Academic Advisor- McNair Program

Academic Advisor – McNair Program

Position Number: 2026010EP

Location:

Spokane, Washington

Salary Range: $47,572 – $57,099, based on education, experience, and skills.

We are seeking a skilled, team‑oriented Academic Advisor for the McNair Program. The Advisor will counsel students through the graduate school application process, especially PhD programs, providing writing instruction, review of statements of purpose, curriculum vitae, academic writing, and research materials. The Advisor will coordinate virtual events, facilitate small groups on research and writing, guide research projects, assist with recruitment and retention, and support students in interview preparation, acceptance decisions, and networking with faculty and alumni.

The Advisor will work closely with the director, faculty, and staff to develop program handbooks, website content, and promotional materials, while fostering a culturally competent environment that supports first‑generation, low‑income, and under‑represented students.

EWU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and disability insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members, discounted sports tickets, campus workout facilities, and free STA bus transportation. For additional information regarding insurance benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

• Experience in academic coaching, advising, counseling, or related field with individuals and groups.
• Understanding and experience in the graduate school application process at the college level.
• Strong knowledge of racial, economic, gender, LGBTQIA+, disability and other social justice issues and how to incorporate this into recruiting and preparing McNair participants.
• Knowledge of the graduate school application process.
• Excellent academic/technical writing skills.
• Desire to teach/instruct in program seminars.
• Understanding of the components of research writing.
• Experience working with undergraduates who are low‑income, first‑generation, and from under‑represented groups.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with scholars, staff, faculty, and work‑study students, using a culturally competent, anti‑racist, critical approach.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach supportive of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Assist students in academic preparation for graduate school using culturally competent and anti‑racist strategies (25% of time).
• Guide research projects (25% of time).
• Develop and facilitate virtual events such as panels, keynotes, and research presentations to meet grant objectives (25% of time).
• Assist in instruction of seminars in writing, research, and graduate school application documents (25% of time).
• Assist in recruitment and retention of scholars in collaboration with campus departments and community organizations (15% of time).
• Assist in the development of program documents, correspondence, promotional materials, and maintaining the McNair website (15% of time).
• Assist in planning and implementing day‑to‑day services of the McNair Scholar Program (10% of time).
• Collaborate with director, faculty, and staff in researching and updating best practices for serving first‑generation and under‑represented students (10% of time).

Physical and mental demands include extended periods of computer work, occasional travel, and communication with students. For a detailed description, contact Michael Brown (mbrown
163).

Background check is required prior to employment. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship is available. Immunization requirements: proof of MMR vaccination or waiver for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Public School Employees of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement applies.