Academic Advisor - Olin Business

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Academic Advisor to guide Olin students through their educational journey, provide advising on programs, curriculum and policies, and promote student success.

This role emphasizes retention, graduation progression, engagement events, and collaboration with campus partners to support students throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in advising, enrollment or academic support.

Responsibilities

• Advises graduate and undergraduate students on programs, curricula and policies.
• Assesses student needs, coordinates with campus partners, and responds promptly.
• Maintains and organizes student files and communications.
• Plans on- and off-campus student engagement opportunities and events.
• Represent the department at orientation, commencement and related events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic Advising

ADA Compliance

Curriculum Development

Enrollment Management

FERPA

Higher Education

Multicultural Environments

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Student Records Management

Student Retention

Transcript Evaluation

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Grade

G10

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.

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.