Academic Advisor
WSU CareersWashington, United States
Posted May 29, 2026
49200 - 49200 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washingtonâs land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens â locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the state of Washington and online through its Global Campus. WSU employs approximately 6,000 faculty and professional staff and the University deeply values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. WSU students represent diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 10 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington, and approximately 6.8 percent are international students. WSU annually awards more than $280 million in scholarships and financial aid to approximately 17,000 undergraduate students
Job Description
The Academic Advisor will provide holistic, student-centered advising to undergraduate business students, supporting their academic, personal, and professional development through proactive engagement, individualized academic planning, and goal setting.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree and two (2) yearsâ experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience
- Experience with academic/career advising, and experience applying academic rules and regulations
- Work experience using student records systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, Banner)
- Work experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Zoom
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to remain professional, courteous, and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
- 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
- Employee tuition waiver
