Job Description

Olympia, Washington

Academic and Career Advisor

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Position Purpose

This position reports to the Director of Academic and Career Advising and is responsible for assisting the Director with monitoring and facilitating academic progress toward graduation for student-athletes. The incumbent works with all athletic sports teams regarding academic performance, arranges for academic counseling, mentoring and tutoring, assuring that the student-athlete stays on track academically to remain eligible to play sports, and ultimately graduate while applying skills necessary for academic success in a post-secondary environment. This position also acts as a liaison between student-athletes, coaches, athletic compliance, sport administrators, faculty, academic deans, and student services personnel and actively advocates on behalf of student-athlete academic interests.

The incumbent also supports non-athletic students in Olympia and Tacoma in developing skills for college success, makes referrals to college resources and support services as necessary, assists students in exploring and preparing for careers or post-baccalaureate education, supports engagement in experiential and service learning opportunities including internships, and assists students in understanding Evergreen policies and procedures. This position has responsibility for coordination of events and programs that support the advising process and presentation of advising-related workshops as needed.

This is a full-time, overtime eligible position in Academic and Career Advising on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College. This position is exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules.

Salary and Benefits : $4,447 per month of full-time work + excellent benefits including paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package; and a tuition waiver program.

Closes : February 10, 2025

All requested application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered.

About the College

The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. For more information about Evergreen, please visit our college catalog or our website:

Application Process

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

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