Job Information
University of Washington SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISER in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 233767
Department: SCHOOL OF ART + ART HISTORY + DESIGN
Posting Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 05/17/2024
Salary: $5,226 - $6,468 per month
Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design (SOA+AH+D) engages and educates students in essential issues of visual history and literacy, the creative process and visual communication, and innovative and socially responsible design. We work closely with leaders in the arts, academic and business communities to ensure that our students understand the role that this education will play in their future success as professionals and global citizens. SOA+AH+D has approximately 40 faculty and 23 staff members serving approximately 600 undergraduate and 60 graduate students plus more than 1,000 non-majors enrolled in our courses. We are seeking highly qualified candidates to fulfill the role of Academic Adviser.
The School’s commitment to diversity extends to the recruitment of faculty, staff, and students who exhibit a dedication to creative and academic excellence and who demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse spectrum of populations. The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint ( www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/ ).
The School of Art + Art History + Design, in the College of Arts and Sciences, has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Adviser in the Advising and Academic Services Office. This role serves as the primary administrative link for undergraduate students to the School, College, and the University by coordinating practices, policies and programs that help guide and support student learning. The Academic Adviser is responsible for advising prospective students, pre-majors and declared undergraduate majors in the School of Art + Art History + Design, communicating academic policies and processes to aid students in decisions about their academic progress within the School and beyond. Not only does this role work frequently with students, but also collaborates frequently with faculty regarding academic policies, course curriculum, and student concerns. This role works under the supervision of the Director of Academic Advising. This position interacts with the Director of Advising, Director of the School, Administrator, Division and Program Chairs on various academic services projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Academic Advising (80%)
Advise Art, Art History and Design undergraduate students in-person, via online video conference, via phone and email to guide students through a goal-centered, transparent, and accessible University experience.
Advise students on admissions and course requirements for the School’s different undergraduate degree programs and concentrations.
Advise prospective students and pre-majors on specific UW and School undergraduate degree requirements.
Maintain strict standards of confidentiality and discretion according to FERPA and University Policies.
Work with students to address concerns and complaints by informing and connecting them with School and University health, wellness, and safety resources.
Support students as they explore classroom to career pathways and highlight alumni connections.
Other duties as assigned.Student Services (20%)
Maintain a welcoming and supportive advising climate for all students.
Work with faculty and or students to address academic misconduct concerns.
Develop and coordinate new and existing programs and events to enrich student learning experiences in the School and the University.
Collaborate with colleagues in the Academic Advising Office on the following:-Organize and lead activities and events for students including Information Sessions, Freshmen and Transfer Advising and Orientation Sessions, Graduate Student Orientation, Graduation Celebration, Division of Design Admission Process, Scholarship Reception, Student Voice Project (SVP), Alumni Network, and the Free Materials Library and other School and University-wide events.-Represent the School at various College and University meetings and committees. Stay informed on updates and changes to academic advising practices, policies, and procedures.-In coordination with faculty, administer and manage the School’s Scholarships and awards process.
Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience working with undergraduates in a college or university setting.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Practice developing or managing policies, programs and events that enrich learning and experiences for students.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
Commitment to serving and supporting a diverse student body. Demonstrated dedication to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite/Google suite.
Experience working in a collaborative team environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education or work experience in the arts.
Interest and investment in the value of arts education.
Have working knowledge of databases designed to provide information for and about students.
Familiarity with UW administrative systems or their equivalents: Student Data Base, Electronic Academic
Records System, BI Portal, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Time Schedule and MyPlan.
Familiarity with UW academic policies and processes.
Understanding of the student experience and the educational mission of a research-intensive public institution. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.