Job ID: 11789
Location: South Seattle College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits
Position Summary
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than: August 30, 2022
Salary for this position is $64,000.00 Annually (DOE)
Are you passionate about contributing to the success of community college students? Are you passionate about supporting underrepresented students in achieving their academic goals? Have you leveraged technology or refined systems to make student support services more accessible and responsive? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a Student Success Specialist, you will be a key member of a team that delivers quality, accessible academic advising to our diverse student body.
The Student Success Specialist - Entry and Transition Advising is a full-time, exempt position in the Student Services Division of South Seattle College (SSC). The Student Success Specialist reports to the Director of Advising and Running Start and is embedded in The Welcome Center. Delivers academic advising services for new, transitional, and undecided students. This position will aim to support underrepresented students in higher education by focusing on first year student success strategies and program exploration interventions for undecided and transitional students.
Application Procedures:
Attach current Resume Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, pending public health guidance and business needs. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1 , employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.
This is an on-campus, in-person role with some options for occasional remote work.
What you will be working on:
Collaborate with South's Welcome Center to deliver first quarter enrollment advising for incoming students to the college. Be knowledgeable of South's programs and graduation requirements, college policies and procedures. Advise students on course placement, score interpretation, and introductory course pathways. Assist students with course selection and the development of individualized educational plans. Advise students concerning college transfer and professional/technical programs, degree, and transfer requirements. Manage an academic advising caseload of undecided/exploratory students in their first one to two quarters, supporting each student in confirming their academic pathway by the end of their second quarter with a warm hand-off to their Area of Study Advisor. Manage a caseload of students in Transitional Studies programs, facilitating a smooth transition into college coursework, including the graduation process for HS21 students. Represent Advising in interdepartmental work aligned with Transitional Services (ESL, GED, ABE, and High School 21 ). Create and maintain advising resources related to the support of transitional students. Assist in the creation, coordination, and delivery of advising communications and programming aimed at supporting prospective and undecided students of color. Track, report and assess activities, including participation, retention, and completion rates. Develop and implement interventions for undecided students, making appropriate referrals for students need of career counseling and/or program exploration. Collaborate on the research and development of student success educational guides and tools which encourage a strong start and progression through college.
What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated experience with working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, such as racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and diverse physical and learning disabilities. Strong oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with academic advising for college and/or high school students in an education focused setting. Experience in higher education or community-based organizations. Experience and knowledge of college transfer admission, processes and procedures. Experience with Microsoft Office suite. Experience using student and/or customer management database technology. Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, problem-solve and plan for cyclical calendar events and meeting deadlines with being attentive to detail.
Accommodation Statement
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Ability to operate office equipment Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Notice of Non-discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying" .
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:
1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803
(206) 934-3873
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees 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.