STARS Adviser

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$67,200 - $74,400

About The Position

The College of Engineering is seeking a STARS Adviser for its 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 adviser provides academic, professional, and personal advising and coaching; monitors student progress and connects students with resources; designs and leads supplemental seminars; and coordinates community-building, academic enrichment, and student engagement activities. The role also supports admissions and the Summer Bridge Program, oversees student communications, manages STARS Advising Interns, leads transition-focused curriculum initiatives, and maintains confidential academic records. The STARS program is a nationally recognized College of Engineering initiative providing specialized wraparound support through a high-touch cohort model. It helps engineering and computer science students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds develop the academic, personal, professional, and leadership skills needed to thrive and graduate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Two years of administrative, counseling, advising, and/or comparable experience with increasing levels of responsibility; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute except where legal requirements apply.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and work independently.
Experience and/or strong commitment working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrated excellence, sensitivity, and empathy in providing constructive, nonjudgmental feedback focused on performance and ways to improve and advance success.
Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated 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, willingness, and commitment 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 experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic academic, professional, and personal advising and coaching, and help students develop 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 students on university and College of Engineering policies and procedures.
Lead the design, development, and delivery of 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.