ACADEMIC ADVISOR

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The mission of the College of Engineering at the University of Washington is to develop outstanding engineers and ideas that change the world. Nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the 10 departments of the College of Engineering engage in a world-class education that challenges them to make meaningful contributions towards solving today’s interdisciplinary challenges. The College of Engineering is ranked 18th among all engineering schools with more than half of its departments ranked in the top 20 of their respective fields. 

The College is committed to developing and supporting a diverse student body and faculty that reflect and elevate the populations we serve. Notably, over 25% of faculty in the college are women, compared to 17% nationally, and 30% of bachelor degrees in 2018-2019 were awarded to women.

The Engineering Advising & Student Engagement Team provides student programming and advising for a population of roughly 900 first-year undergraduate Engineering Undeclared students. Undergraduate academic advising at the University of Washington is a core element of the University's focus on student learning. As educators, advisers partner with faculty and the campus community to cultivate our students' intellectual development. As guides and advocates, advisers collaborate with students to craft a transformative educational experience so that they may become informed, articulate, and thoughtful students of the University and citizens of the world.

The Academic Adviser position provides advising, programs, and services to support first-year Engineering Undeclared students who are still clarifying their academic interests and goals and preparing for entry into majors. Important aspects of the work include developmental, learning-centered advising, attention to detail, and frequent contact with the University's administrative systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academic Advising (75%)