Academic Advisor - Engineering

Department

College of Engineering Academic Advising

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Full Time

Salary set at $42,600/yr (20.48/hr)

Monday through Friday 8-5 evening and/or weekend hours required occasionally for events

No export control requirement.

Some universities have advising roles which are transactional. Ours are transformational!

We have two openings for this team & role currently, who will play a critical role in helping students navigate complex academic paths while contributing to a highly collaborative, team-driven environment. If you’re the kind of person who can challenge a student to do better and make them feel supported in the same conversation—you’ll fit right in here.

You’ll support student success, course selection, and academic/career goals for multiple departments within the college. You’ll advise engineering students concerning their academic plans, degree progress, and goals to assist them in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements and potentially assist departmental recruiting efforts by interacting with prospective students. You’ll have real conversations about academic and career goals, helping students connect the dots between where they are now and where they want to go.

Some students will be highly motivated and just need direction. Others may struggle with follow-through or procrastination—and that’s where your ability to balance empathy with accountability really matters.

These roles are designed for individuals who bring both structure and emotional intelligence to their work. Ideal candidates will:

• Be adaptable and comfortable adjusting their approach based on evolving student and team needs
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where compromise and shared ownership are valued
• Demonstrate empathy while confidently setting boundaries and holding students accountable
• Effectively support students who may struggle with procrastination or follow-through
• Be highly organized, with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Value diverse perspectives and use them to strengthen outcomes and decision-making
• Build strong, respectful relationships while maintaining clear professional standards

You’ll assist with the interpretation of academic policies, procedures and support services, and must maintain strict confidentiality. Successful candidates will collaborate with faculty, staff, and a team of advisors. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported by the college to ensure continuous growth in the role.

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 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 academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize procedures as needed. May assist 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. May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.

• Provide academic advising from recruitment to graduation, helping students plan and navigate degree requirements, course selection and academic policies.
• Provide clear academic guidance to students.
• Assist students in developing academic plans, advising students on course sequencing, enrollment and degree completion, while explaining program requirements.
• Communicate important academic deadlines, expectations and university policies to students.
• Assist…