Academic Coordinator/Advisor

Title:

1484-YN - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Academic Coordinator/Advisor

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The primary responsibility of the position is to carry an academic advising load reflecting a diverse undergraduate student population and to provide support and education to enhance each student’s learning experience at WSU. 
 

The majority of the duties include, but are not limited to, assisting students with course scheduling and registration; developing individual academic plans and educating students in the areas of academic planning; interpretation of degree, school, college and university requirements; career exploration and other related matters; counseling non-SDC students about possible admission to academic programs; and providing academic planning advice for prospective transfer students. 
 

The position has additional duties outside of student advisement essential to the effective operation of academic programs at the SDC, such as, participating in program development for academic advising; providing coordination and support for recruitment and retention activities; and contributing to the management of program data collection and assessment activities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time academic advising experience at a college or university or related education/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.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated experience with computer software and programs, specifically the Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software and programs quickly. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment. Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Willingness and ability to travel and work evening or weekend hours as necessary for recruitment activities.

• Experience with academic advising and related issues.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience creating database queries and generating reports.

• Understanding of, and ability to apply, WSU policies and procedures as related to student records and degree program requirements.

• Knowledge of university computing systems such as the myWSU Advising Module and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE).

• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.

• Experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

• Master’s degree in related field and more than 2 years of full-time experience with academic advising.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Design and Construction
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: sdc.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .

Title:

1484-YN - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Academic Coordinator/Advisor

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The primary responsibility of the position is to carry an academic advising load reflecting a diverse undergraduate student population and to provide support and education to enhance each student’s learning experience at WSU. 
 

The majority of the duties include, but are not limited to, assisting students with course scheduling and registration; developing individual academic plans and educating students in the areas of academic planning; interpretation of degree, school, college and university requirements; career exploration and other related matters; counseling non-SDC students about possible admission to academic programs; and providing academic planning advice for prospective transfer students. 
 

The position has additional duties outside of student advisement essential to the effective operation of academic programs at the SDC, such as, participating in program development for academic advising; providing coordination and support for recruitment and retention activities; and contributing to the management of program data collection and assessment activities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time academic advising experience at a college or university or related education/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.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated experience with computer software and programs, specifically the Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software and programs quickly. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment. Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Willingness and ability to travel and work evening or weekend hours as necessary for recruitment activities.

• Experience with academic advising and related issues.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience creating database queries and generating reports.

• Understanding of, and ability to apply, WSU policies and procedures as related to student records and degree program requirements.

• Knowledge of university computing systems such as the myWSU Advising Module and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE).

• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.

• Experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

• Master’s degree in related field and more than 2 years of full-time experience with academic advising.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Design and Construction
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: sdc.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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] .