Academic Advisor, Carson College of Business, Vancouver Campus
The Opportunity
Do you have a passion for helping students achieve success in higher education? Consider applying online to our Academic Advisor position in the Carson College of Business.
You will be responsible for advising and providing program support to current and prospective students at the Carson College of Business. Your responsibilities include career and curriculum advising, participating in student recruitment activities, evaluating/maintaining the materials to support student admissions and retention, and contributing to the advancement of the Carson Career Amplifier Program.
You will also provide proactive outreach and service to currently enrolled students to ensure retention goals are met and exceeded. This involves coordinating with advisors, admissions, and other academic departments to create appropriate advising tools, as well as working with Carson College of Business faculty and other WSU (Washington State University) system-wide units on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies.
Duties include but are not limited to advising undergraduate students year-round, motivating students to set and achieve educational and career goals, conducting group advising sessions, assisting with Carson College orientation programming, and actively supporting student retention.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
80% Provide Academic and Student Success Advising
15% Contribute to the Academic & Student Success Team
5% Other duties as assigned.
Last Day Applications will be Accepted: July 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. Hybrid work schedule and flexible scheduling may be an option after the initial training period.
Monthly Salary: $4,051 - $4,644 | Grade 3 Zone 3 | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.
Benefits: 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment up to $1,500. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Required Qualifications
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. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with first-year success initiatives.
- Experience working with a diverse student population including non-traditional, first-generation college students and under-represented student populations.
- Experience working effectively in a team environment.
About WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.
As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.
Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name: Carson College of Business
Department Link: https://business.vancouver.wsu.edu/
Location: Vancouver, WA 98686
Application Instructions: 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.
1.Resume
2. A 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.
Background Check
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.
