Academic & Student Success Advisor

Title:

1484-YN - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Academic & Student Success 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 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Academic & Student Success Advisor provides quality advising to undergraduate students from all majors within the Carson College of Business. Working collaboratively in the Academic & Student Success team, Advisors support and educate students through group and individual advising. Advisors provide advising and education to help students navigate the higher education environment, set academic goals for certification and degree completion, plan for co-curricular experiences that supports their career goals (i.e. study abroad, internships, leadership), and learn academic success strategies and skill development. Duties include but are not limited to: advising undergraduate students year-round; motivating students to set and achieve educational and career goals; conducting workshops and presentations; providing programming that promote academic success skill development; monitoring students’ academic progress; develop and coordinating student success programs.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with academic advising, and experience applying academic rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use office software, such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to remain professional, courteous, and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability work collaborative in a team environment.

• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field.

• Experience with career advising related to academic programs.

• Working knowledge of learning styles, freshman year experience, retention strategies, and academic success strategies.

• Understanding and belief in developmental academic advising.

• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.

• Experience advising, counseling, teaching at the post-secondary level.

• Experience using student records databases/programs for higher education institutions.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $4,000.00
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

Position Term in months: 12

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-4750

Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: Carson Center for Student Success
Department Link: https://business.wsu.edu/

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Screen Date: This position has been reposted, screening of applications will begin August 17, 2021, and will continue until the position has been filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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 & Student Success 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 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Academic & Student Success Advisor provides quality advising to undergraduate students from all majors within the Carson College of Business. Working collaboratively in the Academic & Student Success team, Advisors support and educate students through group and individual advising. Advisors provide advising and education to help students navigate the higher education environment, set academic goals for certification and degree completion, plan for co-curricular experiences that supports their career goals (i.e. study abroad, internships, leadership), and learn academic success strategies and skill development. Duties include but are not limited to: advising undergraduate students year-round; motivating students to set and achieve educational and career goals; conducting workshops and presentations; providing programming that promote academic success skill development; monitoring students’ academic progress; develop and coordinating student success programs.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with academic advising, and experience applying academic rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use office software, such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to remain professional, courteous, and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability work collaborative in a team environment.

• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field.

• Experience with career advising related to academic programs.

• Working knowledge of learning styles, freshman year experience, retention strategies, and academic success strategies.

• Understanding and belief in developmental academic advising.

• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.

• Experience advising, counseling, teaching at the post-secondary level.

• Experience using student records databases/programs for higher education institutions.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $4,000.00
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent

Position Term in months: 12

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-4750

Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: Carson Center for Student Success
Department Link: https://business.wsu.edu/

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Screen Date: This position has been reposted, screening of applications will begin August 17, 2021, and will continue until the position has been filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .