"College Advisor"

R-004018

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Working at Lewis & Clark College

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Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a letter of interest detailing how the candidate’s qualifications meet the position requirements and a resume.

About the Position:

Lewis & Clark College seeks to hire a full-time College Advisor in the College Advising Center (CAC). The CAC supports undergraduate students, faculty, and the liberal arts tradition of Lewis & Clark College. College advisors, in collaboration with faculty advisors and campus partners, help undergraduate students navigate their educational paths, respond to challenges, and achieve their academic goals. Responsible for a caseload of approximately 500-550 undergraduates, college advisors provide holistic advising to students across all class years and all majors, and coordinate proactive outreach to ensure that students are making progress toward degree requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide holistic, developmentally-appropriate academic advising to Lewis & Clark undergraduates related to selecting courses, registering, choosing majors, and developing graduation plans
• Conduct strategic outreach to students who are under-enrolled, on academic standing, in need of declaring a major, and students receiving notifications of academic concern
• Support students experiencing academic difficulty by scheduling individual meetings, developing success plans, and working to ensure students have access to available campus resources
• Advise students from a wide array of personal and academic backgrounds with sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented student populations
• Maintain accurate records of advising meetings and correspondence
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, as well as campus meetings and events related to student retention and advising
• Collaborate with campus partner offices in support of student success and persistence, and serve on campus-wide committees as needed
• Be available to parents and families - in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – as related to students’ academic progress

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of advising, counseling, or teaching experience in higher education or a related field OR Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, teaching, or a related field and 1-3 years of advising, counseling or teaching experience in higher education or a related field
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies, including campus administrators, teaching faculty, and support staff
• Ability to establish a rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships, and work empathetically with diverse student populations
• Ability to work both independently and contribute to a team environment while effectively managing a large student caseload; strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to balance the demands of concurrent and potentially competing priorities and deadlines
• An understanding of the purpose and advantages of a liberal arts education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated academic advising/support experience at the college level
• Demonstrated success in working with underrepresented students, first generation college students, and transfer students
• Knowledge of higher education organizational structures and operational procedures
• Understanding of academic support programming and initiatives including study strategies, learning styles, and time management
• Experience working with advising databases/CRMs
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Work Schedule:

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Pay Rate

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits Eligible: YES

Directions for Cover Letter

Please upload your cover letter on the My Experience screen in the resume section.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators

(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance). 

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.