ACADEMIC ADVISER

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated Academic Adviser to join their team. This role involves guiding students through academic options and requirements while fostering innovative advising practices. The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse student populations, providing essential support for pre-major and at-risk students. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrating a commitment to student success and diversity. Join a vibrant community committed to making a positive impact on students' academic journeys and personal growth.

Benefits

Generous Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with two years of advising or related experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist students in academic planning and decision-making.
• Support the goals and functions of the advising office through various tasks.

Skills

Advising Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

EARS

UW SDB

Job description

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Although open until filled, priority application date is May 18, 2025.

This position has received funding through June 2026, and there is a possibility for extension based on funding.


As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.


Undergraduate Academic Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Adviser to join their team.

Within UAA, UAA Advising provides academic planning services and support for students, including helping them explore academic opportunities and working with them to connect their personal strengths and interests with curricular (including co- and extra-curricular) experiences. UAA Advising works primarily with students who are exploring and undecided or preparing for entrance into a major. UAA Advising is a primary campus contact for prospective transfer students, working closely with the community and technical colleges in Washington State. UAA Advising is the UW’s centralized advising office, providing leadership and support to advisers, departments, and student service units around the institution in the areas of academic advising practice and policy.

UAA Advising works closely with First Year Programs, Academic Support Programs, and other campus partners to support advising and orientation programming along with tutoring and course support for students. UAA Advising collaborates extensively around campus, particularly with college and departmental advisers, student services offices, and key campus event organizers. Along with Academic Support Programs and the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Academic Counseling Services, UAA Advising is physically located at the heart of the university, within the Center for Undergraduate Advising, Diversity, and Student Success (CUADSS) at Mary Gates Hall.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Academic Adviser will have the following responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

70% Advise and Assist Students
In a variety of direct advising settings (1:1, drop-in, group, remote), in understanding academic options, degree requirements, and university policies and procedures. Guide and support students in making informed choices, developing their academic identities, and crafting successful academic plans. Foster innovation in advising practicing by experimenting with new models and methods of advising the large and diverse UW pre-major student population. Work with a diverse cohort of pre-major students, providing:

Advising support to general pre-major students

Advising and information resources for new and prospective transfer students

Advising and special programming for international students

Advising and post-graduate preparation for pre-professional students (pre-law, pre-health).

Advising, outreach and support to low scholarship and at-risk students, and guidance to those seeking reinstatement to the University.

10% Administrative Management of Advising Work

Recording of notes

Appointment preparation

Appointment follow up

Referrals

Responding to advising-related email and other documentation

10% Support the Goals and Functions of the Advising Office

Administrative tasks and projects

Support and coordination of events

Collaboration with partners across campus

Other duties as assigned

10% Support Programming

Experiential learning

Academic and career integration

Scaled advising initiatives

All UAA Advising Staff will demonstrate and integrate the following Undergraduate Academic Affairs Competencies:

Accountability and Integrity

Race, Equity, and Difference

Constituent Focus

Collaboration and Teamwork

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree

Two years of advising, student counseling, teaching experience, or related experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and superlative attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and to collaborate effectively with people representing diverse perspectives, approaches, and job roles.

Demonstrated familiarity with, and ability to adopt and implement diverse technology, communications and social media platforms and applications.

Ability to appropriately manage sensitive information.

Superlative ability to provide an empathic, yet professional and efficient approach to working with students from extremely diverse backgrounds and those with a spectrum of personal and academic challenges.

Experience working with diverse student populations including students considered to be at-risk, low-scholarship, international students, or transfer students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a UW student or staff member.

Experience with Excel, EARS and UW SDB.

Experience working in areas related to career counseling, and familiarity with career exploration and job search tools.

Familiarity with contemporary concepts in student development.


Cover letter prompt
Please include a cover letter that addresses the following:
Why do you want to work in UAA Advising?
Why do you want to work with pre major (undecided/exploratory) students?

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .