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The Evergreen State College Academic and Career Advisor in Olympia, Washington
Position Information Position Title Academic and Career Advisor Working Title Location Olympia EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505. Union Represented Yes Overtime Eligible Yes Monthly FTE 1.0 Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $4,447.00 Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $4,447.00 Cyclic Position No Cyclic Details n/a Project Position No End Date n/a Special Note This is a full-time, overtime eligible position in Academic and Career Advising on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College. This position is exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules. Position Purpose This position reports to the Director of Academic and Career Advising and helps students understand Evergreen's curriculum, develop an academic plan, and choose programs and courses to explore interests and attain their goals. The incumbent supports students in Olympia and Tacoma in developing skills for college success, makes referrals to college resources and support services as necessary, assists students in exploring and preparing for careers or post-baccalaureate education, supports engagement in experiential and service learning opportunities including internships, and assists students in understanding Evergreen policies and procedures. This position also has responsibility for coordination of events and programs that support the advising process and presentation of advising-related workshops as needed. Nature and Scope Essential Functions Utilize formal core career competencies, informal assessment tools, and other relevant resources to aid in students' self-assessment and career exploration. Create and facilitate innovative programs and events for students and alumni career education and development. Provide leadership in career development initiatives, such as career leadership programs, internships, outreach initiatives, activities, and offerings in collaboration with campus and employer communities that enhance student career and professional development outcomes. Provide assistance and training for students using the career assessment system Washington Occupational Information System (WOIS); utilize WOIS to generate reports and train staff to use the system. Assist students in navigating the online recruiting platform Handshake and run reports, train faculty and staff, look up information, and lead workshops on using the system. Provide academic and career advising to students and alumni at the Olympia and Tacoma campuses individually, by appointment, drop-in, telephone, email, and in group/workshop settings, including general advising on the undergraduate curriculum and how it relates to career or graduate school pathways; provide advising on job search preparation and resources available for career or graduate school exploration and preparation. Develop and maintain comprehensive and current understanding of all academic offerings. Provide graduate and professional school advising, including pre-med, law, business, and allied health. Articulate the career value of a liberal arts education and the benefits of the unique integrative, multi-disciplinary educational approach of The Evergreen State C