Academic Advisor, Washburn Tech
- WIT-Administration
- Staff Full-time
Position Title: Academic Advisor, Washburn Tech
Department: WIT-Student Services
Advertised Pay: Low $40,000s
Campus Location: Washburn Tech
The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by February 10, 2024
Position Summary: Washburn Tech is committed to a model of Intrusive Academic Advising to promote student success. The Academic Advisor advises students concerning program exploration, entrance, and success, an appropriate academic schedule and sequencing, and applicable academic and program policies. Contact occurs on an individual and/or group basis, virtually, or by correspondence. The Advisor will advise students based on program interests and Unit needs to support student goals.
Essential Functions:
• Meets with current, prospective, transfer, returning, and at-risk (i.e. probationary) students and/or their parents to provide academic advising relative to their academic program or pathway, holistic student development, course scheduling, and other areas of educational counseling.
• Discusses Certificate and Associate degree options available at Washburn Tech and Washburn University to help students identify career options and develop academic plans to support their goals.
• Collaborates with Academic Advisors at Washburn University regarding student enrollment and sequencing in articulated programs.
• Educates students and/or parents on academic and program policies, for example, those relating to withdrawal, program dismissal, and academic standing.
• Serves an active role in connecting students with Career Services and appropriate placement centers to explore career opportunities and job placement.
• Forms effective relationships with program instructors to facilitate student success.
• Establishes and maintains program rosters to provide accurate data on students to the appropriate staff. Collaborates with Admissions and Recruiting to fill open program seats from the waitlist.
• Refers students to campus and community resources as part of a holistic advising model.
• Effectively uses the appropriate software program (currently Navigate Student Success Software) to manage a caseload of students, conduct proactive outreach and follow up on performance concerns, and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Attends professional workshops, trainings, and conferences to update knowledge and techniques related to advising, retaining, and graduating students.
• Advisors are assigned to specific programs at Washburn Tech and advise both high school and postsecondary students.
• Advisors are active members of internal Unit teams, CSSR, and Washburn Tech committees.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in higher education student personnel or working directly with post-secondary students to promote student success.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully independently and effectively in a collaborative, team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds who may possess a broad range of academic skills and goals.
Physical Requirements:
• Some evenings and/or weekends will require the advisor’s participation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Experience in academic advising and/or academic counseling
Full time Exempt Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
Background Check Required
Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.
Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.
Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
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