Associate College Advisor

The Bear Creek School•Redmond, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school. The Associate College Advisor will expand the scope of the advising department, adding increased personalization to the current program. In this role the Associate College Advisor will envision, lead, and execute new initiatives related to academic advising and the college application process. The Associate College Advisor will also work closely with the Dean of College and Academic Advising, partnering to enhance the student experience. The job also includes supporting the advising department by completing a variety of administrative tasks. The Bear Creek School is a vibrant, mission-driven community of faculty and staff who partner together to nurture students in learning, growth, and service within an inclusive and caring environment. Grounded in a Christian classical education, Bear Creek is committed to forming students in wisdom, character, and purpose so that each may become the individual God intends. As an Associate College Advisor, you will join the student support team in furthering this mission by walking alongside students and families, offering thoughtful guidance and practical support throughout the college preparation process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
1-3 years of experience in an administrative, student-support, or coordination role required
Highly organized and attention to detail.
Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Demonstrate commitment to personal growth and leadership development.
Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others.
Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.
Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks.
Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook and ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed.
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or training in education, advising communications, or a related field preferred
Prior experience in an independent school, college counseling office, or admissions setting preferred
Prior experience using Naviance preferred

Responsibilities

Design and maintain online resources for families, including curated lists of summer programs, internships, and job opportunities.
Develop and maintain curated lists of colleges categorized by midrange, safety, and reach across various programs and interest areas.
Build and maintain a college profile library for student and parent education.
Proactively learn emerging technologies and integrate new tools to improve workflow efficiency and student support.
Contribute to the review of student essays for college and summer program applications (grades 9–11).
Monitor students’ college application lists and flag imbalances in reach/match/safety distribution.
Maintain accurate and up to date student and parent information in Naviance, including GPA, test scores, and college lists.
Facilitate strong connections with college representatives and promote Bear Creek distinctives at the university level by: participating in regional and national conferences and message boards, including NACAC, PNACAC, NAIS, college fairs, etc.
Attend counselor fly-in programs throughout the year to build relationships with targeted institutions.
Greet approximately 100 college representatives each fall, sharing Bear Creek’s academic profile and building ongoing relationships.
Help manage appropriate accounts for Bear Creek including: NCAA UC System NAIA Slate Naviance
Manage and maintain student learning plan procedures.
Answer occasional questions about the college process, timelines, course preferencing, and summer opportunities in the fall of grade 11.
Support departmental administrative tasks, including Bookings management, event request forms, and spreadsheet updates.
Assist with evening and weekend advising events throughout the year.
Proctor standardized tests.