Seattle Colleges Hiring for Director of Advising at Seattle, WA Full Time

Opportunity Description

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting students achieve their educational goals? Are you looking to work with a high-performing team whose measure of success is their students’ achievements? Have you created/built/contributed to a process that breaks down barriers and promotes success for under-represented students?  If yes, we invite you to consider joining the Advising team at North Seattle College, an equity-focused, open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. This exempt position is responsible for directing and supervising the overall functions and programming of NSC Advising. The Director collaborates with the Executive Dean of Student Success and personnel in Enrollment Services,  Testing, Student Financial Services, Student Leadership & Multicultural Services, PIO, International Services, BAS programming, Workforce Education, Institutional Effectiveness and Instructional deans and divisions in providing comprehensive advising services for students as it relates to the strategic plan and mission of North Seattle College.  This position may work occasional evening hours as program needs demand.

Salary range is $79,000-$87,763/year depending on experience. First review of applications will be Monday, April 3rd. The position will remain open until filled.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

What you will be working on:

• Oversee the daily and overall operations (including budget planning and management) of NSC Advising, including the implementation and assessment of services and programming related to retention and completion for college transfer and professional-technical students.
• Lead advising staff in the implementation and assessment of advising services and programming such as educational planning, advising interventions, areas of study advising, guided pathways, Starfish usage, new student orientation, college transfer and professional-technical degree and transfer workshops, newsletters, classroom presentations, etc. to promote student retention and completion.
• Participate in appropriate college, district and state committees or list serves to maintain current knowledge of advising best practices and state higher education laws and policies.
• Responsible for the development and revision of advising resources and promotional materials such as web pages, brochures, degree workshops, student degree planning guides, etc.
• Provide oversight for advising information flow to students, staff, faculty and administrators, PIO, and the Seattle Colleges District, i.e. the Seattle College District catalog, changes in the AA and other transfer and professional technical degrees, transfer and baccalaureate institution requirements.
• Provide leadership for the Student Progress policy for students on academic alert, probation, and suspension.
• Collaborate with instructional deans and faculty on development of new degrees.
• Represent NSC as a liaison to other institutions of higher education regarding institutional policies, degree, certificate, and program requirements and collaborate on the articulation of transfer credits, policies and agreements to facilitate the transfer of students between NSC and universities as well as serving on appropriate committees such as CAS-Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee, Washington SBCTC Advising & Counseling Council, SCD ctcLink Operations committee and NSC Student Services Council.  Represent NSC and provide expertise regarding program requirements and transfer articulation/advising issues for college and district projects, meeting, and events.
• Serve as a resource for staff/students with degree problems or challenges.
• Provide student advising assistance as needed.
• Provide overall management and supervision for advisors/student success specialists including hiring, training, evaluation, performance reviews, scheduling, etc.

Perform related duties as assigned

What you bring as a candidate:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Education, Student Development, Counseling, Public Affairs or Higher Education Administration. 
• Two years minimum experience administering student services programs in higher education; including supervisory responsibilities. 
• Experience working with student advising and retention programs, advising best practices and innovations.
• Proven organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and fostering communication and collaboration across departments.
• Proven leadership, supervisory and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated experience with managing change, implementing new initiatives/projects and project management.
• Experience working in a community college setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
• May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
•  Regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
* Ability to operate office equipment
* Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
* Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation 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. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

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, and sexual orientation.