AcademicCareer Advisor

Bellingham, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 54599 - 62788

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title	Academic/Career Advisor
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Academic Advising and Student Achievement Center supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The Academic Advising & Student Achievement Centers mission is to engage support and empower students to accomplish their goals and achieve success at WWU and beyond. The center provides a comprehensive set of services to (1) support students academic advising needs (2) help in navigating campus resources and (3) gain a better understanding of Westerns academic policies. AASAC ADEI Statement The Academic Advising and Student Achievement Center supports student success by integrating access diversity equity and inclusion in all areas of our work. We are committed to advancing a climate of equity and mutual respect with particular attention to the needs of all marginalized and under-represented groups of people. We are aware of and value interconnecting identities that involve all aspects of difference including but not limited to race ethnicity color sex gender identity sexual orientation socio-economic status educational background language culture national origin religion/spirituality age ability military/veteran status and political perspective. We are situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples and the experiences of Indigenous students staff faculty and community members are central to the environment we envision. Our office strives to be a space where all ways of being are respected.
About the Position	The Academic/Career Advisor works within a team of professional and student advisors in the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center (AASAC) the central undergraduate advising office at Western Washington this role one will employ a philosophy of strengths-based and student-centered advising to assist a diverse population of students. AASAC services and programs focus on all undergraduate students with a specific target toward supporting first year and transfer students students who are undecided about their academic goals and students experiencing academic this role one will assist students to develop academic and career plans consistent with their interests abilities and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve academic and personal this role one will also be responsible for supporting the mandatory Advising & Registration sessions for new students admitted to Western throughout the academic year. This is a full-time 12-month position that reports to a Senior Academic/Career Advisor. Some evening and weekend work is required in this position and staff are expected to be available to support A&R activities for fall registration (mid-July through August) and in the weeks leading up to the start of other academic terms. Position Duties/Responsibilities Direct Student Advising Provide individual advising to help students related to academic planning adding/dropping courses exploring and selecting majors/minors tracking graduation requirements understanding university policies etc. Interactions with students should support them in developing critical thinking problem solving and independent learning skills. Maintain awareness and understanding of critical advising and other University academic resources including University Catalog Programs of Study and policies academic department websites student academic resources across campus etc. Assist students in the major exploration process. This includes maintaining knowledge of career exploration resources understanding major declaration requirements connecting students with advisors in academic departments etc. Assist students in low academic standing to identify strengths address factors impeding their academic progress and navigate campus resources to promote success. Provide advising support for students being readmitted to Western to develop academic plans upon returning. Provide accurate and timely referrals to university offices and resources as needed. Support Targeted Outreach Efforts Assist in outreach campaigns that strategically and intentionally support the needs of uniquely identified groups of students. Assist with the advising related to the quarterly undeclared high credit outreach (105-credit) Engage in outreach activities with academic departments other student service offices and student groups to promote integrated academic advising planning to foster inclusivity and to provide support towards student achievement. Group Advising and Workshops Collaborate with others in the planning and delivery of Advising & Registration sessions for new students. Conduct workshops as needed and/or requested (e.g. residence halls classrooms departmentally organized workshops) that address academic success and personal development. Participate in workshops and/or panel discussions as requested by other departments. Assist in the coordination of special events and programs as requested. Administrative Functions and Professional Development Document student advising appointments and activities. Utilize various online tools and technologies including but not limited to Degree Works EAB Navigate SharePoint Zoom Banner Microsoft 365 (e.g. Outlook Teams Word OneNote Excel PowerPoint). Attend staff meetings and other committee meetings as assigned. Serve on college-wide committees and task forces as approved by department. Pursue professional development opportunities that advance ones knowledge of changing student demographics and best practices in student retention with a particular focus on access diversity equity and inclusion. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree (completed by start date) Minimum of one years experience in academic advising educational planning or academic success coaching at the post-secondary level. Demonstrated experience supporting diverse traditionally underrepresented or under-served first-generation low-socioeconomic or non-traditional populations Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and faculty as a contributing team member Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give effective presentations provide individual advising and conduct outreach to targeted groups Experience utilizing various technology and software such as Microsoft 365 Teams Zoom etc.
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration Education Counseling School Counseling or a related field Experience advising in an office with a wide scope serving first year and undeclared students Ability to integrate academic advising and career development components when assisting students in formulating academic plans Experience using student records systems and advising platforms Experience using the EAB Navigate platform Fluent in two or more languages
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	Hiring range is $54599 - $62788/year depending on qualifications and experience. Through longevity this position tops out at $70978.
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. A complete application includes the following: (1) A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) and resume addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and each of the required and preferred qualifications. (2) An Access Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) statement: ADEI are core values at Western Washington University. Attach a statement (500 words max) that includes examples of your demonstration and commitment to ADEI and how you will contribute to further implementation of these values at Western through your work with the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center. (3) The names and contact information of 3 professional references.
Closing Date Notes	Application review begins October 30 2025; position is open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity compliance with applicable laws WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color national origin age citizenship or immigration status pregnancy use of protective leave genetic status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed religion veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MS 9021) 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation please contactHuman Resources Disability Services 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Westerns campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Position TitleAcademic/Career AdvisorAbout the UniversityWestern Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of ...

Position Title	Academic/Career Advisor
About the University	Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department	The Academic Advising and Student Achievement Center supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. The Academic Advising & Student Achievement Centers mission is to engage support and empower students to accomplish their goals and achieve success at WWU and beyond. The center provides a comprehensive set of services to (1) support students academic advising needs (2) help in navigating campus resources and (3) gain a better understanding of Westerns academic policies. AASAC ADEI Statement The Academic Advising and Student Achievement Center supports student success by integrating access diversity equity and inclusion in all areas of our work. We are committed to advancing a climate of equity and mutual respect with particular attention to the needs of all marginalized and under-represented groups of people. We are aware of and value interconnecting identities that involve all aspects of difference including but not limited to race ethnicity color sex gender identity sexual orientation socio-economic status educational background language culture national origin religion/spirituality age ability military/veteran status and political perspective. We are situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples and the experiences of Indigenous students staff faculty and community members are central to the environment we envision. Our office strives to be a space where all ways of being are respected.
About the Position	The Academic/Career Advisor works within a team of professional and student advisors in the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center (AASAC) the central undergraduate advising office at Western Washington this role one will employ a philosophy of strengths-based and student-centered advising to assist a diverse population of students. AASAC services and programs focus on all undergraduate students with a specific target toward supporting first year and transfer students students who are undecided about their academic goals and students experiencing academic this role one will assist students to develop academic and career plans consistent with their interests abilities and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve academic and personal this role one will also be responsible for supporting the mandatory Advising & Registration sessions for new students admitted to Western throughout the academic year. This is a full-time 12-month position that reports to a Senior Academic/Career Advisor. Some evening and weekend work is required in this position and staff are expected to be available to support A&R activities for fall registration (mid-July through August) and in the weeks leading up to the start of other academic terms. Position Duties/Responsibilities Direct Student Advising Provide individual advising to help students related to academic planning adding/dropping courses exploring and selecting majors/minors tracking graduation requirements understanding university policies etc. Interactions with students should support them in developing critical thinking problem solving and independent learning skills. Maintain awareness and understanding of critical advising and other University academic resources including University Catalog Programs of Study and policies academic department websites student academic resources across campus etc. Assist students in the major exploration process. This includes maintaining knowledge of career exploration resources understanding major declaration requirements connecting students with advisors in academic departments etc. Assist students in low academic standing to identify strengths address factors impeding their academic progress and navigate campus resources to promote success. Provide advising support for students being readmitted to Western to develop academic plans upon returning. Provide accurate and timely referrals to university offices and resources as needed. Support Targeted Outreach Efforts Assist in outreach campaigns that strategically and intentionally support the needs of uniquely identified groups of students. Assist with the advising related to the quarterly undeclared high credit outreach (105-credit) Engage in outreach activities with academic departments other student service offices and student groups to promote integrated academic advising planning to foster inclusivity and to provide support towards student achievement. Group Advising and Workshops Collaborate with others in the planning and delivery of Advising & Registration sessions for new students. Conduct workshops as needed and/or requested (e.g. residence halls classrooms departmentally organized workshops) that address academic success and personal development. Participate in workshops and/or panel discussions as requested by other departments. Assist in the coordination of special events and programs as requested. Administrative Functions and Professional Development Document student advising appointments and activities. Utilize various online tools and technologies including but not limited to Degree Works EAB Navigate SharePoint Zoom Banner Microsoft 365 (e.g. Outlook Teams Word OneNote Excel PowerPoint). Attend staff meetings and other committee meetings as assigned. Serve on college-wide committees and task forces as approved by department. Pursue professional development opportunities that advance ones knowledge of changing student demographics and best practices in student retention with a particular focus on access diversity equity and inclusion. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications	Bachelors degree (completed by start date) Minimum of one years experience in academic advising educational planning or academic success coaching at the post-secondary level. Demonstrated experience supporting diverse traditionally underrepresented or under-served first-generation low-socioeconomic or non-traditional populations Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and faculty as a contributing team member Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to give effective presentations provide individual advising and conduct outreach to targeted groups Experience utilizing various technology and software such as Microsoft 365 Teams Zoom etc.
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration Education Counseling School Counseling or a related field Experience advising in an office with a wide scope serving first year and undeclared students Ability to integrate academic advising and career development components when assisting students in formulating academic plans Experience using student records systems and advising platforms Experience using the EAB Navigate platform Fluent in two or more languages
Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary	Hiring range is $54599 - $62788/year depending on qualifications and experience. Through longevity this position tops out at $70978.
Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. A complete application includes the following: (1) A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) and resume addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and each of the required and preferred qualifications. (2) An Access Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) statement: ADEI are core values at Western Washington University. Attach a statement (500 words max) that includes examples of your demonstration and commitment to ADEI and how you will contribute to further implementation of these values at Western through your work with the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center. (3) The names and contact information of 3 professional references.
Closing Date Notes	Application review begins October 30 2025; position is open until filled

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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