Academic Advisor Senior

Job Description

ACADEMIC ADVISOR SENIOR

Req #: 167056 Department: UW TACOMA Job Location: UW Tacoma Posting Date: 04/30/2019 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Shift: First Shift Notes: There are 2 openings for this position.
Although open until filled, priority application date is May 20, 2019.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
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The University of Washington Tacoma is a growing, urban-serving university that is deeply invested in its local communities. 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 here .
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 freshmen 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.
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
The Academic Advisor, Senior uses professional knowledge and experience with University resources to empower students to identify interests and match personal strengths with educational and career opportunities. Important aspects of the work include asset-focused, learning-centered advising, understanding of the relationship between education and career, attention to detail, frequent contact with the University’s administrative system, and active engagement with the faculty and staff in the academic program for first-year students.
Specific responsibilities:
Provide 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

Offer drop-in, group advising and outreach to students exploring their academic interests
Serve as lead for advising services (e.g. Academic Alert, workshops and events, major and career assessments, TUNIV 250 Husky Success course instructor).
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 events such as orientation, commencement, and other program specific events and workshops

Serve as liaison to UW Tacoma programs, departments and committees

Provide consultation to departments and programs throughout campus. This may include working on publications or serving as a resource for information and policy interpretation
Other duties as assigned
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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Application Process:
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