Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 13, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Business Title: Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 or 2
Employee Type: Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) invites candidates to apply for an Academic Advisor. As the Academic Advisor, you will provide advanced-level professional advising to students in the Department of Psychology. You will be responsible for providing guidance, advice, and support to faculty and staff in all matters regarding undergraduate student advising and program advising records. You will also serve as primary contact for advising inquiries, student graduation, undergraduate advising policy and procedures, and administration of the undergraduate advising system for the program. May supervise time-slip personnel. The successful candidate will begin as either a Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1 or Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2 depending on your level of experience.
Required Qualifications:
Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1:
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years academic advising 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 academic advising 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 of full-time academic advising experience in a college or university 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 academic advising 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.
Required Qualifications for All Candidates:
Demonstrated knowledge of electronic student data systems utilized in Higher Education.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office such as Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks effectively.
Experience conducting presentations.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications for All Candidates:
Knowledge of WSU student computer systems such as myWSU, WSU Imaging System, OBIEE and Outlook.
Demonstrated academic field specific knowledge.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Evidence of Skill in planning and performing multiple job tasks involving diverse groups of constituents.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
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.
The Department of Psychology at Washington State University is a dynamic academic community dedicated to advancing the science and practice of psychology through innovative research, high-quality education, and community engagement. With undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Clinical and Experimental Psychology, the department supports a wide range of research interests-from health psychology and neuropsychology to social and cognitive psychology. Faculty and students collaborate across campuses to address real-world challenges and promote mental health and well-being. The department is also home to the WSU Psychology Clinic, providing valuable training opportunities and services to the community.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Required documents: 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 (address your qualifications for the position)
External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' 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.
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