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Advisor | TRIO Student Support Services, WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

Washington State University · Richland, WA · 3 mo ago
Training$4k–$5k/moFull-time

This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary, overtime-eligible, on-site position located on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA. Expected end date: August 31, 2030; renewal dependent on funding and need.

About the role

Washington State University Tri-Cities and TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) is seeking an Advisor to provide personal coaching and academic advising support to TRIO participants who are first-generation, limited-income students, and individuals with disabilities.

Duties include outreach and retention efforts, development of TRIO programming, serving on committees, creating academic plans, and collaborating with campus services such as career services, financial aid, registration, and student activities.

Percentage breakdown of duties:

  • 55% – Academic advising & personal coaching
  • 20% – Programming
  • 15% – Administration
  • 5% – Recruitment
  • 5% – Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Help students navigate their college experience by assessing academic skills and determining best approaches for academic improvement and development.
  • Provide campus resources and referrals as needed.
  • Conduct outreach and retention efforts.
  • Develop and implement TRIO programming.
  • Serve on committees.
  • Create academic plans in collaboration with students.
  • Collaborate with career services, financial aid, registration, student activities, and other student services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience working with students in educational, community, or other developmental settings.
  • Willingness and ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, with occasional supervisory responsibility of students.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and experience conducting presentations.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
  • Ability to prioritize job tasks effectively.
  • Professional or personal experience working with a diverse group of students and their families such as first-generation students, low-income students, and/or students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Bilingual: fluent oral and written communication skills in a language other than English.
  • Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and leadership, including the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
  • Experience working with and maintaining student records.
  • Experience with Washington State University business policies and procedures and/or federal grant regulations, such as a TRIO program, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), High School Equivalency Program (HEP), GEAR Up, or similar grant programs.

Pay

Monthly salary: $4,050.92 – $5,100.00. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

  • Paid sick and vacation leave.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
  • Retirement and deferred compensation options.
  • Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Employee tuition waiver.

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