Academic Advisor (Hybrid) - Olin Business

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass (U-Pass)

Retirement plan (403(b))

Wellness resources

Caregiver leave

Tuition remission for you and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide graduate students through their educational journey and promote student success, retention, and progression to graduation.

The role involves advising on programs, curriculum, university policies, coordinating with campus partners, planning student engagement events, and representing the department at orientation and other events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no specific certification mentioned.
• 3 years relevant work experience.
• Driver's license not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth advising promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion.
• Advise on programs, curriculum, graduate education, and policies.
• Assess holistic student needs and refer to campus partners.
• Respond to communications promptly.
• Collaborate with university partners to support students.
• Organize and maintain files and communications.
• Plan student engagement opportunities on and off campus.
• Represent the department at orientation, commencement, and other events.

Skills

Academic Advising

ADA Compliance

Curriculum Consulting

Curriculum Development

Enrollment Management

FERPA

Higher Education Admissions

Multicultural Environments

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Student Accommodation

Student Records Management

Student Retention

Transcript Evaluation

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Plays an integral part in guiding Olin students through their educational journey. The Academic Advisor advises students, recruits students and promotes student success, retention and progression to graduation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides in-depth advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion.
• Advises graduate students on programs, curriculum, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assesses the holistic needs of students, provides support, and refers to appropriate campus partners.
• Responds to communication in a timely manner.
• Works closely with other University partners in the best interest of our students.
• Organizes and maintains files, coordinates incoming and outgoing communications.
• Maintains files for students.
• Plans student engagement opportunities and events both on and off-campus for students.
• Represents the department at orientation, commencement and other events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Academic Advising, ADA Compliance, Curriculum Consulting, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Management, Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA), Higher Education Admissions, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Student Accommodation, Student Records Management, Student Retention, Transcript Evaluation, Written Communication

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. LOUIS is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

About Us

Washington University in St. LOUIS' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well‑being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work‑life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.