Academic Coordinator/Advisor | School of Design and Construction

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

10d•$3,751 - $5,398•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Design and Construction Academic Coordinator/Advisor provides academic coordination and advising for prospective and current undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program. Responsibilities include analyzing applications for certification, assessing academic level, responding to academic inquiries, developing individual academic plans, and educating students about academic planning, university and program requirements, degree requirements, career exploration, and related matters. The role also counsels non-students about possible admission to university programs, advises prospective transfer students, and supports admission-to-major processes. The position also supports effective operation of the School’s academic programs through participation in advising program development; coordination of advising workshops and campus visits; support for recruitment and retention activities; assistance with unit procedures and methodologies; and contribution to program data collection and assessment. This is a permanent, full-time, 12-month position in Pullman, Washington, and is overtime eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two 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 year of professional work experience; relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience using computer software and programs, specifically Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new software and programs quickly.
Ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment.
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.
Ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience creating database queries and generating reports.
Understanding of and ability to apply WSU policies and procedures related to student records and degree program requirements.
Knowledge of university computing systems such as the myWSU Advising Module, Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE), and Slate.
Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
Experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Master’s degree in a related field and more than two years of full-time academic advising experience.

Responsibilities

Provide academic coordination and advising to prospective and current undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program.
Analyze applications for certification and assess students’ academic levels.
Respond to academic inquiries and develop individual academic plans.
Educate students on academic planning, department, school, college, and university requirements, degree requirements, and career exploration.
Counsel non-students about possible admission to university programs.
Provide academic planning advice to prospective transfer students.
Support processes associated with admission to the major.
Participate in academic advising program development.
Coordinate student advising workshops and campus visits.
Coordinate and support recruitment and retention activities.
Assist with developing unit procedures and methodologies.
Contribute to program data collection and assessment activities.