ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

Req #: 236163

Department: OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS & DIVERSITY

Posting Date: 06/28/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,625 - $5,775 per month

Limited Recruitment:


Other


Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf) Although open until filed, applications receive by July 19th will receive priority.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s (OMA&D) mission is to create pathways for diverse populations to access postsecondary opportunities, nurture and support their academic success, and cultivate a campus climate that enriches the educational experience for all. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. OMA&D provides a wide range of educational services to minority and educationally/economically disadvantaged students at the University of Washington and throughout the State of Washington. OMA&D has an outstanding opportunity for two Academic Counselors Grade 6- Student Services.

EOP serves over 6,500 undergraduate students with new student orientation, holistic and culturally responsive academic advising, financial aid guidance, scholarship opportunities, and a vast network of support from key campus partners, both internal to OMA&D and external, such as Housing and Food Services and the Office of the University Registrar. This position requires the use of sound judgment and thorough understanding of degree requirements and available student services. The position also requires an understanding of OMA&D and our mission to provide a wide range of educational services to underrepresented, first generation and educationally/economically disadvantaged students at the University of Washington and throughout the State of Washington.

The Academic Counselor will work with university staff, faculty, and community partners to serve UW OMA&D students. Working closely with other members of the Academic Counseling Services staff, this position will provide consistent outreach to students as well as coordinate and implement successful retention and graduation strategies for OMA&D students.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Primary responsibilities for the Academic Counselor include:

• Provide one-on-one developmental advising for a caseload of over 550 EOP undergraduate students. Participating in planning, development and implementation of programming and activities for students; providing personalized advising and counseling for EOP students in areas of academics, career, financial aid, financial management, personal issues, and graduate/professional school; provide regular, high volume drop-in advising hours; Perform outreach and strengths-based advising to students on their advising caseload who are on academic alert, academic warning, academic drop, or who are not meeting continuation requirements. (50%)
• Represent EOP in collaborative partnerships on and off campus; work with program staff to develop innovative programming that fosters the academic, social, and emotional well-being of EOP students and maximizes their opportunities at UW. Maintain liaison relationships with academic departments, administrative offices, and agencies which provide assistance to participants within and outside the university; collaborate with OMA&D and other university programs focusing on student retention, graduation, and success. (5%)
• Participate in regular EOP team, ACS, and OMAD staff meetings for continuous improvement purposes. Keep and maintain proper and timely student records and Compass notes. (5%)
• Engage students in research, internship, and leadership opportunities. Promote student preparation for graduate/ professional school opportunities in collaboration with the McNair Program and Early Identification Program. Assist and provide advocacy to students with administrative processes that impact their enrollment at the UW, such as Former Quarter Drop Petitions, Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Appeals or Reinstatement Petitions; provide students with letters of recommendation or support as appropriate. (5%)
• Participate with Lead EOP advisers in the program’s communication plan by designing and developing weekly newsletters that are emailed to all 6,500 EOP students. Develop all fliers and brochures for the EOP team and EOP Quarterly POD events. Help manage and develop relevant content for all of EOP’s social media accounts. (30%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (5%) REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of experience in academic advising or related experience. Demonstrates knowledge of academic degree requirements and curriculum, student services, and community resources; demonstrated history of working with a diverse multicultural student population, which includes working with low income, first generation, and/or underrepresented populationsEquivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED: Masters degree, familiarity with the administrative structure of a large university; experience navigating institutional barriers and demonstrated ability to be an effective advocate for diverse students; understanding of the complexities of identity formation and intersectionality; experience working with Tribal communities, immigrant communities, and/or marginalized communities; understands issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice Application Process: The application process 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.
  
  

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.