Student Affairs Advisor

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
January 18, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:
Student Affairs Advisor

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is seeking up to two (2) Student Affairs Advisor roles to support the Medical Doctor (MD) program. Both advisors will be based on the Spokane WSU campus.

The Opportunity:

The Student Affairs Advisor is an integral member of the Office of Student Experience team, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Programs. This position is responsible for developing and implementing student programming, executing student services, acting as a student resource, and functioning as a liaison with WSU departments and external constituents. The Student Affairs Advisor will act as the Student Affairs point of contact for assigned medical students during all 4 years of the MD program. This role will be based on the Spokane WSU campus and support assigned alpha (eg: A-L; M-Z) of medical students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing systems and methods for student programs and services; advising and mentoring students; preparing College of Medicine policy, procedures, and updates; developing and participating in student workshops and trainings; functioning as a liaison with University faculty, supervisors, and internal and external constituents; monitoring and evaluating student services and operational effectiveness through a continuous quality improvement lens; leading impactful changes when required.

The Student Affairs Advisor will handle complex tasks and use critical thinking as well as manage complex documentation.

Position duties and responsibilities will be performed in support of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine vision, mission, and values as well as institutional mission and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Student Advising: 50%
  
• Student Affairs Management: 30%
  
• Event Implementation and Special Projects: 15%
  
• Other: 5%
  

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: January 18, 2026 at 11:59pm. Candidate screening begins on January 5, 2026

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software including, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word as well Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  
• Ability to handle complex tasks and be able to use critical thinking as well as manage documentation.
  
• Have prior work experience with students.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and active listening.
  
• Experience with managing documentation.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and active listening.
  
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or other related area.
  
• Experience with medical school or other professional program policies and procedures.
  
• Experience with accreditation standards, preferably in a medical school or health professions related program.
  

About Department/College/Area/ Campus -http://medicine.wsu.edu/md/student-affairs/

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Office of Student Experience
Location: Spokane

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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