Senior Transfer Advising Counselor (Hybrid)

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle seeks an Academic Counselor – Senior to support undergraduate students in the Allen School. You will advise transfer and direct-to-major students, coordinate orientation, and lead transfer programming across quarters.

You will teach the transfer seminar, supervise undergrad TAs, and collaborate with faculty to guide students toward timely degree completion. A strong emphasis on inclusive, student-focused advising is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of student counseling or related experience.
• Experience with transfer admissions, advising, and orientation is preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and manage complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Meet with current and prospective students to plan schedules and degrees.
• Lead transfer student programming, orientation, and advising activities.
• Teach or co-teach courses like transfer seminars; supervise teaching assistants.
• Monitor progress, maintain records, and support degree completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-organization

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

University of Washington in Seattle seeks an Academic Counselor – Senior to support undergraduate students in the Allen School. You will advise transfer and direct-to-major students, coordinate orientation, and lead transfer programming across quarters.

You will teach the transfer seminar, supervise undergrad TAs, and collaborate with faculty to guide students toward timely degree completion. A strong emphasis on inclusive, student-focused advising is essential.