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Green River Community College is located on a 168-acre wooded site near Auburn, Washington, about 30 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma. The college opened in 1965 and enrolls over 9,000 students, includes 11 instructional divisions and 50 vocational programs, and employs over 1000 full and part-time staff. Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.

Educational Planner - Career and Advising
Educational Planner - Welcome Center
(2 positions available)
($46,911)

Reports to: Director of Career & Advising Services	Department: Career & Advising Center
Position Type: Exempt
Opens: Friday, May 16, 2008	Closes: Recruitment review date extended to 07/23/08. Current applicants will be considered for both positions. Open until filled.
POSITION PURPOSE: This position announcement has been revised to include an Educational Planner for the new GRCC Welcome Center. All current applicants will be reviewed for both positions. As part of the Career and Advising Center team and reporting to the Director of Career and Advising Services, the Educational Planner's primary function is to assist enrolled and prospective students in the development of meaningful educational goals by providing developmental educational planning assistance. In addition, this position will be responsible for developing and managing programs and services to support enrolled and prospective students. This position requires familiarity with transfer programs and the Washington State Direct Transfer Agreement, professional and technical programs, and developmental education. This position will also need to possess an awareness of Basic Skills (Adult Basic Education, English Speakers of Other Languages, High School Completion, etc) programs and be able to provide transitional advising for students in these programs. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Advising Assist students in linking career and life goals to educational programs and services. Provide transitional advising and developmental advising for new and prospective students in basic skills, developmental education, academic transfer, and professional - technical options; clarify degree and transfer requirements; interpret assessment scores; articulate college policies and procedures; and assist in course selection and the development of individualized educational plans. Serve as a resource and advocate for students and assist students in becoming self-directed in the educational planning process. Program Development Identify, develop, implement, and oversee new programs and services as the needs of our students and community change. Identify trends and best practices through literature review, research, campus visitations, and professional development opportunities. Communication and Collaboration In collaboration with faculty and staff, develop and conduct workshops, seminars and presentations to support the needs of a diverse student population. Assist in promotion and evaluation of educational planning services and resources. Understand campus and community resources and serve as referral agent for students needing academic and personal assistance. Assist in development of publications and resources. Serve on campus committees as appropriate. Teamwork Support the mission and goals of the department and the institution. Coach, mentor, and train part-time staff as necessary. Approach conflict-resolution in an open, fair and professional manner. Departmental Functions Assist in the coordination of advisor training programs and academic standards processes and advisor assignment functions. Seek student feedback through participation in individual and departmental evaluation processes. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree. A combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered. Experience in educational/career planning, with an emphasis on providing transition services for individuals enrolled in Basic Skills (Adult Basic Education, English Speakers of Other Languages, High School Completion, etc). Experience in working with under-represented populations and demonstrated commitment to enhancing their academic success. Working knowledge of MS Office, the Internet, and/or electronic databases Demonstrated record of working collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: A clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities, services, and resources available through the community college system. Awareness of the complex and diverse needs of students attending community colleges and a working knowledge of student development theory. The desired candidate will also demonstrate: The ability to contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation Ethics, integrity, confidentiality and sound professional judgment The ability to effectively convey ideas and information verbally and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader Effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Cooperative and strategic work ethic with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff in a team effort TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full time exempt position with an annual salary of $46,911. Position includes an excellent state benefits package (health and dental plans, participation in TIAA-CREF Retirement Plan, 24 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays per year, and 12 sick days per year, pro-rated based on percent of full time). Other fringe benefits include tuition exemption, convenient daycare, and on-campus fitness center and the ability to participate in voluntary deferred compensation programs, Guaranteed Tuition Program and a flexible spending account (FSA) program . Occasional work occurs during the evenings and on weekends. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An application packet may be requested by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (253) 833-9111, extension 3320, email, hr@greenriver.edu, or www.greenriver.edu/hr. To receive full consideration, completed application materials must be submitted to GRCC Human Resources. Completed applications must consist of: Green River Community College Application [Link to document in MS Word or PDF] Cover letter addressing major responsibilities (not to exceed two pages) Resume A writing sample addressing the following question: “Provide an overview of three key advising practices that best support entering student persistence and three key advising practices that best support transition of students from Basic Skills (ABE/ESOL/GED) to professional technical and transfer programs”. Please use 12-point font, 1.5 spacing between lines, and limit the response to 2 pages. Demographic Data Form [Your voluntary cooperation is appreciated.] Please submit all application materials on plain white bond paper (no cardstock or colored paper). Please do not staple materials and please do not submit materials other than those listed above. Other unsolicited materials will not be shared with the selection committee and will not be returned to the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who fax or e-mail materials must then forward original signed materials. The completed application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned. Mail application materials to: Office of Human Resources Green River Community College 12401 - S.E. 320th St. Auburn, WA 98092-3699 Selection Procedure: A selection committee will screen all applications. Candidates maybe contacted on a conference call. Selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy. The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, especially ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons of disability, persons over the age of 40, and Vietnam-era veterans to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional information about Green River Community College at: http://www.greenriver.edu/