Academic Advisor Academic & Student Affairs

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 25, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1484-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:
Academic Advisor | Academic & Student Affairs

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

Summary of Duties

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing counseling and advising support to WSU Tri-Cities prospective and current students as part of the Academic Advising Center. The incumbent will help students navigate through their college experience successfully; will counsel students on resources available at the campus and make referrals when necessary. The incumbent will be a member of a collaborative team that also assists with New Student Orientation and other essential non-academic services that assist students in degree persistence.

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: June 25, 2025

This is a full time (100.0% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,940.14 | 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:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience.
  
• Or 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 excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment.
  
• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use office software such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks effectively.
  
• Experience conducting presentations.
  
• Demonstrated public speaking skills/experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field.
  
• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
  
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work independently.
  
• Knowledge of curriculum management practices, processes and policies.
  
• Experience working with and maintaining student records.
  
• Familiarity with Washington State University academic rules and regulations.
  

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - https://tricities.wsu.edu/

Area/College: WSU-Tri Cities
Department Name: Academic & Student Affairs
Location: Richland, WA

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.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Richland-WA/Academic-Advisor---Academic---Student-Affairs_R-13613

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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