STARS Adviser

Job Description

The College of Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a STARS Adviser to join their Washington State Academic RedShirt (STARS) team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the STARS Program Manager, the STARS Adviser provides holistic advising and wraparound support that helps students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds thrive in engineering and computer science programs. Through individualized guidance, strategic interventions, and collaboration with campus partners, this role advances student success while contributing to a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Counseling/Advising/Success Coaching (60%)

• Provide holistic academic, professional, and personal advising/coaching and support students in developing individualized success plans.
• Monitor student progress, address barriers to success, connect students with campus resources, and facilitate academic planning.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive community, maintain student records, and advise on university and College of Engineering policies and procedures.

STARS Seminars (25%)

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of STARS supplemental seminars.
• Facilitate personal, professional, and leadership development through workshops, lectures, panels, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Build partnerships with UW departments, industry professionals, and mentors to enhance student learning and leadership development.

 

Programmatic and Administrative (15%)

• Develop and coordinate community-building, academic enrichment, and student engagement activities.
• Support STARS admissions, oversee student communications, and contribute to the Summer Bridge Program.
• Manage STARS Advising Interns, lead transition-focused curriculum initiatives, and maintain confidentiality of academic records.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of administrative, counseling, advising, and/or comparable experience with increasing levels of responsibility. 
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications 

• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and work independently. 
• Experience and/or strong commitment working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrated excellence, sensitivity and empathy in regularly and directly providing constructive feedback focusing on the particular performances, not the performer; ability to offer nonjudgmental feedback on students’ work, stressing self-awareness, opportunities to improve and ways to advance success. 
• Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills. 
• Affinity for and demonstrated high level of attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with
• frequent interruptions. 
• Ability, willingness and commitment to collaborate in a dynamic team-oriented environment that includes faculty, instructors, staff, and student workers.

Preferred Qualifications

• experience with increasing levels of responsibility. 
• Preference for familiarity with UW advising and administrative systems. 
• Demonstrated word processing and database skills for report production, presentations and creative flyers; excellent experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Access strongly preferred. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Application Requirement

Cover Letter Requirement

• An introduction
• State the specific position for which you are applying
• A summary of how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

About the Team

The STARS program is a nationally recognized College of Engineering initiative that provides specialized, wraparound support to engineering and computer science students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Through a high-touch cohort model, STARS helps students develop the academic, personal, professional, and leadership skills needed to thrive and graduate. For more information about STARS, please visit https://www.engr.washington.edu/undergraduate-admission/pie/stars.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$67,200.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$74,400.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

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.

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.