Academic Coordinator & Advisor for Student Success

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement and other benefits

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 to provide holistic, student-centered advising, helping students plan courses, navigate degree requirements, and achieve successful outcomes. You’ll collaborate with departments, interpret curricula and policies, and maintain advising records to support retention and progression.

The role is full-time at the Vancouver Campus with a broad range of benefits, including paid leave, insurance, retirement options, and tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, student‑centered advising supporting academic planning, degree progression, and student success.
• Assist students with course selection, curriculum and policy interpretation, and use of academic tools.
• Monitor progress toward degree completion and maintain advising records.
• Support academic processes such as major admission, petitions, and reinstatement to promote student retention and degree attainment.
• Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners; serve as a liaison between students, faculty and staff.
• Remain current with advising best practices, institutional policies, and technologies, and participate in professional development and required training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Collaboration

Academic advising

Student success

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Experience in education

Tools

PeopleSoft

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State University is seeking an Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 to provide holistic, student-centered advising, helping students plan courses, navigate degree requirements, and achieve successful outcomes. You’ll collaborate with departments, interpret curricula and policies, and maintain advising records to support retention and progression.

The role is full-time at the Vancouver Campus with a broad range of benefits, including paid leave, insurance, retirement options, and tuition