Hybrid Residency Advisor & Policy Counselor

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Residency Adviser at the University of Washington Office of the University Registrar will determine student residency classifications for tuition and advise on waiver programs. This full-time hybrid role requires interpreting Washington state statutes and applying them to individual student situations, coordinating across campuses, and explaining policies at events.

Reporting to the Residency Team Manager, you will review applications and affidavits, maintain records, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ related experience advising individuals on completing complicated processes, making decisions in line with state and/or federal laws, and strong records organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel current and prospective students regarding residency requirements and waiver programs.
• Act as a residency liaison between the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses, and train admissions and residency staff on all three campuses regarding residency policy.
• Review residency questionnaire applications and documentation to determine residency eligibility and prepare letters of explanation when denied.
• Review applications and information for specialized programs and maintain records of residency change requests and changes in Washington residency laws.
• Maintain and update the office website and contribute to statewide discussions and training on residency requirements.
• Stay current on revisions to Washington RCWs and WACs and coordinate with various offices for residency processing.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Customer service orientation

Detail oriented

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Residency Adviser at the University of Washington Office of the University Registrar will determine student residency classifications for tuition and advise on waiver programs. This full-time hybrid role requires interpreting Washington state statutes and applying them to individual student situations, coordinating across campuses, and explaining policies at events.

Reporting to the Residency Team Manager, you will review applications and affidavits, maintain records, and stay current with