Academic Advisor I — Student Success & Planning

Washington State University; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 to provide holistic, student-centered advising for degree progression and success. You will assist with course selection, interpret policies, monitor progress, and maintain advising records.

This role collaborates with departments and campus partners to promote retention and degree attainment. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years in an educational setting, with strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in an educational setting; master’s may substitute for one year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in higher education.
• Academic advising or student success experience.
• Experience interacting with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, student-centered advising on academic planning and degree progression.
• Assist with course selection, curriculum interpretation, and use of academic tools; monitor degree progress.
• Maintain advising records and support processes like major admission, petitions and reinstatement.
• Collaborate with departments and campus partners and refer students to resources as needed.
• Stay current with advising best practices and participate in required training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

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Job description

Washington State University is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 to provide holistic, student-centered advising for degree progression and success. You will assist with course selection, interpret policies, monitor progress, and maintain advising records.

This role collaborates with departments and campus partners to promote retention and degree attainment. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years in an educational setting, with strong communication and organizational