Senior Academic Counselor: Transfer & Student Success

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Allen School is seeking an Academic Counselor-Senior to provide comprehensive advising for undergraduate students, with a focus on transfer pathways, degree planning, and proactive student support. You will partner with faculty to guide students through complex requirements and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will lead transfer student programming, teach transfer seminars periodically, supervise teaching assistants, and help maintain advising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and at least three years of student counseling or related experience.
• Experience interacting with diverse student populations and complex student needs.
• Ability to manage multi-step processes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising current transfer and UW students on degree planning and requirements; manage a caseload of transfer and Direct to Major students.
• Lead transfer-focused programming and orientation for new majors; coordinate advisement and registration sessions.
• Instruct and supervise undergraduate teaching assistants for academic success courses; maintain records and participate in committees.

Skills

Diversity focus

Multi-step processes

Organizational skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Washington's Allen School is seeking an Academic Counselor-Senior to provide comprehensive advising for undergraduate students, with a focus on transfer pathways, degree planning, and proactive student support. You will partner with faculty to guide students through complex requirements and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will lead transfer student programming, teach transfer seminars periodically, supervise teaching assistants, and help maintain advising