Academic Counselor (NE S 6)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$66,000 - $68,184

About The Position

The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School is widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe. As a leader in efforts to broaden participation in computing, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our program and in our field. Members of the Allen School actively work to cultivate a welcoming community in which students, faculty and staff with diverse identities and experiences can thrive. The Allen School occupies two spectacular buildings- the Paul G. Allen Center and the adjacent Bill & Melinda Gates Center — located at the heart of the UW campus in Seattle. The Allen School has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Adviser. The Academic Adviser (Academic Counselor) will provide academic counseling to students interested in and majoring in Computer Science & Computer Engineering at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. This position is a member of the highly collaborative and innovative Allen School Advising team, which has 10 full-time staff members and supports 2300 undergraduate students. 34% of our undergraduate students are women and 10% are underrepresented minority students. Additionally, 20% of our unde graduate students are Pell-eligible and 24% of students will be the first in their family to attain a four-year degree.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of advising, student counseling or teaching experience, or equivalent experience/education
Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions
Experience working with diverse students and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion programming
Collaborative teammate with strong interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in the Allen School and across the university
Has excellent oral and written communication skills for professional workplace settings, including presentation and public speaking experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with University student related policies and procedures
Experience with University student database systems
Experience authoring web pages using HTML

Responsibilities

Provide academic counseling to students both considering, applying to, and majoring in Computer Science and Computer Engineering within the Allen School general academic advising
Manage caseload of current computer science & engineering students for satisfactory progress and answer questions about the competitive admissions process
Advise prospective students on pre-major courses, requirements to apply to the school, and courses
Support Allen School students by developing relevant programming and activities
Participate in the University’s New Student Orientation program for first year and transfer students only
Manage the non-major enrollment petition process for non-major students interested in majors-
Lead the monthly Current UW admissions information sessions
Lead New Majors Orientation for current UW admits
Counsel and assist students experiencing academic difficulty or personal crises regarding options and resources.
Refer students as necessary to appropriate UW or community resources.
Interpret University and School policies and regulations to students, faculty, and staff
Assist in screening applicants and participate in admissions committee decisions
Advise and redirect students denied admission to the school
Communicate with students via email, phone, virtual meetings and in person
Ensure that paper and electronic documents pertinent to the Allen School undergraduate programs (including brochures, web material, online forms, etc.) are kept up to date
Keep informed of University, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Engineering policies
Respond to faculty/staff inquiries regarding undergraduate programs
Maintain advising database and school website
Respond to high volume of student inquiries via phone, email, and drop-in during peak periods
Other duties as assigned.