Des Moines, WA11 days ago
Provide general academic advising to current college students within their first 30 credits at the college; Create academic plans with and for students in their 30 credits at Highline, using various advising tools and informed by degree pathway program maps; Teach students to explore academic degree options, identify appropriate courses, navigate college processes, and begin to consider their next steps of career either via direct to workforce program or via transfer to a baccalaureate program; Teach students to access and use student services and other academic resources, both on campus and virtually; Facilitate engaging, effective group advising, transfer and career exploration sessions; Evaluate unofficial high school and college transcripts for course placement and initial degree planning; Maintain student records, documenting and summarizing advising sessions; Communicate and interpret academic policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff; Adhere to institutional, state, and federal policies related to confidentiality, and required reporting; Participate in advising events including new student orientations, workshops, and group advising sessions, career focused workshops and outreach to groups of students in classes and through special events. Assist with the development and maintenance of advising guides, career and transfer information, forms, publications, and webpages ensuring accuracy and clarity; Support departmental operations as needed to include advising students in the general population, reception of students at the front counter, responding to email and phone inquiries; Develop collaborative relationships internally and externally to effectively connect students with current information, services, and resources; Develop relationships with faculty to support faculty advising initiatives and facilitate student advising connections with faculty; Actively participate in professional development opportunities, remaining current on issues and trends in academic advising and college success; Attend staff, department, and divisional meetings; Serve on various campus committees, including screening committees; Participate in campus-wide events or functions.