Req #: 242740 Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.cs.washington.edu/ Posting Date: 01/23/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,400 - $5,682 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf) 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. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School is widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe. As a leader in efforts to broaden participation in computing, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our program and in our field. Members of the Allen School actively work to cultivate a welcoming community in which students, faculty and staff with diverse identities and experiences can thrive. The Allen School occupies two spectacular buildings- the Paul G. Allen Center and the adjacent Bill & Melinda Gates Center — located at the heart of the UW campus in Seattle. **The Allen School has an outstanding opportunity for an Academic Adviser.** The Academic Adviser (Academic Counselor) will provide academic counseling to students interested in and majoring in Computer Science & Computer Engineering at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. This position is a member of the highly collaborative and innovative Allen School Advising team, which has 10 full-time staff members and supports 2300 undergraduate students. 34% of our undergraduate students are women and 10% are underrepresented minority students. Additionally, 20% of our undergraduate students are Pell-eligible and 24% of students will be the first in their family to attain a four-year degree. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Advising & Student Services 85% + Provide academic counseling to prospective and current undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science and Computer Engineering within the Allen School + Manage caseload of current computer science & engineering students for satisfactory academic progress and general academic advising + Cultivate and maintain an environment where BIPOC and marginalized students feel that their voices are centered, their experiences are legitimized, and they have an ally and advocate should difficult situations arise. + Communicate and collaborate with the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and other co-curricular diversity and inclusion programs across campus, as well as the Allen School Diversity & Access team. + Advise prospective students on pre-major courses, requirements to apply to the school, and answer questions about the competitive admissions process + Support Allen School students by developing, planning, and organizing student events including workshops, seminars, and relevant programs as needed + Participate in the University’s New Student Advising & Orientation program for freshmen and transfer students + Counsel and assist students experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties regarding options and resources. + Refer students as necessary to appropriate UW or community resources + Interpret University and School policies and regulations to students, faculty, and staff + Assist in screening applicants and participate in admissions committee decisions + Advise and redirect students denied admission to the Allen School + Communicate with students via email, phone, virtual meeting and in person + These responsibilities may change consistent with business needsAdministrative Duties 15% + Ensure that paper and electronic documents pertinent to the Allen School undergraduate programs (including brochures, web material, online forms, etc.) are kept up to date + Keep informed of University, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Engineering policies + Respond to faculty/staff inquiries regarding undergraduate programs + Maintain advising database and school website + Respond to a high volume of student inquiries via phone, email, and drop-in during peak periods + Other duties as assigned **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of advising, student counseling or teaching experience, or equivalent experience/education **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions + Experience working with diverse students and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion programming + Collaborative teammate with strong interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in the Allen School and across the university + Has excellent oral and written communication skills for professional workplace settings, including presentation and public speaking experience **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Familiarity with University student related policies and procedures + Experience with University student database systems + Experience authoring web pages using HTML **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + This position may be required to work an irregular work week (including evenings and weekends) to organize and participate in events **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. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.