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ACADEMIC COUNSELOR - SENIOR
ACADEMIC COUNSELOR - SENIOR
Req #: 226035
Department: UW TACOMA
Job Location: Tacoma Campus
Posting Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4944 - $5309 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website,
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found
University Academic Advising at the University of Washington Tacoma has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Advisor, Senior. This position will provide professional academic advising to current and newly admitted first-year and pre-major students, including students who are exploring academic options, working towards declaring a major, considering a change of major, and those who are returning to the University. This position is expected to work on campus but may be eligible for partial teleworking.
The Academic Advisor, Senior in University Academic Advising serves as a member of a professional team providing holistic advising services for undergraduate students who are:
- Clarifying their academic interests
- Preparing for admission to majors
- Pre-professionals
- Changing their academic goals
Specific responsibilities:
(75%) Advising
Provide live (email, online, by telephone and Zoom) one-on-one advising for individual students within an assigned advising caseload. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Educate students about the relationship between their personal strengths and interests, and opportunities in the University curriculum and beyond
- Empower students to cultivate a sense of purpose in their undergraduate education
- Help students overcome challenges that hinder academic performance
- Assist students to integrate their educational and career plans, concentrating attention on developing universal skills
- Guide students through University systems to avoid or overcome administrative problems
- Foster student understanding of academic major requirements to facilitate successful realization of academic, personal and professional goals
- Counsel students dropped from the University for low scholarship
- Outreach to students exploring their academic interests
- Serve as lead for advising services including pre-health and pre-law, liaison to Schools offering STEM programs (e.g. Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare Leadership, etc.), and teach the TUNIV 250 course.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members, major advisors, and campus colleagues (e.g. Admissions, Registrar, Equity and Inclusion, Veteran and Military Services, campus housing, Office of Undergraduate Education, Global Affairs, etc.), to help students integrate their academic, career, and personal goals.
- Participate in departmental and campus activities such as weekly staff meeting, Orientation, Commencement, and other program-specific events and workshops.
- Provide consultation to departments and programs throughout campus. This may include working on publications or serving as a resource for information and policy interpretation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of culturally competent academic advising or related experience with students in a diverse higher education setting.
- Experience advising students with a range of educational backgrounds including first generation college students.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information succinctly to individuals and groups; experience with public speaking.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and work a flexible schedule with some evening and/or weekend work.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Experience using computer programs such as MS Word, Access and Excel. Must be comfortable with data and proficient with computer technology.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
- Master's degree and 2 years academic advising or related higher education experience.
- Successful experience in developing and providing programs/services of significant value to students and the institution.
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
Expected salary: $4944 - 5309 per month
Location: Tacoma, WA Apply Now