Assistant Director, Academic and Career Advising for Professional and Continuing Education

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.

• Provide academic and career advising to students and alumni through appointments, drop-in services, telephone, email, workshops, and classroom presentations, including guidance on curriculum planning, career exploration, graduate school preparation, job search strategies, and related resources.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, with particular emphasis on certificates, degree-completion pathways, and alternative credit opportunities.
• Conduct academic needs assessments and utilize career development tools, including interest, skills, and personality assessments.
• Serve as an informational resource and academic advisor for degree planning and course-completion tracking as needed for the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program, PLE, and Washington State Employment Security Department programs.
• Collaboratively maintain and update advising resources, including websites, newsletters, and other student communications.
• Develop and deliver advising outreach, coaching communication, and program activities designed to support adult learners, part-time students, and online learners.
• Maintain outreach efforts for students who withdraw or take a leave of absence and assist in addressing barriers to persistence and re-enrollment.

• Collaborate with Academic and Career Advising, PaCE staff, faculty, and campus partners to implement holistic advising strategies that support adult learners from admission through graduation and beyond.
• Partner with the Office of Experiential Learning to connect students with internships, employment opportunities, and other high-impact learning experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty and campus partners to enhance student support and promote awareness of academic and career resources.

• Support program evaluation and assessment activities, including data collection, reporting, annual reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and manage proactive advising processes for new students.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives focused on career and academic advising.
• Monitor student employment, internship, and workforce trends, as well as relevant institutional, state, and federal policies.
• Assist in establishing and achieving student retention and persistence goals through the analysis and application of data.

• Provide training, consultation, and resources to faculty and staff to strengthen career and academic advising practices for adult learners.
• Plan and coordinate advising workshops, events, and programs for PaCE students.
• Support recruitment efforts through participation in open houses, information sessions, and other admissions-related events.
• Represent PaCE and The Evergreen State College at conferences, meetings, and community events as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of academic advising, career development theory, and student success practices, particularly as they relate to diverse student populations.
• Ability to provide effective academic and career advising, including support for career transitions, educational planning, and professional development.
• Understanding of the social, cultural, and economic factors that influence success in higher education for adult learners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate complex policies and procedures to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of career exploration resources, labor market trends, job search strategies, and graduate and professional school pathways.
• Familiarity with employer-sponsored education programs, third-party tuition assistance, and workforce development partnerships.
• Familiarity with alternative methods of earning academic credit, including Prior Learning from Experience, internships, and related experiential learning opportunities.
• Ability to analyze and apply data to planning, assessment, and student support initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to analyze problems, needs, and opportunities, and initiate creative solutions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to display a high degree of diplomacy, professionalism, and conflict management skill.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, web content management systems, databases and related technology tools.
• Ability to work primarily in-person during daytime, early evening, and occasional weekend hours.

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience working effectively with diverse populations in higher education student services, such as academic advising, career services, adult education, multicultural student support, or related areas.

• Experience advising students enrolled in online, professional, continuing, degree-completion, or workforce training programs.
• Experience working with adult, returning, or nontraditional students.
• Experience using data to support student retention, persistence, and program improvement initiatives.

• Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
• Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.