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Lane Community College

Part-time, Advisor 1- GED/Adult Basic Skills

Lane Community College, Florence, Oregon, United States, 97439

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Posting Details AA/EEO Statement

Lane Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, veteran, and disability employer that embraces equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations, including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call

541-463-5586 .

Veterans, please fax, e‑mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.

Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information Posting Number: 260001

Job Title: Part‑time, Advisor 1 – GED/Adult Basic Skills

Applicant Notification: This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.

Location: Main Campus, Downtown Center, Florence

Classification: Student Advisor 1

Position Type: Hourly Part‑Time Classified

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire

Salary/Wage: Hourly

Salary/Wage Range: $18.96 – $27.80 Hourly (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 8)

Salary/Compensation Statement

Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.

Part‑time benefits may be available for qualified employees.

Grant Statement

Continuation of position is contingent upon grant‑funding.

Working Schedule

Part‑time position with variable work hours based on department needs;

Schedule may vary with hours not exceeding 20 hours a week, up to 1039 hours in a 12 month period.

Monday thru Friday. Some evenings may be required.

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Position Status: Temporary

Full/Part: Part‑Time

Annual Schedule: 260 Day (12 Month)

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13443

Posting Text Posting Date: 01/09/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Applicant Pool: Academic Year

Open Until Filled: No

Required Qualifications Required Education: One (1) year of post‑secondary education with coursework in human services, education, counseling, psychology, social work, ethnic studies, or a related field.

Required Experience: Two (2) years of related experience in counseling, student advising, student activities, student mentor, or a related field is required. Equivalency: Experience reflecting human services programs, workforce, community resources, career and college preparation advising, and demonstrated experience with group dynamics and interpersonal communication skills will be considered.

Licensure or Certification Requirements: None specified.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.

Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education: Associates degree in human services, education, counseling, psychology, social work, ethnic studies, or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

Recent work in a community college, workforce, or career center with adults.

Experience working with basic skills students.

Familiarity with the GED exam.

Experience with GED Manager strongly preferred.

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose The ABSE Student Advisor will serve as a resource for GED and Adult Basic Skills students by providing program, course, and GED exam information, identifying academic pathways that support student goals, and connecting to department, college, and community resources.

Essential Functions

Communicate with department faculty and staff, and use digital resources to track student GED exam scores, distribute vouchers, and support and encourage students through the GED exam process.

Outreach to exam‑ready students.

Provide students with information about college programs, pathways certificates, workforce services, and degree path options.

Provide and/or refer students to resources that will advise students on educational goals, career and workforce goals, and program options for transitioning ABE/GED students to credit classes.

Provide and/or refer students to campus or community resources that will facilitate students' ability to progress satisfactorily in school and follow‑up to ensure effectiveness.

Develop and maintain relationships within the ABSE department and college including with advising, tutoring, and student support services.

Assist in the retention of new and continuing ABE/GED students.

Use online student management tools to track student activities and progress.

Accurately track and maintain data for grant reporting and submit reports in a timely manner.

Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.

Other duties as assigned by manager.

Equity and Inclusion

Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.

Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.

Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.

Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role‑model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement

Reports to and works under the overall policy guidance of the College and Career Foundations Division Dean. Work is performed independently according to knowledge of College and departmental policies and procedures. A Project Coordinator provides daily supervision of work and is available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis.

Work is reviewed by observation of the quality of service provided to students.

This position may has the responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities, train and check the work of student assistants, hourly employees, and volunteers.

Physical Demands/Working Environment This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions. The position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Work safely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and Skills in:

Academic advising.

Best practices regarding improving student retention and student success.

Multimodal learning (presenting information in various ways).

Student self‑assessment.

Working with people from diverse cultures and from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Enhancing students' long‑term potential for success.

Community resources and social service agencies related to career and employment services, SNAP, housing, and other basic needs.

GED test structure and requirements.

Test‑taking strategies.

Operating standard office equipment.

Ability to:

Advise and refer students.

Organize and follow through on tasks.

Keep current on changes in programs, services and resources for students.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students and staff.

Work independently and as part of a team.

Share information in one‑to‑one and group settings.

Accurately collect, track and report data.

Establish sufficient rapport with diverse student populations to maintain ongoing advising relationships.

Use current technology proficiently and learn new technology as needed.

Keep accurate and detailed records.

Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.

Applicant Instructions Application Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.

The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.

Required Documents

Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.

Resume/CV – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.

Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – See instructions below.

If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970.

Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?

For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586.

For position questions contact Department Contact; bells@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5214.

How to monitor your application

Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.

Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.

Transcript Instructions Transcripts are required

If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted.

International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.

Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College ATTN: ABSE Dept. 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405

Contact Phone: (541) 463-5214 Contact Email: bells@lanecc.edu

Union Association LCC Employees Federation (Classified)

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