Academic Advisor, Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus

Available Title(s):

1484-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Academic Advisor, Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Academic Advisor, Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus

If you enjoy working with a diverse student population including non-traditional, first-generation college students and under-represented student populations, take a look at our open Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 position.

Summary of Duties

This position will be responsible for advising and providing program support to current and prospective students at the Carson College of Business. Responsibilities include career and curriculum advising, participating in student recruitment activities, evaluating/maintaining the materials to support student admissions and retention, and contributing to the advancement of the Carson Career Amplifier Program.

This position will also provide proactive outreach and service to currently enrolled students to ensure retention goals are met and exceeded. This involves coordinating with advisors, admissions, and other academic departments to create appropriate advising tools, as well as working with Carson College of Business faculty and other WSU (Washington State University) system-wide units on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies.

Duties include but are not limited to advising undergraduate students year-round, motivating students to set and achieve educational and career goals, conducting group advising sessions, assisting with Carson College orientation programming, and actively supporting student retention.

The Opportunity

The Carson College of Business invites candidates to apply for an Academic Advisor to provide advanced-level professional advising to undergraduate students on the WSU Vancouver campus. You will provide guidance, advice, and support to faculty and staff in all matters regarding undergraduate student advising and program advising records. You will also serve as a primary contact for advising inquiries, student graduation, undergraduate advising policy and procedures, and administration of the undergraduate advising system for the program.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with first-year success initiatives.
• Experience working with a diverse student population including non-traditional, first-generation college students and under-represented student populations.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Ideally, the candidate would be open to engaging in paid teaching responsibilities within the department as needed, enriching our students' learning experiences and contributing to our academic community.
• Studies have shown that women and people with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color identities may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the required and preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications, even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications listed.

Essential Duties:

80% Provide Academic & Student Success Advising

15% Contribute to the Academic & Student Success Team

5% Other duties as assigned.

Application instructions:

Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:

Carson College of Business

City, State, Zip:

Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

https://business.vancouver.wsu.edu/

Work Location and Schedule: 

The position will be primarily in person on campus at WSUV. Hybrid work may be available after the initial training period.

Monthly Salary:

Minimum: $4,050 ($48,600/year); Midpoint: $4,941 ($59,292/year); Maximum: $5,832 ($69,984/year), Grade 3 Zone 3. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to the mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits: 

WSU offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package including up to 49 days off per year through paid holidays/sick leave/annual leave, a choice of retirement plans, medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance, and an employee tuition waiver program. 

For a summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE:

100%

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by June 9, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
 

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.   

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application in the “Resume & Cover Letter” section of your application.:

Resume

A cover letter

A contributions to equity statement (see information and link below)

  

Please include a statement on contributions to equity. Provide examples from your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at WSU Vancouver. Include examples such as any of the following: Programming, events, and initiatives; Committee, council, or board service; Student and/or staff outreach, recruitment, and retention; Community engagement and volunteerism. WSU Vancouver's strategic plan embeds equity in all 5 goals, including a specific goal for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (Goal 4). Please see our Strategic Plan, Goal 4 for more information on what WSU Vancouver is doing in this space, https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/strategic-plan .

About WSU Vancouver 

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

WSU Vancouver leads with an equity lens and is recognized nationally as a top college for equity , diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .