Bates Technical College Hiring for Career Advisor (non-tenure track) 225/8 at Tacoma, WA Full Time

The Career Advisor is primarily responsible for providing career counseling, educational planning, and other supports aimed at student onboarding and meeting program course requirement during the entire student lifecycle, from entry to completion.

This position is a 225 day, 8 hours contract.

Essential Functions and Other Duties

Entry Advising

Provide support to students navigating the process from admissions to registration for classes.

Assist prospective students in clarifying educational goals and career training options consistent with their aptitudes, basic skill development, career interests, prior education and training, and individual learning styles.

Review test scores, transcripts, prior work, campus placement resources, and other documentation to place students into appropriate math and English courses.

Meet with and advise students concerning all educational program credential requirements, academic course work, college and community resources, and funding options.

Inform students of program entry requirements and enforce such requirements in conjunction with the program faculty

Maintain and monitor waitlists. Contact students on lists regarding program openings and potential start dates.

Facilitate on-campus career training Information Sessions and participate in New Student Orientation.

Student Success Advising

Monitor and track student progress toward completion through the use degree planning software, student tracking software, and other software provided by the college.

Work with instruction and other areas of campus to promote student retention, completion, and success.

Assist students by reviewing transcripts from other institutions and guiding them through the credit transfer process.

Collect student data for use in informing the college of successful strategies in the recruitment, retention, and completion of students.

Communicate with students via email, phone, in-person, and virtual meetings in a timely manner.

Communicate with the Director of Outreach, Advising, and Conduct regarding potential issues related to curriculum, course construction, student entry and retention, and other related areas that impact student success.

Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Utilize and support college-sponsored systems and processes to support enrollment.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.

Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.

Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.

Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc. as assigned by the Dean of Student Services.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field

Three years’ experience in higher education or related field involving counseling individuals.

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Higher Education Leadership, Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Experience working directly with students at a public two-year institution.

Conditions of Employment

Per Washington State guidelines, Bates Technical College is a fully vaccinated campus and will require all staff and students to provide proof of vaccination status or request a medical or religious exemption.

Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee’s suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.

This job requires an everyday on-campus presence to engage in face-to-face interactions with students, staff, and faculty.

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.

Following date of hire, must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.