Running Start Advisor

At a Glance!The Running Start Advisor is responsible for assisting students in becoming Running Start students by developing meaningful career goals through academic planning assistance coordinating high school outreach functions and marketing and promoting college programs related to the Running Start Program. This position will serve as the liaison between area high schools and the College. The successful candidate must be organized flexible a self-starter and be willing to work as a team member within a collaborative student-first environment. This role requires the ability to manage high-volume enrollment processing while maintaining accuracy and delivering individualized or group advising support. Availability to work in a flexible work environment which includes late evenings and an occasional weekend especially during peak enrollment periods.

About the Team!The Running Start team is part of the Student Services Division and works collaboratively to effectively advise students and coordinate with high school partners. The staff work closely to ensure students are on track to meet their educational and career goals and provide an engaging and supportive learning experience. This position plays a key role in the colleges diversity equity and inclusion work by supporting a diverse group of dual credit high school students many of whom are first-generation college students as well as from low-income households.

The Running Start Education Planner is 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some flexibility for evening hours is needed during peak registration times. This position is primarily on campus but there may be some opportunity for remote work depending on department need. This position is exempt under the FLSA and eligible for overtime and reports to the Running Start Director.

• Assist students in the educational planning process of understanding the college culture expectations degree requirements and quarterly schedule development

• Make timely and informed decisions for Running Start students using independent judgment and critical thinking within the program and state guidelines

• Maintain working knowledge of college admissions requirements financial aid policies and academic and professional/technical requirements

• Advise students of degree requirements for professional/technical and transfer programs

  • Evaluating and determining the transfer of credit and researching course descriptions to determine transferability in an unofficial capacity

  • Understand requirements and successfully advise for multiple degree and certificate programs

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students faculty staff and community partners including local high school districts.

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with students that support student needs high school degree completion and progress towards college degree completion

  • Communicate proactively with students families high school partners and campus partners to provide timely accurate information to reduce potential barriers to students enrollment and academic success

  • Provide high school outreach efforts that may include high school visits and presentations student/parent information nights and Running Start informational/ Orientation nights in both small and large group settings

  • Serve as a liaison between area high schools and the College for the Running Start Program

• Monitor the academic progress and performance of a caseload of Running Start students

  • Ensure timely follow-up resolution and documentation of early alerts students concerns and enrollment

  • Proactively connecting with students throughout the quarterProviding developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies for students under Academic Concern or Notice throughout the quarter

  • Conducting individual and group new student advising appointments

  • Processing all enrollments and scheduling changes (add/drops) for Running Start students.

  • Leveraging LCCs current advising technology tools and practices to consistently and accurately maintain timely documentation of all student interactions notes case outcomes educational planning and appointment summaries

• Assist in maintaining Google Sheet tracking and other Google Workspace (G-Suite) for reporting needs

• Develop maintain and update informational brochures handouts and social media content for Facebook Instagram and Twitter.

• Manage responsibilities in a flexible and fast paced work environment which includes evenings especially during peak enrollment periods.

• Actively participate in learning from professional development education and professional activities and conferences to build knowledge and learn new resources.

• May participate in special projects committees and workgroups on campus

• Access review and maintain student records while understanding and apply the institutions interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty parents and students

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience working with student populations
• Strong technology background with ability to work with complex systems in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with high degree of motivation energy flexibility and willingness to innovate
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Sound organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Service-oriented approach and positive can-do attitude with a student first mentality
• Demonstrate cultural competence including awareness and understanding of historically underrepresented populations and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity diversity and inclusion

• Experience in higher education
• Masters degree in student development or similar area of study
• Bilingual or fluency in other languages
• Experience working in dual credit programs (CiHS CTE AP) TRiO or secondary-to-postsecondary transition programs

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest(cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References- please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor

• Unofficial transcripts(if applicable)

Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

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• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct

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 professional association or is 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 or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

• Prior to a new hire 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 in the position.

• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.