Career Advisor 3

JOB SUMMARY

Assists prospective/enrolled students in the development of meaningful educational and career goals by providing developmental educational planning, career assessment, advising in education/career and labor market information. This person will be responsible for maintaining liaisons with community, business leaders, and college and universities. This position will be managing programs and services to support prospective and enrolled students, and, coaching students through Adult and Higher Education.  This person will be required to meet with students; developing and monitoring program data and reports.  This person is responsible for helping to develop programs that support student entry, transition, retention and graduation for current and prospective students.  Communicating clearly and effectively with Scholarship Team, Muckleshoot Tribal College Team, and, Executive Director of Adult & Higher Education.  Completing directives as assigned by Scholarship & Higher Education Team members. This candidate will be required to supervise staff, as needed.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADVISING

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

TEAMWORK

DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in college student personnel, educational administration, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of academic advising experience minimum.

Preferred:

• Experience working within a Tribal community.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Skilled in:

• Motivating, developing, and effectively interacting with a diverse group of people.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Using logic and reasoning; problem-solving.
• Making presentations before groups.
• Planning and managing projects.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Using standard office equipment and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Professional experience in educational/career planning; providing service to college students in the college environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities offered by community colleges.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Knowledge of: 

• Current educational practices in educational advising.
• Assessments commonly used for academic skill determination and career interest.
• Academic programs and admissions processes for acceptance to higher education institutions.
• Marketing techniques and principles.
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• English language including composition and grammar.
• Methods of teaching and instruction for youth.
• Human behavior and performance.
• Learning and motivation.
• Native American culture and history.

Ability to: 

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas, both written and verbal.
• Comprehend information, both written and verbal.
• Form culturally competent, non-judgmental, supportive and empowering relationships with culturally diverse individuals.
• Gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings and recommendations.
• Use independent judgment; work independently.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team and in a professional manner.
• Organize activities and coordinate groups of people.
• Demonstrate self-starter.
• High level of initiative.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, balance, bend at the waist, crouch, kneel, twist, use foot controls, and operate a motor vehicle.  The employee must lift, carry and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses or Certifications Required