Student Affairs Advisor

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is seeking up to two (2) Student Affairs Advisor roles to support the Medical Doctor (MD) program. Both advisors will be based on the Spokane WSU campus. The Opportunity: The Student Affairs Advisor is an integral member of the Office of Student Experience team, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Programs. This position is responsible for developing and implementing student programming, executing student services, acting as a student resource, and functioning as a liaison with WSU departments and external constituents. The Student Affairs Advisor will act as the Student Affairs point of contact for assigned medical students during all 4 years of the MD program. This role will be based on the Spokane WSU campus and support assigned alpha (eg: A-L; M-Z) of medical students. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing systems and methods for student programs and services; advising and mentoring students; preparing College of Medicine policy, procedures, and updates; developing and participating in student workshops and trainings; functioning as a liaison with University faculty, supervisors, and internal and external constituents; monitoring and evaluating student services and operational effectiveness through a continuous quality improvement lens; leading impactful changes when required. The Student Affairs Advisor will handle complex tasks and use critical thinking as well as manage complex documentation. Position duties and responsibilities will be performed in support of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine vision, mission, and values as well as institutional mission and goals.

Requirements

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software including, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word as well Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to handle complex tasks and be able to use critical thinking as well as manage documentation.
• Have prior work experience with students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and active listening.
• Experience with managing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and active listening.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or other related area.
• Experience with medical school or other professional program policies and procedures.
• Experience with accreditation standards, preferably in a medical school or health professions related program.

Responsibilities

• Student Advising
• Student Affairs Management
• Event Implementation and Special Projects

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees