Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Academic and Admissions Advisor in the Education Department. This position will advise a caseload of approximately 250 diverse teacher and principal candidates to ensure successful progress toward achieving their Colorado licensure degree or post-licensure endorsement. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education reports to the Chair of the Education Department and works collaboratively with a network of faculty advisors and staff within the Education Department and Western Colorado University as a whole. This position has two main areas of responsibility: student advising and admissions. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education will assist students through the completion of their academic plan provide success initiatives that help to retain high-quality students connect them to campus services and resources and provide opportunities for successful transition into employment. This position demonstrates a commitment to the principles of inclusivity by modeling caring people-centered relationships.

Responsibilities:

Advising:

• Provide comprehensive and supportive advising to prospective current and transfer students based on individual needs.

• Track and monitor student success and satisfactory academic progress toward curricular completion/graduation including students probation/suspension status registration and exceptions to policyrequests.

• Advise students before critical deadlines to discuss degree requirements student interests and University resources that provide assistance.

• Maintain thorough accurate pertinent electronic documentation of student records within FERPA guidelines and of individual advising sessions to gather feedback regarding overall program experience and improve advising experiences.

• Become knowledgeable of the different pathways/programs into teaching and educational leadership: for example 32 accelerated degrees minors emphases and added endorsements.

Admissions:

• Support recruitment efforts by taking appointments greeting visitors assisting with general inquiries via phone and e-mail.

• Guide and monitor prospective student applications through the online admission processes; review and process admissions documents.

• Communicate with students about available funding sources for future teachers and educational leaders.

• Work with public schools in Colorado the United States and across the globe to secure student teaching residencies for licensure students (approximately 100 per year).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in relevant discipline (education psychology counseling student affairs or another related field).

• Three (3) years of experience working in a student-focused role that involves collaboration with students faculty staff families and/or community partners.

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience collaborating with students faculty and staff families and or community members.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software including Word Excel Outlook etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic advising experience.

• Experience working in higher education and/or in K-12 schools including working with diverse populations.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and prioritize a wide variety of tasks following institutional and departmental procedures with close attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team with a high level of professionalism.

• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management Software (e.g. Banner WorkDay).

This is a 12-month primarily on-campus in-person position.

Compensation: The annual salary range is $ (Depending on experience and qualifications) and is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressing the minimum qualifications resume (unofficial) transcripts and contact information for 3 references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please contact the search committee chair Mandi Leigh with questions: .

Application Deadline is March 30 2026 at 11:59pm (MDT.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is hired.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS

It is the ongoing policy and practice of Western Colorado University to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age (40 and over) color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin ancestry race religion creed sex sexual orientation gender expression marital status or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .