Academic Advisor

Role Overview

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Academic Advisor
. The Academic Advisor is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to facilitate equitable student learning and success, deliver excellent service, and accomplish the work of the Student Services division, which includes academic advising and retention services. This role reports directly to the VP of Student Services and serves on the advising team and Student Services division groups.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities, focusing on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment and promoting inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

• Ensuring equitable access to education
• Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes
• Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

• Provide Academic & Career Advising: Map out educational plans, track academic progress from onboarding to completion, and guide career pathway exploration.
• Support & Empower Students: Help students build skills in time management and financial planning, while connecting them to financial aid and campus wellness resources.
• Collaborate & Recruit: Partner with faculty, high schools, and community agencies to facilitate smooth student transitions and assist with recruitment.
• Advance Equity & Inclusion: Use culturally responsive practices to dismantle systemic barriers and support historically marginalized student populations.
• Manage Student Data: Maintain accurate case files and track student progress to inform data-driven retention strategies.

• Student-Facing
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one (1) year of experience guiding and supporting college students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Advising Expertise: Proven background in student retention models, proactive outreach, and structured academic/career counseling.
• Strong Communication: Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, conflict resolution, and public presentation skills.
• Organization & Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong task prioritization and proficiency with database management systems (e.g., Anthology, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Cultural Fluency: A deep understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural identities of community college students.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one (1) year of experience guiding and supporting college students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Bilingual/Bicultural in English/Spanish
  • Direct higher education experience
  • Experience supporting rural, first-generation, or non-traditional learners

• Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.