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Academic Student Advisor

Position Title: Academic Student Advisor (ASA)
Reports to Heather Brett, Academic/Career Advisor, Academic Advising Center

Position Description:
Academic and Career Development Services employs motivated student leaders as Academic Student Advisors (ASA) to assist new students with orientation, academic advising and registration.

• Represent the University; remaining professional, responsible and respectful.
• Assist with check-in of Transitions and Summerstart participants as they arrive on campus and answer participants’ and their families’ questions throughout the day.
• Deliver advising and registration presentations to groups of new students during Transitions, Summerstart and Fall Orientation.
• Help new students to understand Western’s graduation requirements, specifically the General University Requirements (GURs) and their individualized student academic reports.
• Help new students identify their English and math course placement based on available testing information, transfer courses and major interests.
• Assist new freshmen in their development of class schedules that fit their individual needs, using advisor approved schedule guidelines.
• Assist new freshman to utilize registration resources and successfully register for their first quarter classes.
• Assist new transfer students in reviewing their Transfer Equivalency Report, developing class schedules and registering for classes during Transitions.
• Assist new students and parents with registration preparation during open lab hours.
• Model a positive faculty/student relationship by assisting faculty with academic advising sessions.
• Work closely in collaboration with the NSS/FO Orientation Student Advisor (OSA) team and with other WWU staff members to welcome new students and their families, taking initiative to help out where needed or assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Enroll in a 3-credit SAA 340 Advising Experience Leadership course, spring 2013. This class meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:20pm, plus two lab days to be arranged.
• Participate in all scheduled program and training dates listed in Position Description.
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative WWU GPA and full-time status (12 credits) during the academic year.
• Completion of at least three quarters at WWU.  Must attend classes on main campus during Fall Quarter, 2013.
• Candidates must have strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
• Candidates must also be able to work independently with a responsible, self-motivated and proactive work ethic.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and conscientious about providing accurate information.

Benefits:

• Develop skills as a student leader and be part of the larger orientation team.
• Strengthen communication skills and gain experience in presenting information to small groups.
• Enhance your interpersonal skills through working one-on-one with students.
• Expand your knowledge of academic programs, policies, procedures, and services.

Compensation:

• $9.19 Hourly for ASAs
• On-campus room and board during training and program dates, if needed
• Lunch provided on the first days of each session; with the possibility of a few other lunches

Application Procedures:

1. Review position description, responsibilities, qualifications and time commitments. More details can be found online at www.nssfo.wwu.edu/jobs

 

2. Complete and submit application by Friday, January 25th at 5:00pm. Submit application online at www.nssfo.wwu.edu/jobs

Candidates selected for an interview will be scheduled early February and will be contacted to arrange an interview time.