Director, Academic Advising

Central Washington University is recruiting a Director, Academic Advising to join our College of Education and Professional Studies Dean’s Office team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $63,776 - $79,720 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for ~10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.

For the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.

The Role:

The Director of Academic Advising for the College of Education and Professional Studies, oversees the effective coordination and delivery of academic advising services for the college, supervises staff, interprets and implements policies and procedures, and addresses educational barriers and various conflicts related to a student’s academic progress. The director regularly collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to achieve college and university goals as well as ensure effective implementation of policies and standards of advising excellence as governed by the Academic Advising Council (AAC). In partnership with the AAC, the director is responsible for comprehensive evaluation and continuous improvement of advising services and university policy related to academic advising. All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least six (6) years of documented higher education experience in academic advising or a related academic unit/program.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively across organizational structures with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Commitment to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and background in advising practices and procedures.
• Experience in the development of academic advising programs and related initiatives informed by NACADA and CAS Standards for Advising.
• Experience supervising a diverse staff.
• Strong understanding of and demonstrated experience utilizing student development theories.
• Demonstrated experience with Student Information Systems (e.g., People Soft).
• Demonstrated experience with programmatic and outcome assessment.
• A record of promoting inclusivity in the work environment.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: $63,776 - $79,720 annually

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
  
• Resume including work history, education, training; and
  
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: January 2, 2023

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Name: Kurt Kirstein
Title: Associate Dean
Email: Kurt.Kirstein@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1419
Website: cwu.edu/education-professional-studies/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.