Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 13, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1484-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

Academic Advisor | WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri Cites is now accepting applications for an Academic Advisor within the Office of Student & Academic Affairs. As an Academic Advisor you will provide holistic academic advising to undergraduate students from majors within the Carson College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. You will support students as they navigate the higher education environment, set academic and career goals, understand degree requirements, and connect with co-curricular opportunities such as internships, study abroad, undergraduate research, scholarships, leadership experiences, and employment.

In this role, you will also meet regularly with advisees, assist with course selection and registration, monitor academic progress, and help students develop strategies for success. You will support student success programming, academic intervention efforts, reinstatement processes, workshops, presentations, and collaborative initiatives that advance recruitment, retention, transition, and degree completion at WSU Tri-Cities.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 65% - Academic/Student Success Advising

• 15% - Administrative Functions

• 15% - Support Department, College, and University Success

• 5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

This is an on-site/in-person role at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.

Monthly Salary: $4,050.92 to $5,161.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits for Faculty and AP employees and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related 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 with academic or career advising and experience applying academic rules and regulations.

• Work experience using student records systems, such as PeopleSoft or Banner.

• Work experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to remain professional and courteous and interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability and willingness to occasionally work weekends and after hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Working knowledge of learning styles, first-year experience, retention strategies, academic success strategies, and career development.

• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students.

• Past work experience in academic and career advising at the post-secondary level.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities
Department Name: Academic & Student Affairs
Location: Richland, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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