Academic Advisor, Cultural Learning Communities

Waterland Blog; El Segundo (CA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highline College in Washington is seeking an Academic Advisor for Cultural Learning Communities to provide culturally responsive advising, educational planning, and student success coaching for Black and African Diaspora students. You will help with pathways, degree plans, and college navigation while promoting belonging.

In a hybrid work environment, you will collaborate with faculty and campus partners, coordinate workshops, track outcomes, and support equity initiatives to improve retention,

Formación

• Knowledge of academic advising and student development.
• Experience with Guided Pathways and transfer planning.
• Familiarity with financial aid, advising records, and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and diverse student populations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally responsive academic advising and educational planning.
• Create and maintain individualized academic plans and assist with course selection.
• Support degree completion, transfer and career exploration through coaching.
• Coordinate advising workshops, orientations, and outreach.
• Maintain advising records and collaborate with campus partners.
• Participate in committees and equity initiatives.

Conocimientos

Academic advising

Guided Pathways

Transfer planning

Career exploration

Culturally responsive practice

Student success strategies

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Herramientas

PeopleSoft (ctcLink)

Descripción del empleo

This posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by November 8, 2026.

The Academic Advisor for Cultural Learning Communities provides culturally responsive academic advising, educational planning, student success coaching, and college navigation support for students who identify as Black, African, African American, and members of the African Diaspora. Grounded in Highline College's Guided Pathways framework, this position functions primarily as a student success advisor, helping students explore academic and career pathways, develop educational plans, access resources, and achieve retention, transfer, and completion goals while fostering belonging and community.

Hybrid office environment with in-person and virtual collaboration. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

This position is an exempt, at-will, full-time position.

Reporting to the Director of Cultural Learning Communities, this position will be responsible for:

Academic Advising and Student Success Support (70%)

• Provide culturally responsive academic advising and educational planning;
• Create and maintain individualized academic plans;
• Support course selection, degree completion, transfer, and career exploration;
• Conduct proactive outreach and intervention;
• Facilitate advising appointments, workshops, and orientations;
• Maintain advising records and documentation;
• Collaborate with faculty and advising partners.

Student Navigation and Care Coordination (15%)

• Connect students to financial aid, benefits, tutoring, counseling, and other supports;
• Provide case management and success coaching;
• Assist students with FAFSA/WASFA and scholarship navigation;
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up support.

Black Student Success Programming and Community Engagement (10%)

• Facilitate workshops and engagement opportunities focused on academic success and leadership;
• Support culturally affirming activities that promote belonging and Black student success;
• Collaborate with Umoja, Cultural Learning Communities, and campus partners;
• Support mentoring, peer connection, and cohort-building opportunities.

Administrative and Collaborative Responsibilities (5%)

• Maintain reports and assessment data;
• Participate in committees, meetings, and professional development;
• Support development of advising resources and student success materials;
• Participate in special projects, campus events, equity initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of academic advising, student development, Guided Pathways, transfer planning, career exploration, culturally responsive practice, and student success strategies;
• Ability to build relationships, facilitate workshops, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• National Criminal Background Check may be required;
• Comply with all college policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Ethnic Studies, or related field;

OR

• Equivalent education/experience; AND
• Three years of experience in advising, student services, college access, case management, or related work supporting diverse student populations.

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienceincareercounseling,oruniversitytransferadmission/recruitment Experience working with undocumented students;
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking;
• ExtensiveunderstandingofBlack/Africanstudentassetsandfundsofknowledge,supporting cultural and community programming that enhance students' sense of belonging;
• ExperienceworkingorvolunteeringwithBlack/African/Africancommunities Experience working in higher education;
• Post-baccalaureateeducationorMaster’sDegree;
• Experienceservingadiversepopulationinamulticulturalenvironment Experience navigating higher education;
• Training or experience in navigation, case management or financial coaching Experience with PeopleSoft (ctcLink).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standard office environment with ability to use computers, attend meetings, communicate effectively, and produce written reports.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at [phone]. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.