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Position Number: 2521865
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director of Advising

Job ID: 10622
Location: North Seattle Col. - Northgate
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Opportunity Description
About Us

We are a district of three distinct collegesNorth Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle Collegeand 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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

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

Position Summary

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 19, 2021 (note: this recruitment has been extended)

Salary range for this position is: $83,000-85,000 annually (depending on experience)

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 (NSC), 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 Dean of Student Success Services and personnel in Admissions/Registration/Credentials, Testing, Entry Services, Financial Aid 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.

Application Procedures:

Attach current Resume
Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Attach an additional document with answers to the below supplemental questions:
- Describe your experience providing department leadership and supervision.
- Describe your experience with change management and provide an example of working with staff to implement change.
- Tell us about your experience working effectively with under-served student populations.
- What challenges do students have in the transition to college processes that might be barriers to their retention and completion? What ideas or models do you suggest that would support successful student transition to college processes?

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

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, 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.
Administer and oversee enforcement of Student Progress policy for students on academic alert, probation, and suspension.
Collaborate with 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 State Advising & Counseling Council, SCD ctcLink committee and NSCC 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 and classified staff including hiring, training, evaluation, performance reviews, scheduling, etc.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Master's degree 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, innovations and advising technologies.
Proven track record of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), such as organizing EDI activities, advocating for policy changes, community engagement, or self-advocacy.
Proven organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated experience with communicating and working respectfully and effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities; fostering communication and collaboration across departments.
Strong understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
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.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

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 ullying 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.

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