Academic Coordinator​/Advisor

Academic Coordinator/Advisor

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 9, 2026

Available Title(s): 1484- - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1

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Title:

Academic Coordinator/Advisor

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligible.

As an Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1, you will have primary responsibility to provide quality, holistic academic advising and coaching services to students at Washington State University in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. This position will carry an academic advising load reflecting a diverse student population; participate in the delivery of Murrow Center for Student Success services to include drop‑in advising, advising appointments, and related advising events to include assistance with reviewing and on occasion presenting advising related material for Com 138, and represent the Murrow College at recruitment and orientation programs.

Additionally, you will provide information and clarification regarding university and college‑specific academic policies and procedures.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel and work some evening and weekend hours.

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating internship program information for evaluation.
• Experience working with, and maintaining, student records.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy, demanding, service‑oriented office.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of curriculum management practices, processes and policies.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University.

Pullman, WA

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.

• Resume
• 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.

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