Nursing Student Advisor

Available Title(s): 1485-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title: Nursing Student Advisor

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Time Type: Full time

Position Term: 12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Nursing Student Advisor position in the College of Nursing (CON) provides critical academic advisement to potential, in-coming, and current students in the CON BSN programs (pre-licensure BSN and the RN-to-BSN).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: evaluation of transcripts for transfer credit/course equivalency; determination of prerequisites, interpretation and verification of departmental and university requirements; preparation and submission of graduation applications; counsel of students experiencing difficulties in program progression and course success; counsel of students experiencing financial, housing, and/or food insecurity; preparation and submission of student appeal forms and letters; providing letters of recommendation for student awards and/or scholarships; and advisement of students' academic plans of study; and counsel with faculty, task forces or committees re: student concerns and issues; and provision of student workshops.

The Advisor also has responsibilities in the area of recruitment, retention, and administration.

Occasional travel to national or regional conferences for professional development or to other campuses to complete responsibilities will be required.

Essential Duties:

• Advising - 55% • Admissions - 20% • Recruitment and Retention - 10% • Administration - 10% • Other - 5%

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years academic advising 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 academic advising experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. Positions who will lead or supervisor will require one or more years of full-time experience leading or directing the work of others.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively in a diverse team environment and a diverse student population. • Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use office software such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks effectively. • Experience conducting presentations. • Demonstrated public speaking skills/experience. • Demonstrated skills in leadership. • Valid Driver's License by the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field. • Experience providing student services in a higher education institution. • Experience working with diverse faculty, students and staff. • Understanding of and ability to apply WSU policies and procedures as related to student records and undergraduate program requirements. • Knowledge of curriculum management practices, processes and policies. • Experience working with and maintaining student records • Familiarity with Washington State University academic rules and regulations.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Nursing Department Name: Center for Student Excellence City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202 Department Link: https://nursing.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $6,092.00; commensurate with qualifications and experience 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by September 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required) • Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

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 https://hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4580920

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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