• Job Description

  Req#: 501108

  Position Title	Pre-Admissions Advisor
  About the University	Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
  About the Department	Woodring College of Education supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
  About the Position	The Pre-Admissions Advisor assists students to develop academic and career plans consistent with their interests and aspirations and to utilize available resources to achieve academic success. The Advisor focuses on supporting students who have an interest in or who plan to enter Woodring programs, but who are not yet ready or eligible to apply. Job responsibilities include: Academic Advising Bridge advising related to pre-program, General University Requirements, prerequisites, and application and other non-program/major advising Respond to general inquiries, one-on-one advising, drop-in advising, group information sessions, group sessions in collaboration with Woodring College of Education/Western Washington University programs and resource offices Collaborate with departments to identify meaningful pre-program coursework for all types of students (Masters in Teaching, Direct Transfer Agreements, first year students, career changers, etc.) Coordinate with the DRR program coordinator to develop unique advising and resources for students participating in Woodring Pathway Programs. Facilitate Woodring programing for incoming university students such as: Transitions, Fall Advising, orientation. Coordinate advising with university Academic Department Advisors and Student Outreach Services Facilitate a seamless transition to department advisors/program coordinators for admitted Woodring College of Education students. Advise non-admitted students on alternative majors and career pathways Communicate and coordinate efforts with Teacher Education Admissions and the equivalent for programs in Health and Community Studies Support and sustain relationships with university student services and resources such as the Academic Advising, Student Outreach Services, Registrar, Financial Aid, Writing Center, etc. Program Development and Evaluation Identify and communicate best advising practices, student resources, and advising resources to college department/program advisors and program coordinators in the college Create systems that facilitate data collection and information sharing regarding incoming students and teacher education programs Develop and update advising materials (web, video, etc.) to provide clear, consistent, and meaningful information to interested/prospective students Provide regular feedback to WCE Departments regarding potential improvements to advising process and practices to remove barriers that students experience Reconvene the advisory team with members from each teacher preparation program to collaboratively develop a consistent and streamlined advising practices across departments and programs Build and maintain relationships with WWU Departments that prepare teachers The State HR classification for this position is Program Coordinator. This is an 11-month, cyclic position.
  Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree Two years of relevant work experience or equivalent related education experience Ability to work as part of a team and independently under supervision Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of potential students and their families as well as current WWU students, staff, and faculty Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and analytical skills High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Outlook, Word and Excel Demonstrated proficiency updating and maintaining websites
  Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with Woodring Teacher Preparation Programs major Familiarity with WWU initiatives that help students succeed (e.g., Degree Works) Familiarity with WWU academic requirements and academic advising Familiarity with Drupal Familiarity with TEM and Banner
  Conditions of Employment	All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
  Salary	$3,691 - $4,817/month depending on qualifications and experience
  Benefits Information	Benefits Overview for Classified Positions
  Bargaining Unit	This position is part of bargaining unit A and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.
  Application Instructions	Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please provide a separate statement (maximum length 500 words) addressing your demonstrated commitment to supporting an organizational culture that emphasizes accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI). In the statement, please include examples of your past contributions and describe how you will contribute to further implementing these values at Western Washington University through the position responsibilities outlined above
  Closing Date Notes	Application review begins December 13, 2023; position is open until filled.

  Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay). Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

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  Western Washington University is a public university in Bellingham, Washington.

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