Academic Advisor I
About The Position
The College of Science Academic Advisor provides holistic academic advisement to students in College of Science majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Academic advising includes supporting students in understanding degree requirements; navigating university, college, and departmental policies and procedures; selecting courses and registering; and developing semester and graduation plans. The advisor helps students resolve challenges related to enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation, and refers them to appropriate WSU services to support overall student success. This position contributes to student retention and degree completion efforts, including Starfish initiatives, and supports recruitment, orientation, and other advising events. The advisor consults with College of Science faculty advisors and relevant campus offices as needed to support student advising and success and assists other members of the College of Science advising team as assigned. The advisor is expected to participate in the University Academic Advising Council and may serve on additional committees as needed. This position includes periodic evening and weekend work and may involve occasional travel to local secondary schools, technical colleges, or two-year institutions for recruitment purposes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of full-time college employment experience, preferably in academic advisement, registration, admissions, financial aid, student services, enrollment services or the equivalent. Part-time experience is prorated toward the one-year requirement.
- Experience with computer applications
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking
- Willingness to learn and follow university, college, and departmental policies
- Commitment to work with colleagues and supervisor to build a work schedule that complements others' schedules in order to ensure sufficient advising center coverage
- Ability to think critically and make appropriate judgment calls
- Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities in an organized, professional manner
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
- WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
