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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVISING, STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADVISING, STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES

Req #: 237473

Department: SCHOOL OF NURSING

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 08/21/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $7,500 - $8,700 per month

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Advising, Student and Academic Services to join their team.

POSITION COMPLEXITIESDirect student services for approximately 600 students across multiple degree programs and certificate offerings. Provide direct front-line advising for students enrolled in the School’s PhD program. This position requires knowledge of the University of Washington School of Nursing degree programs and tracks, University of Washington registration and administrative systems, graduation requirements, and best practices for student services.

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITYThe Student and Academic Services office is critical to the University and School missions. Accurate knowledge of University and School policies is required; advising mistakes and misinterpreting policies and standards pose a risk to the school and the university.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Front-line advising of PhD students.

Supervision of a team of 3 graduate and undergraduate advisers.

Setting an overall strategic vision and a series of best practices for advising in the School of Nursing.

Executing on that vision to deliver on the student services needs for everyone enrolled in the School’s programs.

Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve a student services model across all nursing degree programs.

In partnership with the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADDEI), co-lead efforts to increase access to services focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for nursing students.

Supervise three academic advisers in charge of advising services for the School’s undergraduate programs.

Serve as a designated liaison between the School of Nursing administration, faculty, students, Graduate School, University Registrar, and Professional and Continuing Education (PCE).

Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Curriculum to effectively complete and communicate program and curriculum changes to faculty and students.

Support and consult regularly with the Director of Student and Academic Services and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study and four years of work experience in advising, student services, or higher education.

Familiarity with student services best practices.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Education or Student Services.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Undergraduate and Graduate University and School policies and requirements.

Familiarity with UW data systems: Salesforce, SDB, EARS, MyGrad, MyPlan, DARS, and Data Warehouse.

Knowledge of Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office.

Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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