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Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic and Student Services, Early Care and Education, this advising position will support prospective and current students enrolled in the Early Care and Education (ECE) online degree completion program within the University of Washington’s College of Education. This position requires strong people skills, a desire to build relationships with prospective and current students in our online program, as well as, excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail and the ability to carefully track student progress. Our undergraduate student body is vibrant and diverse, and the ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing direct support to prospective and current students in a higher education setting.

This role is remote with occasional required in-person meetings and events on the UW-Seattle campus and in the community. This is a 50% FTE, temporary position that can last up to one year in duration.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ To support current ECE students, in collaboration with AD of Advising & Student Services:

+ Advise and counsel newly admitted and current ECE students on undergraduate degree requirements, maintain student plan-of-study documents, and assist students with registration.

+ Provide information and guidance to ECE students to resolve unique problems or situations; liaise with Continuum College, Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Financial Aid, and other student service units as appropriate

+ Attend weekly instructor meetings and collaborate with instructors to assist students in need of additional support with course requirements. Provide intensive, high-touch advising and coaching to students in need of additional support.

+ Participate in team projects such as orientation and application and scholarship review.

+ Assist with ECE events, including ECE Welcome Event and ECE Senior Presentations.

+ Manage course registration requests for ECE and ISS students.

+ Co-manage data related to admissions, registration, retention, and graduation, including survey data

+ As needed, assist Lead Admissions & Outreach Adviser in fielding inquiries from prospective students, including answering questions and providing appropriate resources, tools, and support for applying to the ECE program

+ Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree, to include a minimum of three years of experience working with students in a recruiting, advising or counseling capacity in a higher education setting.

Additional Requirements

+ Ability to use office productivity tools and communication tools (e.g. Outlook, SharePoint, Google Apps)

+ Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups.

+ Demonstrated ability to create working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain records; attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of the field of education as a discipline of study.

+ Familiarity with policies and procedures of the University of Washington, Washington State Community and Technical College system, and/or other institutions of higher education.

Pay Rate Information

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time.

Cover Letter Requirement:

+ An introduction

+ State the specific position for which they are applying

+ A summary of how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$65,004.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$67,500.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.