Assistant Director, Advising

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 holistic advising to guide students in post-baccalaureate outcomes, including graduate school, fellowships, and career pathways
• Design and deliver specialized programming for assigned communities, such as Healthcare, STEM Research, and Pre-Health
• Coordinate and develop online content for various career pathways
• Maintain detailed advising notes and student communications through designated platforms
• Build and maintain recruiting relationships and pipelines with key employers
• Track and analyze data trends regarding advising caseloads and student outcomes to inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and College Relations Advancement teams to support student and alumni programming

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in teaching, advising, coaching, consulting, or equivalent professional development
• Experience in career advising or student development
• Proven ability to manage large caseloads and a rapid pace
• Strong quantitative skills for data tracking and program analysis
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist work and DEI principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in undergraduate or high school student development
• Background in talent recruitment, internship management, or academic advising
• Experience supporting students through career planning and life skills transitions

About the Company

Reed College is a liberal arts college located in Portland, Oregon. The Center for Life Beyond Reed (CLBR) focuses on helping students develop purposefully and professionally from their first year through graduation and beyond using a unique "Communities of Purpose" framework.