Academic Advising Counselor

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Centralia College is dedicated to fostering student success, academic excellence, and community support within an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Reporting to the Dean of Student Success and Retention, the Faculty Career Advisor offers comprehensive support services to both Running Start and non-Running Start students, high school counselors, and college faculty and staff. This role involves providing initial and ongoing academic and career advising. The position's contract days will be aligned with student advising needs, including a significant summer commitment. While the primary focus is on advising, there will also be opportunities to teach student success courses as needed.

This will be a full position contracted for 177 days to be distributed between summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.

Career Counseling

• Assessment and evaluation of career development transitions requiring career counseling interventions, which require specific career development training, experience, and academic coursework; and provide academic advising.
• Provides academic advising and career counseling to students which includes student career development assessment and referrals to college and community resources for career advising and support services as needed.
• Provides support and problem-solving services, in addition to use of career inventories and career researching activities, to aid and guide student decision making.
• Collaborates with faculty and other departments to ensure proper referral to career counseling, college and community resources.
• Develops and presents materials used for providing career counseling and advising; organizes student success related projects or activities including training or facilitating workshops.

Academic Counseling

• Serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational and cultural backgrounds; infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery.
• Effectively work with students to identify career goals and select programs and courses intended to meet those goals.
• Assist with Scheduling, tracking, and enhancing college success courses to meet student and institutional guidelines
• Serve on campus committees that support the college's mission.
• Could Chair College 100 committee
• Guide students, primarily Running Start students, through various college processes to be successful.
• Advise students on a quarterly basis and track student progress throughout program completion.
• Serve as a primary intake advisor for the Advising/Counseling Center.

• Master's degree in education, Human Services, Mental Health, Counseling, or closely related field;

AND

• 2 years of relevant work experience in an educational setting.
• Experience with college academic and career advising

• Teaching experience, preferably in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience in student advising and career planning.
• Skills necessary to assess curriculum and/or objective effectiveness.
• Work or educational experience working with diverse, underrepresented, or traditionally marginalized populations.
• Experience in collaborating or working in a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Experience in supporting students in occupational retraining programs through government initiatives like Labor and Industries, Employment Security, and Vocational Rehabilitation. This includes providing academic advising and conducting career exploration research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Higher Education Systems: Understanding of college admission processes, financial aid options, academic programs, and campus resources.
• Understanding of Student Development: Knowledge of theories and practices related to student development, including academic, personal, and career development.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including students, parents, faculty, and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Advising Techniques: Familiarity with advising techniques such as active listening, goal setting, and problem-solving to assist students in achieving their academic and career goals.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess students¿ needs, evaluate their progress, and adjust advising strategies accordingly.
• Cultural Competency: Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, social, and economic diversity among college students, and the ability to provide equitable and inclusive advising services.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfort with using technology for tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining student records, and assessing online resources.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across campus departments to support student success and coordinate resources.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify challenges students may face and develop appropriate solutions or referrals to campus support services.
• Ethical and Legal Compliance: Understanding of ethical principles and legal requirements related to student confidentiality, privacy laws, and professional conduct in advising.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying informed about trends and developments in higher education, advising best practices, and relevant policies and regulations.
• Empathy and Supportive Attitude: Demonstrated empathy and supportive attitude towards students, recognizing and respecting their individual strengths, challenges, and aspirations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk for over 30% of the work day; bend; stoop and twist at the waist frequently; reach from knees to shoulder-level frequently and above shoulder-level occasionally; perform repetitive arm/hand motion constantly; occasional handling and/or grasping; hearing should be within normal limits to be able to communicate with students and staff; and must have clear vision, with or without correction to constantly notice details.

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty appointment with employment expected to begin Fall Quarter 2025, subject to state legislative funding. The State of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for all state employees.

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No.4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

DEADLINE: Priority screening will begin their review on April 21, 2025. Position is open until filled.

Compensation
Placement on the established faculty salary schedule is dependent upon education and teaching experience. The salary range for a 177-day contract is $71,162 - $106,711.

Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

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.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.