ACADEMIC ADVISOR - SENIOR
University of Washington
- Seattle, WA
- $6,100-6,600 per month
- Permanent
- Part-time
Req #: 231577
Department: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible
Posting Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $6,100 - $6,600 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.While this position is open until filled, the priority application date to apply and to be considered is March 22nd, 2024.Together with world-class partners, the University of Washington's College of Engineering is developing a new generation of innovators. A national leader in educating engineers, each year the College turns out new discoveries, inventions, and top-flight graduates, all contributing to the strength of our economy and the vitality of our community. As a College of Engineering employee, you can help create a real impact for our students, faculty, friends, and fellow staff while joining a community of innovators committed to building a culture where all members thrive, are valued, and feel a sense of belonging.POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Academic Adviser provides advising, programs, and services to support first-year Engineering Undeclared students who are clarifying their academic interests and goals and preparing for entry into majors. Additionally, this position will support transfer student outreach, recruitment, & successful transition to the College. Important aspects of the work include developmental, learning-centered advising, strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and attention to detail. Collaboration with current students and prospective transfer students, university staff, various academic and administrative units on campus, and community colleges will be required.The Engineering Advising & Student Engagement (EASE) Center provides student programming and advising for a population of roughly 1,100 first-year undergraduate Engineering Undeclared students. The mission of the EASE team is to create opportunities for engineering exploration, foster an intentional, inclusive community, and empower students to maximize their UW experience.As educators, advisers partner with the campus community to cultivate our students' intellectual development. As guides and advocates, advisers collaborate with students to craft a transformative educational experience so that they may become informed, articulate, and thoughtful students at the university and citizens of the world. Our team is committed to continuous learning and growth both for ourselves and our students and we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Undeclared Academic Advising (65%)
- Serve as assigned academic adviser for a caseload of around 300 Engineering Undeclared students. Provide one-on-one developmental advising that includes helping students:
- Develop a sense of purpose in their undergraduate education.
- Seek out clubs, internships, undergraduate research opportunities, and personal development.
- Overcome difficulties that hinder their academic performance.
- Integrate their education and career plans.
- Develop transferable, lifelong skills (i.e., critical thinking, communication, reflection).
- Interpret departmental, College and University requirements.
- Navigate the complexity of a large institution.
- Provide regular, high volume drop-in advising hours accessible to all ENGRUD students.
- Perform outreach and strengths-based advising to students on advising caseload who are academically at risk and/or are not meeting continuation requirements.
- Connect with other campus units (Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, College of Engineering departmental advising, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Academic Advising, University Registrar, First Year Programs, Undergraduate Admissions, etc.) as necessary to provide holistic advising services to Engineering Undeclared students.
- Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to plan, market, and execute Engineering Exploration Night, the EASE team's second-largest annual signature event.
- Review and assess students' Placement Request Forms to support the placement process of Engineering Undeclared students into engineering majors.
- Support development and implementation of workshops around topics such as registration and placement preparation.
- Assist in the delivery of the college's major programs such as Admitted Student Day, Advising & Orientation, Engineering Launch, etc.
- Support the prospective transfer student population (TR Thursday) by providing advising appointments with the overall goal of facilitating an efficient transfer for community college pre-engineering students.
- Collaborate with the Recruitment & Youth Engagement Program Manager to support outreach and yield efforts for prospective community college transfer students.
- Collaborate with departmental advisers to support transfer students' transition into the College of Engineering.
- Contribute to the process of updating engineering major sample four-year plans annually.
- Support Emerging Leaders in Engineering application review in winter quarter.
- Assist with supporting front desk employees on issues relating to triaging email, telephone, and walk-in inquiries. Provide backup support to the engradv email account.
- Communicate with College of Engineering IT and web development teams to make updates as needed to MyENGRUD and CoE websites.
- Participate regularly in professional development activities to support learning, growth, and best practices.
- Perform duties as assigned to support the broader goals of the Student Academic Services team.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Science, Engineering, or Humanities Discipline.
- Two-three years of student-facing work such as advising, student counseling, or teaching experience.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and ability to articulate ideas clearly.
- Ability to identify areas for improvement, set priorities, and initiate solutions as a strong independent contributor and collaborative team member.
- Demonstrated organizational skills including effectively managing various tasks in the context of a fast-paced environment while ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and quality results.
- Ability to provide an empathetic, yet professional and efficient approach to working with students from diverse backgrounds and those with a spectrum of personal and academic challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully organize, plan, and execute small and large-scale projects and events.
- Commitment to continual learning and self-improvement.
- Flexibility and availability for working weekday evening and/or weekend events.
- Frequency is anticipated to be around 1-2 times a quarter.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.