Academic Coordinator

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

Banner

Job description

Academic Coordinator# WSU Jobs## Academic CoordinatorApply: Vancouver, WA: Full time: Posted Today: R-15653**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**November 22, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**1484-YN\\_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1**Business Title:**Academic Coordinator**Employee Type:**Admin. Professional**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**As the **Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1**, youdeliver holistic, student‐centered advising supporting academic planning, degree progression, and student success. You assist students with course selection, curriculum and policy interpretation, and use of academic tools; monitor progress toward degree completion; maintain advising records; and supports academic processes such as major admission, petitions, and reinstatement to promote student retention and degree attainment. In this position, you collaborate with academic departments and campus partners, serve as a liaison between students, faculty and staff, and refer students to appropriate resources. Additionally, you remain current with advising best practices, institutional policies, and technologies, and actively participate in professional development and required training.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100% FTE), **permanent** position. This position is **overtime eligible**. **Monthly Salary:** $4,050.92 - $5,829.37 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications* In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related 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.* Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.* Experience working in higher education.* Academic advising or student success experience.* Demonstrated ability to effectively and respectfully interact with students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds, and an understanding of the barriers student populations may face in higher education.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in a related field.* Experience using student information systems such as PeopleSoft, Banner, or similar platforms.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship**Area/College:** Academic Affairs **Department Name:** Advising Center **Location:** Vancouver Campus **Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].