Academic Advisor - Tutor Coordinator

Columbia Basin College; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin College is seeking an Academic Advisor – Tutor Coordinator to provide academic advising, coordinate tutoring services, and support college readiness programming for Upward Bound participants.

This grant-funded, full-time position develops individualized educational plans, supervises hourly staff, coordinates student workshops, and collaborates with schools and community partners to advance student access and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in education, counseling, or academic advising.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to Upward Bound students.
• Coordinate tutoring services and train part-time tutors.
• Develop individualized educational plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with schools and community partners to align programming.
• Maintain program records and track participant outcomes.
• Assist with admissions, college readiness, and financial aid guidance.
• Administer workshops and activities related to grant objectives.
• Supervise staff during summer components and events.

Skills

Counseling

Academic advising

Intercultural communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!

CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.

El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.

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Here’s how you will support our mission

The Academic Advisor – Tutor Coordinator provides academic advising, coordinates tutoring services, and supports college readiness programming for Upward Bound participants. This position develops individualized educational plans, supervises and trains part-time tutoring staff, coordinates student workshops and educational activities, and collaborates with schools, community partners. This grant funded position maintains program records, tracks participant outcomes, and supports grant objectives through the implementation of academic support services.

The Academic Advisor - Tutor Coordinator will report to the Director for Upward Bound.

The salary range for this position is $60,501.00 - $66,876.00 annually.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

• Assess students' academic, educational, and career needs; develop and monitor Individual Educational Plans (IEPs); provide individualized academic advising and support to help students achieve their educational goals and overcome barriers to success;
• Recruit eligible participants, monitor program participation, and ensure student engagement in required project activities, including the summer component;
• Guide students through the college preparation and admissions process by providing information and support related to career exploration, college entrance exams, college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and post-secondary planning;
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and special activities related to personality assessments, career planning, college readiness, and other grant-supported objectives for students and hourly staff;
• Coordinate tutoring services by organizing tutoring sessions, training tutors, and collaborating with hourly advisors and instructional technicians to document services and student progress;
• Maintain and utilize program databases to document student participation, services provided, follow-up activities, and program outcomes; track program graduates for up to seven years or through completion of their post-secondary education;
• Collaborate with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and other program staff to implement grant goals and objectives; supervise students and provide on-site program administration during the summer component and other project activities;
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with target schools, college departments, and community agencies to coordinate services, increase student access to educational and community resources, and serve as a liaison with campus support programs;
• Coordinate and supervise college visits, educational travel, and other program events to promote college awareness, student engagement, and successful transition to post-secondary education;
• Participate in professional development activities, including college counseling meetings, regional conferences, and training opportunities, to maintain current knowledge of college admissions requirements, student support services, and best practices; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Experience in education, counseling, or academic advising; and
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Experience advising high school students;
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish;
• Sensitivity in responding to the academic and social needs of low-income, potential first-generation college students, employees and students;
• Knowledge of community support agencies; and
• Experience supervising part-time staff.

Competencies

Administrative Skills:

Promptly respond to requests for service and assistance; keep others in the loop as needed; maintain orderly physical and electronic records; present a professional image to students/public; follow policies and procedures;

Job Knowledge:

Familiar with all the aspects of the job to be done and the environment under which that work is accomplished; a broad understanding of work as it applies both to the job and the organization;

Quality:

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality;

Oral & Written Communication:

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Student Centered:

Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Accountability:

Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities;

Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Reflecting CBC’s mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth; and

CBC Shared Commitments

Demonstrates a willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors; shows alignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuing growth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions, prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable.

Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, overtime-eligible professional staff position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours will vary based on work demands. The employee will be required to work until 7:15 p.m. two evenings per week, flexing their start time to accommodate the later schedule. The employee must be available to work additional evenings and weekends as needed. This position also requires considerable travel for work-related activities.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080.
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: Information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Verify education at thetime of hire.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

This position directly engages in the performance of work on a federal contract or grant which requires compliance with the College's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, as well as reporting requirements, as a condition of employment.

Other Job Elements

The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. Work will be performed within an assigned high school as well as on the CBC campus as scheduled. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Willingness and ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is a requirement.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook, at [e-mail] or [phone].