Hybrid Direct Admit Advisor – STEM Pathways

FHLB Des Moines; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's School of Engineering and Technology in Tacoma invites applications for a Direct Admit Advisor. You will guide current SET Direct students in selecting majors, planning coursework, and navigating academic challenges to support a successful student experience.

Responsibilities include advising in person and online, managing undergraduate major applications, chairing review processes, and using data to inform enrollment strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of higher education advising or admissions experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures for college admissions and degree progression.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising (70%): guide students in major selection, course planning, and goal setting.
• Application Management (20%): manage undergraduate major applications and admissions reviews.
• Program Support (10%): collect and analyze data to support enrollment and retention initiatives.

Skills

Student advising

Admissions processes

Data management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student data software

Job description

The University of Washington's School of Engineering and Technology in Tacoma invites applications for a Direct Admit Advisor. You will guide current SET Direct students in selecting majors, planning coursework, and navigating academic challenges to support a successful student experience.

Responsibilities include advising in person and online, managing undergraduate major applications, chairing review processes, and using data to inform enrollment strategies.