Academic Advisor - Tutor Coordinator

Columbia Basin College • Wa 99301, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience supervising part-time staff

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical/dental insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• paid leave
• retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level