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Lacks care of students for helping them to feel supported in their student journey (financial aid, student navigators) making teaching difficult when students don't know if they have funding for classes and books.  In certain departments, the person in charge is only there to serve their own self-interest along with lacking the experience needed to give students the information and skills needed to be successful in their career.  The people in positions of upper management that should be overseeing programs are not evaluating department chairs ensuring that they are supporting their students and helping their programs grow in the areas that the industry is offering jobs.  Some programs are lacking basic tools that are industry-standard along with having instructors who have no knowledge of how to use the industry-standard tools.  Some programs also lack the support of the communities due to the poor leadership of the department chair.

I enjoyed working there. The employees and students I worked with were great, and I still associate with many. 

We had fun at work, and were very dedicated to our responsibilities, working well together. 

It is a State job, so typically you are on a wage scale if you are classified staff. If you are exempt, raises can be few and far between (I was exempt, which means I was there year around, without the typical summer break many people associate with jobs in education). Benefits are a bit better for Exempt employees as far as time off and retirement, but less job security as these positions are non-union. 

The way to advance is to apply for different positions. That is typical for most State jobs. 

At the time I worked there, my direct leaders were very knowledgeable, and hands-off, but there was stress and resentful feelings at this smaller campus over obtaining needed resources from the main campus. 

Overall, I don't have any major complaints. It was a good place to work when I was there.

Skagit Valley College was a wonderful employment opportunity. A typical work day included engaging with fellow employee's, students, and faculty in a very friendly and fun manner. We voted on events that improved the student's experiences at Skagit. The most difficult aspect of the job was balancing outside life with school, work, and friends. Also, not everyone agreed on the events that were voted in so some feelings may have been hurt. However, the best and most rewarding part of the job was when students, faculty, and the community thanked and recognized the work we put into making Skagit Valley College a place of learning and fun.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Some dedicated  employees! Benefits

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper Management,  very old school male. Talked down and played games, favored some long term employees. This attitude  wasn't  in every department. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very male dominant,  old school attitudes, favored long term employees,even ones needing discipline. HR seemed afraid  of certain employees
Very cliche  atmosphere  with some out of control unenlightened souls.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Super easy, low stress. The expectations of upper management are low , biggest challenge  is motivating employees, especially  older term ones.

Usually I start out my day helping out on the circulation desk, helping students. Then I go to my office and work on my computer most of the day doing database maintenance for the library system. I order all books and materials for the main library and the branch in Oak Harbor. I receive the materials that I ordered, authorize payment, process and catalog all materials ordered and gifts that are donated to the library. I often work with students and internal customers to help them be successful in their lives at SVC. I love helping people, and I love my job, there isn't anything that is hard since I have been here for 16 years.

Excellent place of employment, where the staff support one another and there are always opportunities to learn. As a community college, the focus is to assist the students in furthering their education and improving their lives. However, the same is an objective for the staff. They lend support to one another and strive to provide an excellent work environment. Every day I learned something new, rather it was in the I.T. department or in the Library. I will always think very highly of Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus and the staff.

greet students, track and report attendance, assist and tutor students individually and in small groups, assist instructors by making copies, running errands, maintaining classroom supplies and equipment, communicating daily with office staff orally or via email, orienting and intaking students.

Staff was very professional and easy to get along with.

Most enjoyable part of job was paperwork,and helping students understand concepts.

Worst part of job was disruptive students, and retrieving student info in older files

My typical day at work was processing and sending out official transcripts to students. Completed verification forms and sorted reports. 
I learned a lot about education, how be a better employee, and the different processes within the admission and registration department.
Management was great and supportive.
Workplace culture is friendly, supportive of the staff to take courses and learn more.
Hardest part of the job was getting help when needed at times. 
Most enjoyable part of my job was learning and serving the students.

This place can be frustrating if you excel at your job and expect to be recognized or paid accordingly to your effort and performance. If you choose to work here then develop an exit strategy in order to continue to advance your career after you've learned everything you are going to learn at this organization. The working environment is also heavily siloed and it can be almost impossible to get all the information and collaboration from others that you need in order to effectively perform your job.

My experience at SVC and in my department has been great. There is a lot of work to go around, but my supervisors have always been understanding and told me to leave the work at work when I go home. I'm always learning, and there have been opportunities for me to advance. My department has been like family for how we support each other. Best of all, you get to support people going to school to better their lives.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Faculty 26 salaries reported	$94,608 per year
Early childhood specialist 28 salaries reported	$3,896 per month
Program coordinator 1 salary reported	$3,997 per month
Custodian 8 salaries reported	$16.84 per hour
Maintenance mechanic 6 salaries reported	$4,839 per month

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