Business Title: Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2
Additional Titles:
Location: WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS
Employee Type: Admin. Professional
Job Family: Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Academic Advisor/Coordinator of the Advisor Learning Program is a centrally deployed professional who's primary responsibility is to coordinate training and professional development opportunities for the WSU academic advising community and serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and assessing the advisor learning program (ALP) for the WSU advising community; scheduling, overseeing the delivery, and tracking attendance of professional development and training activities for academic advisors; assessing the evolving needs of academic advisors throughout the WSU system; coordinating new advisor training on a regular basis; and assisting in the development and distribution of advisor training materials. As an academic advisor, provide quality academic advising and coaching services to students at Washington State University (WSU); carry an academic advising load reflecting a diverse student population; participate in the delivery of ASCC services to include drop-in advising, student workshops, reinstatement activities, career expo and related events, and represent ASCC at recruitment and orientation programs. Provide information and clarification regarding university academic policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. 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.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage positively and effectively with diverse constituents.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise professional judgment including the ability to work independently.
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel and work some evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field
Previous work experience with program development and event planning
Previous work experience in a higher education setting
Previous work experience in advising individual students or groups.
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 mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
This position will begin screening applicants on March 15, 2023 and will remain open until filled.
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:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
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 hrs@wsu.edu.
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