Career & Academic Advisor (E)

Position Overview

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Career & Academic Advisor

SALARY: $53,714.08 - $59,207.56

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Academic Advising, Career and Academic Advisors collaborate across campus to develop and deploy innovative approaches that emphasize student development and self-authorship in the educational experience. These proactive entry and persistence experiences will include teaching students how to select and register for courses, integrating students’ strengths with academic goals, and promoting self-authorship in selecting, following, and completing their program. This position will deliver advising services utilizing dynamic, engaging, and interactive formats. This is a full time exempt position.

The Career and Academic Advisor will work closely with all Student Services departments, including (but not limited to): Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Credentials and Evaluations, Testing and Assessment, Outreach, Career Action Center, Veterans Resource Center, Athletics, Counseling and Resource Center, Services for Students with Disabilities. This role will also work closely with academic and instructional departments, with a strong emphasis on collaborative co-advising with faculty and other program advisors.

This is an exempt position that reports to the Director of Academic Advising.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by May 21, 2025 will receive priority consideration. This position is open until filled.

Please note descriptions below for specific assignment details for the different types of Career and Academic Advisors:

In the Advising Resource Center (ARC) Career and Academic Advisor role, collaborative strategies and responsibilities below will be practiced across all academic areas and with all students. Each advisor in the ARC is also assigned a specialty area of focus with one of our transfer pathway areas. This transfer specialty will involve collaboration with affiliated departments and caseload-based advising of students declared within that pathway.

Responsibilities of the Career and Academic Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• Review student information in Advisor Center to ensure smooth registration process
• Record detailed and accurate student notes, including current/identified data points
• Communicate with students via in-person, email, phone, and virtual modalities.
• Create Academic Plans based on a program of study and in accordance to funding requirements.
• Provide culturally competent holistic advising and referrals to resources across campus.
• Assist students in navigating policies and procedures, inclusive of SAP processes, appeals, petitions, deadlines, and impacts of enrollment changes.
• Conduct unofficial transcript evaluations.
• Interpret official transfer evaluations to determine course planning.
• Review and update placements (when applicable under Advising).
• Guide students in career exploration.
• Help students navigate transfer steps, utilizing knowledge regarding agreements, articulations, and partnerships.
• Participate in cross-campus advising by providing partner advisors relevant, meaningful, and accurate information.
• Collect and share program-relevant information with the advising department.
• Attend division meetings as required by specific liaison or division role.
• Provide and participate in collaborative training and professional development opportunities, inclusive of Advising Academy sessions.
• Contribute to and collaborate on effective recruitment and retention strategies and projects.
• Contribute to accurate note-taking during advising sessions.
• Help determine and collect relevant statistical information.
• Critically assess patterns and student cases.
• Attend and contribute to staff meeting discussions and team strategies.
• Participate in state and campus committees, workgroups, and taskforces as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of relevant educational and work experience.
• One year of experience in academic advising, student programming, or similar student success and retention programs.
• Experience presenting, and/or facilitating workshops and presentations.
• Exhibits an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of student development theories, practices, and Guided Pathways
• Experience with student management systems, or similar database system.

Physical Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting, and onsite/in-person. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station, bend, stoop, walk and generally move around the office to consult with others, work within a busy environment and remain focused on tasks. Inventory management requires some lifting and moving of objects up to 30lbs. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Salary is $53,714.08 - $59,207.56 and is based on the Edmonds College administrative/exempt salary schedule, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, and 24 vacation leave days per year.

Work Schedule

40-hour work week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with an option of remote work 1 day per week. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required, with notice in advance.

FLSA Status

The position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.

Conditions Of Employment

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct.

Application Procedures And Required Documents

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Cover Letter addressing how you meet the stated qualifications for the position
• Current resume.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

About The College

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.

Jeanne Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.