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The Academic Advisor’s primary function will be to mentor and advise prospective and current undergraduate students through their academic trajectory, lead orientations, aid recruiting efforts, plan student events/activities that directly support student success, and collaboratively bolster the work of the Student Success Team under the direction of the Director of Academic Services. This position serves upper- and lower-division Business students and is the designated Advisor for students in our Eastside Leadership Center (ELC) in Bellevue. This position does not include supervisory duties.

The ELC in Bellevue is the primary work location for this advising position. As of Winter quarter 2023, the ELC will be located on the Bellevue College campus. The ELC is a partnership between the UW Bothell School of Business and Bellevue College. Students in our ELC program can earn their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Supply Chain Management option or Entrepreneurship concentration. The ELC runs on a cohort model with a consistent course schedule for students who work and cannot easily alter their schedules each quarter. The cohort model appeals to students who like to learn within a group, and seek camaraderie, interaction, and support from others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Advising and Student Retention

Advise students remotely and in person at our Bothell and Bellevue ELC locations regarding academic planning, program eligibility requirements, degree and School of Business requirements, grant and scholarship opportunities, and career preparation

Educate students about the relationship between their strengths and interests, and opportunities in the University curriculum and beyond

Assist students in the interpretation of ELC program and university requirements and policies

In collaboration with the Director of Academic Services and Student Success Team, continually identify and develop student-friendly improvements in the Team’s work to attract, welcome, and facilitate underrepresented and minoritized students’ success

Create, maintain and/or provide accurate information on student success including academic progress, student engagement, success efforts, retention, and graduation

Track quarterly student progress using databases such as EARS, SDB, Slate, and spreadsheets such as Google and Excel

Collaborate with the Student Success Team on new student orientations and advising workshops

Ensure ELC student retention and reinforce the cohort model through planning and hosting activities and events to increase peer and faculty interaction

In coordination with the Direct of Academic Services, identify and implement innovative and streamlined advising processes through in-person and virtual channels

Participate as an active member of the university’s Community of Professional Advisors (CPA), maintain compliance with advising standards, and participate in advisor training and recommended professional development opportunities

Design and update orientation and onboarding materials and maintain student handbook of policies and procedures

Process petitions and paperwork for independent studies, internships, and specialty courses

Serve as School of Business representative in various campus committees and act as a liaison with the Registrar’s Office, CIE, DEM, and other campus partners

Recruiting Services and Event Planning

Work with School of Business colleagues to reduce and/or eliminate admission entry barriers for incoming students Educate Bellevue College Advisors about the ELC

Collaborate with colleagues in Bellevue College’s Business Transfer Program and UW Bothell Admissions to recruit Bellevue College students through activities such as hosting information sessions, visiting Bellevue College Business classes, and communicating with prospective students

Answer questions from internal and external prospective students regarding academic programs, admission requirements, transfer requirements, and degree requirements

Assist the Director of Academic Services and Marketing Specialist to develop processes, reports, strategies, events, marketing, and recruiting materials to track and enhance recruiting and admissions results

Assist with ELC web content updates

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Social Sciences, or related field from a regionally-accredited institution

At least 3 years of student advising, recruiting, or teaching experience in higher education

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Solid DEI lens and willingness to learn and grow

Good comprehension of advising strategies, best practices, and theory related to transfer students, first-generation students, and/or minoritized students

Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google documents, spreadsheets and presentations, and web applications)

DESIRED:

Experience working with students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds

Experience working with transfer students from community colleges

Ability to develop positive, productive relationships with students, university faculty, staff, and external partners

Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Experience with UW policies and student databases and systems (e.g., Navigate, SDB, EARS, Slate)

Comfort using and analyzing data

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The in-person work location for this position is located in Bellevue, with occasional meetings at UW Bothell

This position will have access to a private space for academic advising meetings within a shared office environment

The scheduled hours for this position align with the typical School of Business hours of Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the possibility of four 10-hour workdays in summers

This position requires the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment, orientation, convocation, and/or commencement events

This position reports to the Director of Academic Services

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.