Hybrid Student Activities Advisor

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington in Seattle seeks a Student Activities Advisor to support registered student organizations through event planning, budgeting, and policy guidance. You will coach leaders, interpret policies, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliant, engaging programs.

Responsibilities include advising RSOs on funding requests, keeping records, and reporting on engagement, with occasional evenings and telework up to one day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, social sciences, or related field.
• 1 year of experience advising student activities in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with Campus Groups student organization management software.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and student organizations on planning, managing, and assessing programs, events, services, and initiatives.
• Provide guidance on budgeting, financial stewardship, and use of allocated resources.
• Interpret and proactively explain institutional policies, procedures, and regulations to students and student organizations to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Communicate policies, procedures, service options, and expectations clearly, respectfully, and consistently.
• Support student learning and leadership development through coaching, education, and referrals.
• Serve as a liaison between student organizations and institutional stakeholders; advocate for student needs as appropriate.
• Review and approve fundraising permits, funding requests, and other similar activities.
• Advise the RSO Engagement Manager on emerging and ongoing issues among student organizations.
• Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc reports on RSO engagement, advising, and other relevant topics, areas, and initiatives.

Skills

Advising student activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, social sciences, or related field

Tools

Campus Groups

Job description

The University of Washington in Seattle seeks a Student Activities Advisor to support registered student organizations through event planning, budgeting, and policy guidance. You will coach leaders, interpret policies, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliant, engaging programs.

Responsibilities include advising RSOs on funding requests, keeping records, and reporting on engagement, with occasional evenings and telework up to one day per week.