Academic Advisor, Liberal Arts & Sciences

Job Story

Are you passionate about guiding students through their academic journey and helping them succeed? At the LAS Advising Center, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive student-centered team where advising is grounded in a developmental approach that encourages students to explore their goals, reflect on their experiences, and grow in confidence as decision-makers. What sets LAS apart is the opportunity for advisors to engage beyond traditional one-on-one advising—LAS advisors are encouraged to bring creativity and initiative to their work through teaching, leading workshops, developing programs, and contributing to campus partnerships and initiatives that shape the student experience.

Job Summary

Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality. Provides administrative support for department programs and services.

Essential Functions

Provides students with information on how to complete their college degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services and resources when needed. Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to all academic policies and procedures. Assists in the development of and participates in recruitment and retention activities related to the student population such as monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal information. Conducts credit and/or non-credit bearing seminars, classes, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: You’ll work closely with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, providing holistic support that goes beyond course selection. You’ll be:

• Facilitating Meaningful Conversations: Guiding students through academic and career decisions using a developmental advising approach that encourages reflection and ownership.
• Collaborative: Partnering with faculty and campus partners to align advising with academic programs and student success initiatives.
• Resourceful: Connecting students to campus resources that support academic success, well-being, and career readiness.
• Designing Student Pathways: Creating personalized academic plans and supporting students through milestones such as major exploration and graduation.
• Teaching & Engaging: Leading workshops, seminars, and group sessions focused on student success, major exploration, and career development.
• Student-Focused: Creating a welcoming environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to seek guidance.
• Structured & Proactive: Managing a caseload with strong organization, anticipating student needs, and contributing to outreach and program initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in related field
• Two (2) years of experience in academic advising or related field
• One (1) year of experience in business, finance, project management or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with all LAS undergraduate programs in order to recruit new students and advise current students through graduation.
• Knowledge in the use of Degree Works degree audit, Banner, Navigate, Perceptive Content and other platforms and applications required for day-to-day advising.
• Familiarity with WSU student resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at a post-secondary level