Job Information
Big Bend Community College Academic Advisor in Moses Lake, Washington
Position Summary
Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the college's Student Services Department.
The Academic Advisor plays a pivotal role in igniting a passion for learning and personal growth in students. The responsibilities of this position revolve around providing comprehensive, student-centered, personalized guidance and holistic support that empowers students to realize their full potential and become lifelong learners and leaders in their communities.
BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.
Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.
Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success
Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
*Embrace our Workplace Norms *
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All
If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.
[This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 20, 2024]{.underline}. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
Essential Job Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Primary essential responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:
Identify and apply research-driven advising practices to optimize student learning, development, and success.
Foster an inclusive and equitable advising environment to meet the diverse needs of our student population.
Guide students in developing their educational plans, including understanding certificate and/or degree requirements, prerequisites, and future academic steps, helping students navigate clear, structured academic and career pathways to ensure timely completion of their educational and career goals.
Identify relevant campus resources and refer students to appropriate services to support their academic and personal needs.
Maintain a consistent pattern of contact through multiples channels of communication to encourage a trusting relationship.
Conduct follow-up with students identified through early alert systems.
Foster collaboration and partnerships with academic departments, student services offices, and student organizations to enhance support services, develop a culture of inclusivity and belonging, and promote student persistence, retention and success.
Conduct individual advising sessions to assist students with course selection, acade