Job Information
Big Bend Community College TRiO Upward Bound Academic Advisor in Moses Lake, Washington
Position Summary
Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the college's TRiO Upward Bound Department.
Join our dynamic team at Big Bend Community College! We are seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time, grant-funded, 12-month position with our renowned Upward Bound Program. This federal TRIO program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, empowers first-generation and low-income students to develop the skills needed for college enrollment and success.
Since 1967, Big Bend Community College has proudly hosted TRIO Upward Bound, making it the longest-running program of its kind in Washington State. Each year, we impact the lives of 115 high school students from Moses Lake High School, Othello High School, Royal High School, and Warden High School.
Be a part of this historic and transformative program and help shape the future of these bright students!
This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position. This position is dependent upon continued grant funding.
Under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director, the Academic Advisor will provide vital academic and personal advising to our participants year-round. Your guidance will be crucial in ensuring their successful completion of high school and their journey toward earning a two or four-year college degree. Help us empower the next generation of leaders and achievers!
BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.
Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.
Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success
Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
*Embrace our Workplace Norms *
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All
If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.
[This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 12, 2024]{.underline}. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
Essential Job Duties
Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:
Travel to two target high schools each week during the academic year to provide direct support to students.
Actively inform target schools, communities, and potential stakeholders about the exciting services our program offers. Develop strong working relationships with school adminis