Graduate Services Lead: Advising, Admissions & Training

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Counseling Services Coordinator to provide academic counseling to graduate students, oversee admissions, and guide program policies.

Based on the Seattle campus with possible hybrid work, the role develops onboarding for new staff, delivers training, and ensures FERPA compliance while coordinating with Graduate School, ISS, and other campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of graduate advising or student services experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in graduate education policies and student experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling to graduate students on program requirements and university policies.
• Oversee graduate admissions workflows and communication with applicants.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and professional development for graduate services staff.
• Maintain FERPA‑compliant student records and advising notes.

Skills

Graduate advising

Student services

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MyGrad

Slate

SDB

EARS

Workday

BI Portal

Job description

University of Washington's College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Counseling Services Coordinator to provide academic counseling to graduate students, oversee admissions, and guide program policies.

Based on the Seattle campus with possible hybrid work, the role develops onboarding for new staff, delivers training, and ensures FERPA compliance while coordinating with Graduate School, ISS, and other campus partners.