STARS Adviser

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The College of Engineering is hiring a STARS Adviser for the Washington State Academic RedShirt (STARS) team. Reporting to the STARS Program Manager, the adviser provides holistic advising and wraparound support to help students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds thrive in engineering and computer science programs. The role uses individualized guidance, strategic interventions, and collaboration with campus partners to advance student success and contribute to an inclusive and equitable learning environment. The STARS program is a nationally recognized College of Engineering initiative that provides specialized, wraparound support through a high-touch cohort model. It helps engineering and computer science students develop the academic, personal, professional, and leadership skills needed to thrive and graduate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where legally permitted.
Two years of administrative, counseling, advising, and/or comparable experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and work independently.
Experience and/or strong commitment working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellence, sensitivity, and empathy in providing constructive, nonjudgmental feedback focused on performance, self-awareness, opportunities to improve, and ways to advance success.
Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Planning, organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability and willingness to collaborate in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with faculty, instructors, staff, and student workers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UW advising and administrative systems.
Word-processing and database skills for report production, presentations, and creative flyers; strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access experience is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic academic, professional, and personal advising and coaching, and support students in developing individualized success plans.
Monitor student progress, address barriers to success, connect students with campus resources, and facilitate academic planning.
Foster an inclusive and supportive community, maintain student records, and advise on university and College of Engineering policies and procedures.
Design, develop, and deliver STARS supplemental seminars.
Facilitate personal, professional, and leadership development through workshops, lectures, panels, and experiential learning opportunities.
Build partnerships with UW departments, industry professionals, and mentors to enhance student learning and leadership development.
Develop and coordinate community-building, academic enrichment, and student engagement activities.
Support STARS admissions, oversee student communications, and contribute to the Summer Bridge Program.
Manage STARS Advising Interns, lead transition-focused curriculum initiatives, and maintain confidentiality of academic records.