TRiO Upward Bound Academic Advisor

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 colleges TRiO Upward Bound Department.

Join our dynamic team at Big Bend Community College! We are seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time grant-funded 12-month position with our renowned Upward Bound Program. This federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education empowers first-generation and low-income students to develop the skills needed for college enrollment and success.

Since 1967 Big Bend Community College has proudly hosted TRIO Upward Bound making it the longest-running program of its kind in Washington State. Each year we impact the lives of 115 high school students from Moses Lake High School Othello High School Royal High School and Warden High School.

Be a part of this historic and transformative program and help shape the future of these bright students!

This is a full-time 12-month grant-funded position. This position is dependent upon continued grant funding.

Under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director the Academic Advisor will provide vital academic and personal advising to our participants year-round. Your guidance will be crucial in ensuring their successful completion of high school and their journey toward earning a two or four-year college degree. Help us empower the next generation of leaders and achievers!

BBCCs 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 December 3 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Travel to Othello and Royal High Schools each week during the academic year to provide direct support to students.
• Actively inform target schools communities and potential stakeholders about the exciting services the program offers. Develop strong working relationships with school administrators counselors teachers parents community agencies and BBCC personnel to enhance program success. Create and implement a dynamic plan to identify recruit select and retain eligible students within target schools. .
• Assist students in creating a comprehensive high school and beyond plan including course selection and academic goal setting. Provide participants with career awareness and planning through engaging interest inventories and related assessments. Offer one-on-one assistance to participants and their parents with college admissions financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of student records in both hard copy files and electronic monitor students academic progress attendance and discipline records providing necessary interventions to support success. Assist in the planning delivering and supervising academic year and summer academy services to enhance student learning experiences.
• Regularly monitor students academic progress attendance and discipline records providing necessary interventions to support success. Collaborate with the TRiO team to innovate plan and develop new approaches to services and processes. Plancoordinate and participate in monthly Saturday educational social and enrichment events and/or workshops that promote college access enrichment experiences and life skills.
• Maintain positive leadership ethical/professional conduct and confidentiality of program participant information.
• Assist in selecting training and monitoring TRIO Student Ambassadors.
• Assist in supervising student activities and events including field trips during both academic and summer components.
• Assist with data collection and the completion of the APR (Annual Performance Report) and federal grant application
• Assist in evaluating program services and perparing federal grant reports and applications.
• Help maintain the program webpage and all other social media communication outlets to keep the community informed.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensures compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the colleges values.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN AND ABILITY TO:

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing including the ability to engage in one-on-one and in public forum conversations with students parents and the public.
• Use technology including Excel Word Outlook CANVA and Google Forms to accomplish daily work.
• Work independently and reliably. Some hours outside of regular business hours may be required.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Think critically problem solve prioritize ensure accuracy and utilize sound judgment to make independent decisions in a variety of situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At time of application all candidates must possess the following:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in education psychology social work or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with low-income and/or academically disadvantaged youth.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with individuals from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of car insurance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in education counseling social work or a related field.
• Experience working in TRIO Programs
• Spanish language proficiency
• Bicultural Experience
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to program participants.
• Experience working with high school and/or college students and their parents/families particularly in advising teaching and/or student recruitment.
• Applicants who share a background similar to that of the target population.
• Strong skills in communication-public speaking facilitating and interpersonal skills.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received byDecember 3 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for considerationapplicantsmust meet required qualifications andsubmita complete application packet which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of See Resume may eliminate you from consideration for this position.The college reserves the right to remove documents submitted but not requested by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy diversity statement letters of recommendation student evaluations performance evaluations etc.

BBCCreserves the right to not fill this position reject all applicants reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified at any time without notice.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake WA 98837; or via email at.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on thepolicies pageof the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at .

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students employees and community. Detailed information regarding campus security crime statistics for the most recent-three year period and other information is available on theCampus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: