Assistant Director, Student Success & Advising

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 74,473 - 82,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA invites applications for the Assistant Director for Advising, Retention & Completion. The role strengthens college-wide advising and Guided Pathways initiatives, supervises staff, and partners with campus leaders to improve student success.

The position reports to the Director and requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years advising experience; CBC emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion and offers competitive benefits and a standard schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advising, counseling, education, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in advising.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting department leader in the Director’s absence and oversee operations.
• Collaborate on strategic planning, Guided Pathways, and student success initiatives.
• Supervise staff, manage front desk operations, and coordinate advising onboarding.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and professional development for advising staff.
• Monitor department budget and resources; assist in financial processes.
• Use advising data to track progress, identify at-risk students, and improve outcomes.
• Work with Enrollment Services and other departments to ensure seamless student pathways.
• Participate in college-wide committees and advising-focused initiatives.
• Provide advising services as needed, including outreach to undecided students.
• Commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion in advising practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Diversity & inclusion

Advising experience

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in advising, counseling, education, or related field

Job description

Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA invites applications for the Assistant Director for Advising, Retention & Completion. The role strengthens college-wide advising and Guided Pathways initiatives, supervises staff, and partners with campus leaders to improve student success.

The position reports to the Director and requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years advising experience; CBC emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion and offers competitive benefits and a standard schedule.