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Senior Advisor
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Position Number: 5124897
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior Advisor

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
The Center for Academic Advising & Retention is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Senior Advisor.

The Senior Advisor directs people, processes, and projects related to college, major-specific, pre-professional, and/or undecided advising for students through their transition to faculty advising. This position provides professional advising leadership to ensure students develop academic plans that are consistent with their life, career, and educational goals. Our holistic approach to student development requires professional advisors to build and sustain ongoing educational relationships with the students that promote persistence, encourage resiliency, and improve academic achievement.
The Senior Advisor will consult regularly with university faculty, staff, and administration to maintain up-to-date awareness of university programs, information, technologies, and procedures; conduct group presentations/classes; and assist in planning and maintaining overall advising program. The Senior Advisor will work closely with the Degree Completion Coordinators to develop discipline specific advisor training materials for student success advisors and faculty.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 3, 2024 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree (any field).
Three (3) years of experience in academic advising or related work.
Two years of leadership experience.
Work experience utilizing theory-based practices to facilitate student success inside and outside of the classroom.
Demonstrated ability to work in a positive, collaborative manner to build partnerships and work effectively as a contributing member of an advising team in a fast-paced, high-stress university/college system.
Demonstrated experience using computer technologies such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and word processing.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and time while under pressure to meet deadlines.
Candidates must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in related fields such as adult education, academic advising, or counseling.
Two years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience in a college or university setting teaching college success strategies workshops or classes.
Professional advising experience of students in a college or university setting which includes a focus on advising, persistence, retention, or student success programs.
Fluency in a second language.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Job Duties:
% of Time: 40
Responsibility / Duty: PROVIDE TEAM LEADERSHIP, VISION AND MANAGEMENT

Direction of people may include hiring, new advisor training, professional development, cross-team project coordination, mentoring, supervision, and/or evaluation of professional advisors.
Collect and interpret data and develop consolidated reports for assigned areas of responsibility.
Oversee assessment and evaluation of programming and outreach effectiveness for assigned areas of responsibility.
Ensure communication plan follow-through for assigned areas of responsibility.
Develop and present CAAR staff and training and professional development in collaboration with professional advising, Student Success Collaborative, and campus partners staff.
Manage program entrance procedures and requirements for the colleges academic programs and/or EWU partner programs.
In partnership with Degree Completion Coordinators, train professional advisors on any or all of faculty advising assignment process, major readiness, major declaration, program entrance or application processes-and support transition of program entrance procedures and requirements for EWUs colleges and educational partners.
Collaborate with the Student Success Collaborative and Records and Registration to collect and update advising and articulation tools, information and materials.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 30
Responsibility / Duty: ASSIST IN PLANNING, DELIVERY, AND ASSESSMENT OF OVERALL ADVISING PROGRAM

Consult regularly and work collaboratively with university faculty, staff, and administration to maintain up-to-date awareness of university programs, information, technologies and procedures.
Use technology to identify students in need of intervention and develop intervention strategies.
Collaborate with the Degree Completion Coordinators to establish timelines and develop plans for routine communication and outreach for target populations.
Conduct group presentations and workshops.
Coordinate the activities connected with orientation and new student advisement.
Develop and deliver campus events as directed by the leadership team.
Collaborate with the Student Success Collaborative to maintain up to date Academic Planner templates and other degree tracking tools.
All other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 30
Responsibility / Duty: DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT

Provide academic advising to students with the most challenging situations, often referred by the advising teams.
Provide specialized advising, in consultation with academic department staff, for students entering programs with competitive, pre-requisite, and/or deadline-driven application procedures.
Assist students with developing their academic plans, consistent with their life, career, and educational goals, while ensuring steady progress towards graduation.
Determine student needs, identify types of academic problems/difficulties that individual students are experiencing, and refer them to appropriate services.
Build and sustain educational relationships with students in order to facilitate and enhance the student/university connection.
Inform students about EWU academic policies and procedures, educational planning tools, time management, study skills, and decision-making skills.
Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and deliver university skills curriculum and programming, including FYE.
Serve as Back-Up Advisor, addressing urgent advising needs and communications.
All other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Public School Employees of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Salary Information: The salary for this position is $46,805 (minimum) up to $56,167. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 03/20/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 03/29/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/11973

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.