Academic Advisor

Position Summary

This Program Specialist 3 is a full-time, classified position, in Advising, Transfer, and Running Start at Seattle Central College. The position reports to the Director of Advising, Transfer, and Running Start and is responsible for providing enrollment, retention and completion assistance, and transfer exploration to students attending Seattle Central College. Additionally, the incumbent in this position is expected to independently assist students with a range of academic and/or career advising needs, as well as lead departmental efforts in the new student orientation process.

The Program Specialist 3 position will provide support to the Advising and Transfer Center and Running Start. The role will have liaison and content expert responsibilities for one or more of our Academic Division offices.

We are a district of three distinct colleges
¿ North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College
¿ and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Provide academic/transfer advising and career exploration for students in both individual and group settings; advise students on a variety of topics related to their educational and professional goals.
• Assist students with the development of short- and long-range education plans, tracking academic progress and referring to instructional and student services departments as necessary.
• Provide supportive intervention and outreach to students; make appropriate referrals to college resources or community agencies for personal counseling, academic probation, or related issues.
• Approve students adding or dropping of classes within established college and program enrollment policies; assist with obtaining permission to enroll in classes and reviewing prerequisite requirements with students.
• Coordinate and conduct new student orientation sessions, registration, and information sessions for students while proactively supporting program planning, evaluation, and troubleshooting.
• Assess program and departmental outcomes data and contribute feedback to advance program goals.
• Support program and departmental leadership in presentation and reporting regarding departmental performance, including providing feedback on events and ongoing evaluation of services.
• Participate on various student-focused committees and attend trainings and professional development that focuses on…