Associate Dean of Advising and Pathways

Everett Community College
June 12, 2023
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Offerd Salary:$93,500
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Posting Number: 02485

Job Title: Associate Dean of Advising and Pathways Department: Arts, Learning Resources and Pathways Division Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Arts, Learning Resources and Pathways, the Associate Dean of Guided Pathways leads the planning, implementation, and assessment of the Guided Pathways framework at EvCC. The Guided Pathways Associate Dean coordinates advising across the college and supervises the faculty and staff of the Entry Advising team. In addition, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with internal college partners to develop and scale Guided Pathways essential practices and holistic student supports.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate EvCC's Guided Pathway essential practices, implementation strategies and evaluation of outcomes.
  • Partner with Dean to advance the evolving program advising model, including Advising Fellows; program advisor assignments, reassignments, training, and evaluation; coordination of summer program advising. Collaborate with instructional division Deans to ensure seamless hand off and effective management of program advising.
  • Oversee EvCC's Entry Advising services in collaboration with Entry Advising faculty leadership. Supervise and evaluate assigned faculty and staff in accordance with college policies and the negotiated agreements.
  • Design, implement and manage comprehensive, coordinated training opportunities to support faculty program advising, incorporating strategies that promote equity, inclusion, and innovation. Create opportunities for faculty to network and exchange ideas with colleagues on issues central to excellence in advising. Lead the implementation of and training on advising tools.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate Pathway Coaches as part of the coordinated model of student support teams in the Pathways that contribute to student success, persistence, and completion according to their goals.
  • Develop, maintain and monitor assigned budgets; securing external grant funding as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Student Success Technology team to integrate, enhance and scale the functionality and usage of Starfish, EvCC's student success platform, into all student support activities.
  • Oversee the development of college systems for tracking student progress, designing targeted interventions with the goal of providing a seamless, holistic support network for students.
  • In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Research, plan, facilitate, and coordinate data collection processes to assess effectiveness of Guided Pathways essential practices.
  • In collaboration with Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, develop outreach and recruitment strategies based on EvCC Pathways.
  • Work with industry, community and educational partners to build cross- sector Pathways.
  • Collaborate with EvCC's Center for Transformative Teaching to design faculty and staff development activities linked to Guided Pathways essential practices, with a particular focus on advising.
  • Coordinate preparation of Guided Pathways reports to the Washington State Board of Technical and Community Colleges (SBCTC).
  • Participates actively in college governance; serves on Guided Pathways Standing Committee and Strategic Enrollment Management Committee.
  • Collaborates with Student Services and participates in Student Services Leadership meetings.
  • Serve as EvCC's liaison to SBCTC's Student Success Center.
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters degree. Could include but is not limited to higher education administration, student development, instructional design or other relevant fields.
  • Three years of administrative responsibility as a director, manager, department or division lead (or equivalent) in a college unit with some responsibility for one or more of the following: academic advising, counseling (academic/career/personal), transfer articulation, student development and retention, student support services, TRiO, and admissions/enrollment.
  • Experience identifying and disrupting systemic structural barriers for systematically nondominant populations within higher education. Familiarity with the guided Pathways model, theoretical framework and research-based outcomes.
  • Familiarity with assessment strategies related to student success, equity- minded institutional initiatives and disproportionate impact.
  • Understanding of professional development strategies related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Cultural humility as evidenced by understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the student.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment and possess strong team building and conflict resolution skills; Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in leading or co-leading Guided Pathways work at a community college setting.
  • Experience implementing and scaling a student success technology platform, such as Starfish
  • Advising or teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
  • Demonstrated project management and time-management skills including dealing with multiple and competing deadlines, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, complete tasks on time and be responsive to requests.
  • Experience leading student success initiatives that directly reduce student equity gaps and improve degree or program completion for minoritized students in higher education.
  • Physical Demands

    Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability 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
  • Work Hours:

    Full time, 12 month position. M-F 8am – 5pm. Some evening and weekend hours for meetings and events. Summer schedule is condensed to 4 10's, typically with Fridays off.

    Posting Date: 05/11/2023 Closing Date: 06/12/2023 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants:

    With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

    Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age.

    Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy

    Benefits

    This position is eligible for State of Washington Public Employee Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement plans, and more. Additionally, Everett Community College Administrative/Exempt employees accrue 16 hours of vacation for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 8 hours of sick leave for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus 3 paid personal holidays.

    Notice to Applicants

    Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

    Drug-Free Campus

    In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

    The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

    Safety and Security

    EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

    Salary $93,500

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  • Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution ?
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  • Do you have 3 years of progressive administrative responsibility directing a college unit in one or more of the following: academic advising, counseling, transfer articulation, student development and retention, student support services, TRiO, and admissions/enrollment.
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  • Do you have supervisory and/or management experience of full-time employees (e.g., Classified, Faculty and/or Administrative Exempt).
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  • How can you contribute to Everett Community College's equity-focused work to support the success of students from diverse racial, ethnic, class, and gender backgrounds?
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