Job Details

The Student Success Specialist / Advisor position assists the Director of Advising and is responsible for providing enrollment and retention assistance to students attending North Seattle College. This position provides direct advising services to all students and specializes in the development and coordination of programming for students in specific career training programs and manages the 30-credit completion check process for the Advising office. This position will be expected to work occasionally in the evening as program needs demand.

*This position is open until filled with a first review date of August 23, 2019

Seattle Colleges are committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Washington and is subject to union shop provisions.

This position supports students with the development of their individualized educational, career, and life goals. They assist students with course selection and advise prospective, new, and current students concerning college admission requirements, assessment/placement options, and degree requirements for college transfer and career training programs. They assist with understanding the transfer process and assesses student progress toward degree or certificate requirements. They make appropriate referrals for students in need of academic or personal counseling. This position will regularly collaborate with faculty, staff, and the campus community on program mapping as related to Seattle Pathways as well as provide leadership for advising activities, services, programs, and resources to specifically support students in career training programs. In addition, this position will manage the 30-credit completion check process for the Advising office.

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.
• Two years' experience with student services in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while being attentive to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and with diverse physical and learning disabilities.
• Proven highly motivated, self-starter, flexible; ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Master's degree or equivalent in education, student development, psychology, human relations, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with student database systems.
• Knowledge of student development theories and practices.
• Experience in a community college setting.
• Previous experience supporting students in career training programs.
• Previous experience managing retention-related programming.