Student Leadership and Connection Advisor; Vancouver, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 11, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1481- - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1 Business

Title:

Student Leadership and Connection Advisor (Vancouver, WA) Employee Type:
Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Student Leadership and Connection Advisor, you will be responsible for the advising, mentoring and leadership development of clubs, the Student Activities Board and the ASWSUV Election Board. Additional supervision opportunities available. In this position, you will be responsible for providing individual and organization leadership development, administrative oversight of student organization and event budgets, implementation of policies and procedures, and you will support student life.

Additionally, you will plan and implement large scale programs and represent OSI on campus-wide committees.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,050.92 - $4,443 Monthly | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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.

• 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
• employee tuition waiver

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/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 experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Leadership Studies, or a related field.
• Experience supervising student employees, peer educators, or student leadership teams.
• Knowledge of student organization policies, student conduct processes, and risk management practices in a university environment.
• Experience using leadership competency frameworks, student learning outcomes, or co-curricular assessment methods.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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.

Time Type:
Full time Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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.

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