Academic and Student Success Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, and success advising to professional students within the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Manage a caseload of over 150 students to ensure they meet curriculum and ACPE standards
• Collaborate with the Director of Recruitment to support the transition of PharmD applicants to admitted students
• Utilize advising and counseling techniques to support students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience working with students in an educational setting
• Experience providing academic and career advising, success coaching, or case management in higher education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other database or spreadsheet software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Willingness to occasionally travel and work outside regular business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field
• Experience working with Doctor of Pharmacy or Health Sciences programs
• Working knowledge of academic success, career development, and retention strategies
• Experience using student records databases and higher education software
• Strong public speaking skills for delivering presentations to students and stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid sick and vacation leave plus paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Employee tuition waiver and training development opportunities

About the Company

Washington State University is a premier land-grant university with multiple campuses across Washington state and online programs worldwide. The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state and the global community.