The Division of Student Affairs on the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech invites applications for a TOP Advisor, to support the Department of Tech Opportunities Program (TOP).
Position Type: Administrative
Working Title: TOP Advisor
Classification Title: Advisor
College/Division: Student Affairs
Department: Tech Opportunities Program
Benefits: Benefits Eligible
Work Location: Klamath Falls
Position Terms/Mo: 12/annually
Full/Part time: Full Time
Appointment FTE (%): 1.0
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Position Summary:
The TOP Advisor powers the potential of TRIO students at Oregon Tech by providing holistic and wrap-around advising support to a caseload of up to approximately 75 students.Additionally, the TOP Advisor teaches student success seminar classes, coordinates Tech Opportunities Program (TOP) events, and manages student peer mentor staff. Finally, the TOP Advisor collaborates cross-institutionally and community-wide with program stakeholders in referring program participants to services on an as-needed basis.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related area.
One year of experience providing direct service or advising low-income, first-generation, or disabled populations. Knowledge of social or cultural systems influencing poverty and/or homelessness.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organization and record keeping skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology. Student Affairs, or related area. OR; Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Student Affairs AND 5 years of experience in education or social services (or combined).
Two years of experience advising/counseling college students.
Experience working or participating in programs for historically excluded students such as TRIO
Bi-lingual Spanish language fluency.
Applications are exclusively accepted via the Oregon Tech Job Board. The review of applications will begin January 5, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7224
Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents:
- Transcripts (Unofficial)
- Letter of Recommendation
To review the full posting, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7224