Salary: $56,069.00 - $58,312.00 Annually
Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00016044
Division: Student Services
Department: Advising(303)
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Our Opportunity
*This position is open until filled*
(SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Educational & Career Planner- International and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs.
The Educational and Career Planner has an official reporting line to the Director of Advising Career and Transfer Services, and will work in coordination with the Associate Dean of International Student Services and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The position is responsible for assisting enrolled and prospective students in developing meaningful educational goals and providing educational planning, career and transfer assistance. This position will specifically advise prospective and enrolled international students as well as students in SPSCC's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Center programs.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isn't enough? We also offer:
- A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
- Fine dining in the , offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
- The serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
- A brand new
- FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
- FREE on our campuses - permits are not required
- On-campus
- Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
- Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
- SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different on campus
- Lots of activities with our , which are FREE for staff and faculty
- Many community events in the
- that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
- Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
- The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
What You'll Do
Manage a caseload of students in assisting them with specific tasks described below:
- Working with diverse student populations, assist with clarifying educational, career, and life goals through career exploration, identifying programs of study and recommending academic and personal support services.
- Advise students of requirements for transfer and professional/technical programs, certificates, special programs and other degrees.
- Assist students with the development of individualized degree plans and appropriate course and resources needed to achieve these goals after evaluating a student's academic history and placement.
- Provide supportive and customized intervention services and outreach to students and appropriate referrals to college resources or community agencies for personal counseling or related issues.
- Monitor individual student academic performance and consult with faculty and other administrative departments to ensure student success.
- Works with students on academic probation and suspension to develop an improvement plan; monitors progress and identify specific areas for tutoring assistance.
- Develop and deliver workshops and seminars on student success strategies in collaboration with other departments.
- Interpret placement test scores and review college/high school transcripts to determine English and math course placements when appropriate.
- Maintain transfer information and advising resources.
- Articulate college policies and procedures.
- Conduct student orientation and advising sessions.
- Functions as liaison with transfer institution's international admissions and multicultural outreach and recruitment offices; refers students to appropriate college, and university contacts to assist with the transfer process.
- Assist in the development of advising, career and transfer materials, including online services and processes that facilitate an efficient and effective advising system.
- Assist with planning and participate in advising, career and transfer events, such as; Pathways Day, Campus Career fairs, Annual Career Day, Job Fairs, Veterans Career Day, Health-Care Career Day, Transfer fairs, etc.
- Work with various college departments and other institutions to maintain accurate and current curriculum information and interpret their policies as well as degree and transfer requirements.
- Assist in maintaining educational planning materials for college degrees and programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training materials, presentations and workshops.
- Identify trends and best practices in advising through literature review and research.
- Serve on college committees as assigned.
International Student Services (ISS):
- In collaboration with ISS staff advise students with immigration petitions and applications to include processing for new F-1 visas, work permission, reinstatement, and reduced course load authorizations, change of status, medical leave and economic hardship employment authorization.
- In collaboration with ISS coordinate the International Peer Mentor program by providing training, and support to peer mentors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of International Student Services.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEIC):
- Attend IGNITE staff meetings and assist the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as needed with related program planning and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Qualifications You Possess
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Advising, Counseling, Education or related area from an accredited college or university.
- Experience working with individuals in a one-on-one setting.
- Ability to provide comprehensive and creative educational planning, degree/career exploration and advising services.
- Experience developing and/or conducting presentations and group advising sessions.
- Experience working with and supporting the needs of diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to, understanding of, and competency working with the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students.
- Extensive application using the Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using database technology to track student interaction and services.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle a large caseload of students.
- Ability to maintain policy and programmatic integrity while communicating in a manner respectful of cultural and college realities.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
- Experience interpreting placement test scores and articulating college policies and procedures.
To Apply
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
- Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
- Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.
Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to neaton2@spscc.eduwith the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, , Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.
SPSCC OFFERS:
A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and optional deferred compensation programs. The position is eligible to participate in the (SBRP) and (DRS). Employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs. For health benefit information go to
COMPENSATION
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package, with an employee benefits package worth about 30% of your salary.
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
Annual leave includes 24 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave
For more benefits information please visit our website.
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What experience do you have in leading, serving, advocating, collaborating, and/or representing specific underrepresented marginalized communities?
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How do you show empathy when working with others, especially those who are from another culture, might have a different perspective than you or complain about your services?
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