Advisor, High School Programs

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington.

LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty.

We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students.

We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

LWTech’s High School Programs is searching for a highly competent, equity-minded, and collaborative individual to join our team as a High School Programs Advisor.

The Advisor provides academic advising, case management, and educational and career planning for a diverse population of prospective and enrolled students.

The High School Programs Advisor works collaboratively with other members of the team, college staff, and faculty to support student success and attainment of a high school diploma and / or postsecondary credential.

This position is responsible for supporting all high school programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. This is an exempt, over-time eligible position that reports to the Dean of High School Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Academic Advising and Registration

Provide direct, comprehensive academic advising to assigned caseload of students in the areas of academic advising, social / emotional support, career guidance, and completion through in-person, virtual, and written formats.

Advising and support are inclusive of, but not limited, to the following :

• Evaluate high school and college transcripts
• Evaluate college placement
• Understand and clearly explain high school graduation, college degree, and professional certificate requirements
• Create academic plans for all college programs
• Process registration requests in high school and college classes
• Assist with transfer & career planning
• Make timely and relevant referrals to internal and external resources, including other high school completion programs such as HS+ and Grad Alliance
• Complete student intake and exit processes; conduct interviews as needed
• Support general advising drop-in hours by providing general academic advising assistance to high school students in all LWTech programs.

Wrap Around Student Support

• Collaborate with High School Programs faculty and staff to monitor and manage student’s academic progress, attendance, behavior, and completion of programs.
• Facilitate navigation of college systems and resources including referring students to resources
• Serve as a student advocate within the college community
• Notify parents / guardians and students promptly of any concerns
• Communicate regularly with students; send updates as needed

Program Support

Support operation of High School Programs and LWTech, ensuring efficacy, growth, equity, record-keeping in adherence to policies and state law.

Key responsibilities include :

• Maintain working knowledge of high school graduation and dropout reengagement requirements; attend workshops, conferences, and networking events for the Open Doors program.
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the college, Lake Washington Technical Academy, and applicable governing agencies.
• Assist High School Programs Dean / Principal to develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures that relate to student persistence and completion, enrollment, student well-being, student crisis management, accreditation, high school graduation
• Collaborate with faculty and deans through regular communication about program changes, details, student progression, and issues about program sequence, program changes, and student experience.
• Advise and inform college staff about high school services and policies; identify potential problem areas and make recommendations
• Prepare reports, including attendance, for internal and external sources.
• Represent the college at professional and community organizations; participate in professional conferences and in-services.
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality required; some evening and weekend shifts may be required as needed.

Other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to demonstrate ability to meet the following expectations (generally, competitive candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two or more years of advising or related experience in higher education) :
• Evaluate and interpret transcripts for high school and college level academics
• Effectively work with individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, educational backgrounds, and abilities
• Apply student development theory, trauma-informed care through high school and college advising
• Use technology to improve services to students
• Superior ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently
• Confident and professional written and verbal communication abilities and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Being multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese and Chinese is preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Compensation & Work Schedule :

Salary is $4,863 per month. Working hours are typically 7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Remote / Teleworking is available 1-2 days per week.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan;

sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment.

Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit : lwtech.

edu / about / human-resources / benefits /

Required Online Application Materials

• Online Application
• Current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

Conditions of Employment

• Official transcripts / certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background / reference checks

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping;

and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants :

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility Verification

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

EEO Statement

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities.

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