Residency Advisor | Tuition Eligibility & Policy

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Residency Adviser at the University of Washington supports determining student residency classifications for tuition purposes and oversees waivers. The role involves advising students, coordinating with Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses, and applying state residency statutes to individual cases.

The position is full-time with a typical Mon-Fri 8am-5pm schedule and a hybrid option (1 day in-office, 4 days remote) at Schmitz Hall on UW Seattle campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of related experience advising individuals on complex processes, and interpreting state laws.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel current and prospective students regarding residency requirements and processes.
• Coordinate residency policy discussions across UW campuses (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) and partner offices.
• Review residency questionnaires and affidavits to determine eligibility for resident tuition.
• Prepare detailed explanations for denied requests and update student fiscal records.
• Support online application processes and assist with records management and archiving.
• Maintain current knowledge of RCWs, WACs, and related guidance affecting residency decisions.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Detail-oriented

Research and policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Workday

Slate

MyGrad

CollegeNet

SDB

EARS

Job description

The Residency Adviser at the University of Washington supports determining student residency classifications for tuition purposes and oversees waivers. The role involves advising students, coordinating with Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses, and applying state residency statutes to individual cases.

The position is full-time with a typical Mon-Fri 8am-5pm schedule and a hybrid option (1 day in-office, 4 days remote) at Schmitz Hall on UW Seattle campus.