherence to laws and policies.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Understand that being a TPM requires time and dedication both in and out of the classroom; it will require additional work and time outside of the scheduled class times.
• Participate in regular 1-on-1 meetings with mentees, meetings with supervisor, ongoing departmental communication and training.
• Positively engage and contribute during staff meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Be available to act as a support system for the selected mentee cohort.
• Keep senior staff informed of all crisis incidents as they happen
• Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations.
• Respond to emergencies immediately and follow appropriate protocol.
• Hold each other accountable as TPMs.
• Each TPM is subject to possible progressive discipline up to and including termination in the event that they violate any policies, procedures and regulations of TCC.

Application Process

Complete application packages must include the following:  

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume & cover letter.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). 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: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer,  Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.   
  

  
 

Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA  98466
www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment