Part-time Student Advisor 2

Part-time Student Advisor 2

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

This part-time Student Advisor 2 (Outreach, Retention, & Transition Specialist) position will serve as a resource for students needing support to complete credit program level writing and math courses upon transition from high school or adult education programs by evaluating individual student needs and promoting relevant college programs and services, and providing referrals and information regarding classes, programs, career pathways, workforce training and other on and off campus resources through the use of class presentations, workshops and individual advising. This position will also play a key role in transitioning students from non-credit to appropriate credit-level certificate and degree programs.

Essential Functions: Engage students and prospective students in order to: Advise on educational goals, career and workforce goals, and program options while transitioning from high school or ABSE/GED/ESL/College Preparation programming to credit level certificate and degree programs. Assist to develop Student Support plans, and provide appropriate support, engagement, and referral services for success. Monitor and adjust plans as needed. Provide information about the STAR and other college programs, workforce services, certificate and degree opportunities, and completion requirements. Provide general information regarding college policies and procedures, and resources available. Interpret required entrance test scores and advise suitable coursework to facilitate academic success and enhance students' educational experiences. Provide and/or refer to campus or community resources that will facilitate students' ability to progress satisfactorily in school. Follow-up with student referrals to ensure intervention effectiveness. Plan and present workshops on student success strategies, goal-setting, and transitioning to credit. Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations for the purpose of referral and recruitment. Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of new and continuing STAR students. Use online student management tools to track student activities and progress. Accurately track and maintain data for grant reporting and submit reports in a timely manner. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Work collaboratively with advisors across the campus to facilitate the transition of students between programs and enhance overall student experience. Provide academic case management and develop college plans for STAR participants. Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion Supervision Statement: Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement: Reports to and works under the general supervision of a Division Dean, Student Advisor, Program Coordinator and/or other supervisor. Work is performed with considerable independence using judgment concerning applicability and interpretation of laws and regulations. Work is reviewed for the accuracy of advice provided to participants. This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities, train and monitor work of office support staff, student assistants and volunteers

Physical Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Special program rules, regulations, guidelines and pertinent statutes. Automated systems related to area of specialization. Campus and community resources. College academic programs and Oregon transfer programs. Group dynamics, learning styles, student self-assessment and enhancing long-term potential for success. Testing theory and procedures; skill in negotiating. Ability to: Use active listening techniques to solve students' problems. Apply the knowledge of programs to students' situations and to provide students with accurate advice and appropriate referral. Interpret test scores with appropriate use of norming data. Discuss and interpret item analysis data on tests, as required by the position. Read, understand and interpret four-year program requirements. Communicate information and work effectively with students of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Contact community service agencies and establish networks. Facilitate groups for training and special program orientation. Teach goal setting and strength identification. Gather and organize information. Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.