Academic Counselor - Senior

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•$77,556 - $79,008

About The Position

The Allen School is seeking a Senior Academic Counselor to join its Undergraduate Advising Team, a collaborative group of ten professional staff members supporting undergraduate students. The role provides holistic advising and student services to current and prospective students, including students experiencing academic or personal challenges, and requires warm, professional engagement with students from diverse backgrounds. The position manages processes and programming for students admitted to the Allen School through the transfer admissions pathway, alongside a general academic advising caseload of approximately 275 undergraduates. Responsibilities include leading transfer advising and orientation, organizing and teaching the CSE 390T transfer seminar twice per academic year, and providing ongoing programming and advising through degree completion. The role adapts to students’ changing needs as the Allen School grows. The position is regular, full-time (100% FTE), and on the first shift. The annual pay range is $77,556 to $79,008. Teaching CSE 390T is a regular duty and does not authorize additional compensation or confer a faculty title.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of student counseling, student services, or related experience; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Desire and ability to work with diverse student populations.
Ability to follow and manage multi-step processes.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to self-organize and independently lead and manage large-scale projects and initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience teaching or co-teaching a course.
Experience leading Advising & Orientation sessions and/or presentations for large audiences.
Desire to support transfer students through proactive advising practices.
Familiarity with UW systems, policies, and structure.
Experience working with a highly competitive university program.

Responsibilities

Advise current Allen School students on schedules, degree planning, CSE and UW requirements, satisfactory progress, questions, concerns, and campus or department resources; typically manage a caseload of approximately 275 students, primarily transfer students.
Assist students with special requests and situations, including enrollment or graduation verification letters, satisfactory progress petitions, student record updates, and degree requirement exceptions.
Complete quarterly reviews of student progress, conduct proactive advising outreach, and provide early intervention for students of concern or on academic watch.
Work with faculty on course enrollment, struggling students, and other special requests or situations.
Maintain departmental materials and advising resources, and stay informed about university, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Engineering policies.
Represent the school at events, support visitor activities and presentations, and assist with Admitted Student Day.
Lead transfer-focused programming, including Allen School participation in UW-wide transfer events and new transfer student advising and orientation.
Arrange make-up orientations, meet with newly admitted students about course selection and long-term degree planning, lead summer registration sessions, and advise newly admitted students on course selections.
Serve as instructor of record for CSE 390T: Transfer Seminar twice per academic year; hire, train, and supervise undergraduate teaching assistants supporting the course.
Maintain appropriate records and databases related to transfer admissions.
Participate in transfer yield programming supporting transfer student admissions and retention.
Participate in assigned Allen School committees, including the CSE Scholarship Committee, CSE Undergraduate Admissions Committee, and CSE Awards Committee, as needed.
Monitor and respond to daily email and online chat questions; cover in-person and virtual drop-in advising hours; facilitate scheduled advising appointments; and assist with management of the CSE Ed discussion board.