Academic Coordinator/Advisor | School of Design and Construction

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

October 20, 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 Coordinator/Advisor | School of Design and Construction

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the School of Design and Construction (SDC) Academic Coordinator/Advisor, the majority of your responsibilities will include duties such as, but not limited to, academic coordination and advising for prospective and current undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program in the SDC; analyzing applications for certification; assessing academic level; responding to academic inquiries; academic advising, including developing individual academic plans; educating students in the areas of academic planning, interpretation of department, school, college, and university requirements, degree requirements, career exploration, and other related matters; counseling non-students about possible admission to university programs; providing academic planning advice for prospective transfer students; and providing support for processes associated with admission to the major.

The position has additional duties outside of student advisement essential to the effective operation of academic programs at the SDC, such as participating in program development for academic advising; coordinating student advising workshops and campus visits; providing coordination and support for recruitment and retention activities; assisting with the development of unit procedures and methodologies; and contributing to the management of program data collection and assessment activities.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | 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 offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time academic advising experience at a college or university or related education/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.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated experience with computer software and programs, specifically the Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn new software and programs quickly. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Willingness and ability to travel and work evening or weekend hours as necessary for recruitment activities.
• Experience with academic advising and related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative presentations to students and parents.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience creating database queries and generating reports.
• Understanding of, and ability to apply, WSU policies and procedures as related to student records and degree program requirements.
• Knowledge of university computing systems such as the myWSU Advising Module and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE) as well as Slate.
• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
• Master’s degree in related field and more than 2 years of full-time experience with academic advising.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department: School of Design + Construction | The School of Design + Construction is committed to providing a transformative, integrated design and construction education. We produce and share practical knowledge through research and instruction for the betterment of society, the environment, and the construction industry. We offer accredited degree programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction management.

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Design and Construction
Location: Pullman, 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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