Job ID: 10190
Location: Bothell, WA
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

*Two Part Time Advisor Positions Available*

*Open Continously*

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Application Instructions

In order to submit a complete application and move forward to the Hiring Committee, please attach all of the following to your application packet:

• Cover Letter Not to exceed two (2) pages that explains how your experiences and qualifications demonstrate the minimum, preferred qualifications and characteristics of the job description.
  

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  

• Equity & Inclusion Statement In one (1) page , please describe how you have demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among colleagues and students and share how this experience will inform your work as the Part Time Academic Advisor at Cascadia College.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Student Advising & Support Services, the Part-Time Hourly (PTH) Academic Advisor guides students through appropriate placement based on current skill level, scheduling of courses and specific program requirements through graduation. PTH Academic Advisors are available during the entry process and throughout the student's career at Cascadia College, providing guidance in short-term or long-term educational planning to complete a certificate, degree, or transfer process. The PTH Academic Advisor will assist students in person, via e-mail, phone, and online media.

As a Part-Time Hourly (PTH) Academic Advisor, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

Employee Type: Part-Time Hourly

Salary: $24.95/hour up to 16 hours a week (69 hours per month)

Supervising Position: Assistant Director of Student Advising & Support Services
Cascadia Commitment

Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion . Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran/military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling (425) 352-8880.

Essential Duties

General Transfer Student Advising

• Assist students with course selection, registration and retention
• Assist students with short-term and long-term education planning, major, transfer and career exploration
• Interpret test scores and unofficial transcripts and assign appropriate equivalencies
• Deliver individual and/or group advising in person, by telephone, e-mail or video conference settings
• Apply transformational advising methods to promote student success
• Connect student to campus and off-campus resources
• Design and deliver materials (e.g. handouts, webpages, etc.) and presentations related advising department goals
• Other duties as assigned
  

Student Success Services

• Research course equivalencies
• Participate in new student orientation sessions
• Interpret college and enrollment policies
• Respond to student e-mail and instant messages
• Assist with academic probation and readmission processes
  

Committees/Meetings

• Participate in advising-related committees, meetings and training sessions as requested
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• One year experience working in a student services at a postsecondary institution
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field
• One (1) year of experience of academic advising in a community college setting
• Experience using technology in the delivery of student development and advising services
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment
  

Terms of Employment

Part Time Hourly (PTH) employees are exempt from civil service rules and regulations. These employees work for the college on an as-needed basis and are paid an hourly wage for work performed in specific assignments. These positions are typically not eligible for benefits. This is a part-time, temporary position scheduled to work up to 16 hours a week not to exceed 69 hours per month.

Cascadia College maintains a drug free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Cascadia College employees must be able to successfully work in and promote a professional and educational environment that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion .

Physical Work Enviroment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationery position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work is performed at the Cascadia College campus and in a variety of local settings.

Position in this class typically require: operating a computer, communicating, observing and repetitive motions. Exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The College is currently in predominantly hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Employees will need to provide their own remote work space and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When the College returns to on-campus operations, this position will perform work in a standard office and lab setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at jobs@cascadia.edu if you need information about medical or religious accommodation.

In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at www.uwb.edu/safety.