Academic Advisor, Black Student Success

advisor, helping students explore academic and career pathways, develop educational plans, access resources, and achieve retention, transfer, and completion goals while fostering belonging and community. Hybrid office environment with in-person and virtual collaboration. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. This position is an exempt, at-will, full-time position. Reporting to the Director of Cultural Learning Communities, this position will be responsible for: Academic Advising and Student Success Support (70%) Provide culturally responsive academic advising and educational planning; Create and maintain individualized academic plans; Support course selection, degree completion, transfer, and career exploration; Conduct proactive outreach and intervention; Facilitate advising appointments, workshops, and orientations; Maintain advising records and documentation; Collaborate with faculty and advising partners. Student Navigation and Care Coordination (15%) Connect students to financial aid, benefits, tutoring, counseling, and other supports; Provide case management and success coaching; Assist students with FAFSA/WASFA and scholarship navigation; Coordinate referrals and follow-up support. Black Student Success Programming and Community Engagement (10%) Facilitate workshops and engagement opportunities focused on academic success and leadership; Support culturally affirming activities that promote belonging and Black student success; Collaborate with Umoja, Cultural Learning Communities, and campus partners; Support mentoring, peer connection, and cohort-building opportunities. Administrative and Collaborative Responsibilities (5%) Maintain reports and assessment data; Participate in committees, meetings, and professional development; Support development of advising resources and student success materials; Participate in special projects, campus events, equity initiatives, and other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of academic advising, student development, Guided Pathways, transfer planning, career exploration, culturally responsive practice, and student success strategies; Ability to build relationships, facilitate workshops, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Ethnic Studies, or related field; OR Equivalent education/experience; AND Three years of experience in advising, student services, college access, case management, or related work supporting diverse student populations. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in career counseling, or university transfer admission/recruitment Experience working with undocumented students; Bilingual English and Spanish speaking; Extensive understanding of Black/African student assets and funds of knowledge, supporting cultural and community programming that enhance students' sense of belonging; Experience working or volunteering with Black/African/African communities Experience working in higher education; Post-baccalaureate education or Master's Degree; Experience serving a diverse population in a multicultural environment Experience navigating higher education; Training or experience in navigation, case management or financial coaching Experience with PeopleSoft (ctcLink). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standard office environment with ability to use computers, attend meetings, communicate effectively, and produce written reports.