Academic Advisor

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
November 16, 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, 1485-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:
Academic Advisor

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Academic Advisor is responsible for advising and supporting undergraduate students in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA). The individual will support recruitment and retention of students with a focus on first year student success. This position will assist students with selection of courses, degree planning, and monitoring of progress. This position will advise, counsel, and assist students in preparing for post baccalaureate education, internships, and career planning. The Academic Advisor will serve as a member of the Voiland College Student Success (VCSS) team and support the goals of this team through academic advising, recruitment, and other student success initiatives where appropriate.

The successful candidate will begin as either a Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 or Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2 depending upon their experience.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary:

Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1: $3,750.85 - $4,985 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2: $4,061.90 - $5,585 | 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:

Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience working with students in an educational setting or related 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.
  

Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience working with students in an educational setting or related 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. Positions who will lead or supervisor will require one or more years of full-time experience leading or directing the work of others.
  
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, with the ability to build trust and provide safe, supportive opportunities for students, from varied backgrounds, including, but not limited to, underrepresented, first generation, and/or high needs, to identify and pursue paths to graduation that support their educational goals and post-graduation plans.
  

Required Qualifications for both levels:

• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, work weekends, and work after regular business hours.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  
• Demonstrated experience advising undergraduate students.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite such as Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  
• Experience interpreting and administering academic policies.
  

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Master's degree in a related field.
  
• Experience providing student services in higher education institution.
  
• Experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
  
• Knowledge of WSU student computer systems such as myWSU, OBIEE, Microsoft Bookings, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
  
• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply WSU policies and procedures as related to student records and undergraduate program requirements.
  

About Voiland College Student Success - For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.

Location: Pullman, 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.

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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/Pullman-WA/Academic-Advisor_R-14187

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







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