Academic Advisor (Pool)

Central Washington University is recruiting an Academic Advisor to join our Advising team in Ellensburg, Washington. This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants that will be continuously screened on an as-needed basis. This role is an important member of our team as they support students' educational journey within the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $48,000 - $53,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: .

The Role:

This position provides academic advising, major exploration, and degree planning support to students at CWU. Academic advisors also provide outreach to students on academic warning, probation, and/or with academic alerts, and who are late to enroll for classes. This position plays a vital role in Student Success at CWU and shares the responsibility with faculty and staff to help facilitate strong rates of degree attainment and student retention. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

The Academic Advisor may be assigned to the following areas:

• Academic Advising - Exploratory
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Business
• College of Education and Professional Studies
• College of the Sciences
• William O.Douglas Honors College

Job Duties

Academic Advising
- Advise students about academic requirements and accessing resources to plan and assist with degree completion
- Counsel students about majors and minors, providing interventions and/or referrals as necessary
- Advise prospective and incoming first-year students and transfer students
- Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication
- Encourage students to make informed academic decisions and develop individualized academic plans
- Assist students with course articulation, and recommend appropriate academic course loads and course selections
- Analyze and interpret student data, transcripts, and placement results, as well as university policy and procedures
- Provide outreach to and assist students on academic warning, probation, and/or with academic alerts, to develop an academic success plan
- Maintain up-to-date Advisor Notes, documenting student participation and progress
- Design and deliver presentations to various audiences

Campus Partnerships
- Collaborate with the other advising areas, academic departments, and other university offices (e.g., Career Services)
- Support First Year Experience programs and Orientations where academic advising is concerned, providing information and support to new students
- Other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, email and/or similar software applications to produce professional written correspondence, create and maintain spreadsheets, and receive and respond to email inquiries, tasks, etc
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to accomplish tasks and projects
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student development, counseling, or related field
• Knowledge of student development theories and best practices in academic advising
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Belonging: Values the uniqueness of every individual and fosters an environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!


Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary : This position has a minimum annual salary of $45,303 and maximum annual salary of $63,424. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $48,000 - $53,000. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment : Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)


Working Conditions : Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.


Benefits : CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit: Benefits, Perks, and Leave


An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: .


How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
• Resume including work history, education, training; and
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening will be on an as-needed basis
This pool is open and continuously accepting applications. The department will contact applicants for interviews on an as-needed basis.

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.


Contact Information

Name: Mary Torres
Title: Talent Acquisition Advisor
Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Website: cwu.edu/academic-advising/

Please contact Human Resources a t View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.


Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.


Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance , 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io; or email View email address on click.appcast.io .

Reasonable Accommodations

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