Osure Brown
Higher Education Advocate
- Role
- Faculty Academic Career Counselor at Renton Technical College
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Osure Brown
To obtain a career opportunity that would give me to lead by advocating, providing…
Experience
Faculty Academic Career Counselor
Sep 2025 — Present · Renton, WA, US
Provide leadership to improve access, retention, and educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations.• Deliver effective career and academic advising to current/potential students for academic transfer, professional/technical, and career & college pathways; clarify degree and transfer requirements; support course selection, and guide the development of individualized education plans aligned with students’ goals.• Support students in creating self-directed educational plans by helping them clarify academic and career goals, while identifying and addressing personal or academic challenges that may impact their success.• Collaborate with Instruction, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and other support areas to help students navigate on-campus processes and off-campus resources by providing accurate information, resolving barriers, and supporting academic and personal success.• Assist students with admission into college programs and becoming self-directed in the educational planning process.• Offer proactive support and interventions for students not meeting academic standards to promote their academic success.• Remain up to date on admission requirements for Washington state four-year institutions to effectively guide student transfer planning.• Stay informed about funding options such as TA programs, Title IV aid, and VA education benefits, and understand how these resources impact student progression, completion, and transfer planning.• Build collaborative and supportive relationships with students, faculty, and staff to enhance the student experience.• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and events in collaboration with faculty and staff to support a diverse student population and promote the college through outreach, recruitment, career fairs, graduation, and related community engagement activities.• Typically assigned to teach College Success course.• Participate in staff and college committees, governance, and activities.
Education
University of Washington
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
2009 — 2012
Washington State University
Bachelor's degree, Biology, Women's and Ethnic Studies
2002 — 2008
Seattle University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational & Organizational Learning and Leadership
2020 — 2023
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