We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Student Success Advisor

The Student Success Advisor assists students with developing academic plans that are consistent with their life, career, and educational goals. This holistic approach to student development requires the Student Success Advisor to build and sustain ongoing educational relationships with the students that promote persistence, encourage resiliency, and improve academic achievement through caseload management

The Student Success Advisor will consult regularly with CAAR supervisors, university staff, and administration to maintain up-to-date awareness of university programs, information, technologies, and procedures; conduct group presentations/classes; and assist in planning and maintaining overall advising program.

The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

1. Master's degree (any field).

2. Two (2) years of experience in academic advising, counseling, social work or related work.

3. Work experience utilizing theory-based practices to facilitate student success inside and outside of the classroom.

4. Demonstrated ability to work in a positive collaborative manner to build partnerships and work effectively as a contributing member of an advising team in a fast-paced, high-stress university/college system.

5. Demonstrated experience using computer technologies such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems, and word processing.

6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and time while under pressure to meet deadlines.

7. Professional experience with programs that provide services to students from underrepresented and/or first generation populations.

8. Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

9. Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

1. Master's degree in related field(s) such as adult education, academic advising, social work or counseling.

2. Professional teaching and advising experience of students in a college or university setting which includes a focus on advising, persistence, retention, or student success programs.

3. Fluency in a second language.

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