Academic Advisor - Tutor Coordinator

Recruit eligible participants, monitor program participation, and ensure student engagement in required project activities, including the summer component;

Guide students through the college preparation and admissions process by providing information and support related to career exploration, college entrance exams, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and post-secondary planning;

Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and special activities related to personality assessments, career planning, college readiness, and other grant-supported objectives for students and hourly staff;

Coordinate tutoring services by organizing tutoring sessions, training tutors, and collaborating with hourly advisors and instructional technicians to document services and student progress;

Maintain and utilize program databases to document student participation, services provided, follow-up activities, and program outcomes; track program graduates for up to seven years or through completion of their post-secondary education;

Collaborate with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and other program staff to implement grant goals and objectives; supervise students and provide on-site program administration during the summer component and other project activities;

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with target schools, college departments, and community agencies to coordinate services, increase student access to educational and community resources, and serve as a liaison with campus support programs;

Coordinate and supervise college visits, educational travel, and other program events to promote college awareness, student engagement, and successful transition to post-secondary education;

Participate in professional development activities, including college counseling meetings, regional conferences, and training opportunities, to maintain current knowledge of college admissions requirements, student support services, and best practices; and

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Experience in education, counseling, or academic advising; and
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Experience advising high school students;
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish;
• Sensitivity in responding to the academic and social needs of low-income, potential first-generation college students, employees and students;
• Knowledge of community support agencies; and
• Experience supervising part-time staff.

Competencies

Administrative Skills: Promptly respond to requests for service and assistance; keep others in the loop as needed; maintain orderly physical and electronic records; present a professional image to students/public; follow policies and procedures;

Job Knowledge: Familiar with all the aspects of the job to be done and the environment under which that work is accomplished; a broad understanding of work as it applies both to the job and the organization;

Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality;

Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities;

Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth; and

CBC Shared Commitments : Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors; shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable.

Terms of Employment

Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, overtime-eligible professional staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours will vary based on work demands. The employee will be required to work until 7:15 p.m. two evenings per week, flexing their start time to accommodate the later schedule. The employee must be available to work additional evenings and weekends as needed. This position also requires considerable travel for work-related activities.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080.
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: Information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Verify education at the time of hire.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

This position directly engages in the performance of work on a federal contract or grant which requires compliance with the College's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, as well as reporting requirements, as a condition of employment.

Other Job Elements
The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions
Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. Work will be performed within an assigned high school as well as on the CBC campus as scheduled. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Willingness and ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is a requirement.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook, at dcook @columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4407.