Req #: 229918

　　Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

　　Appointing Department Web Address: http://www.cs.washington.edu

　　Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible

　　Posting Date: 01/09/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $6,380 - 6,584 $ 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.

　　POSITION PURPOSE 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 backgrounds, 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- Senior.

　　For more information on the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, visit the Allen School website. (https://www.cs.washington.edu/)

　　The Academic Counselor- Senior will work with a wide variety of students. The Allen School is competitive, with over 800 current UW student applicants last year and over 500 transfer students. The Academic Counselor- Senior will meet with current and prospective students facing personal and academic challenges, and must be knowledgeable on how to interact with these students and how to provide referrals for these situations appropriately. The Allen School is dedicated to being a welcoming place for all students, so the person in this position must be able to interact with students from all backgrounds in a warm and professional manner.

　　In addition, this position manages all processes related to current students that have transferred to the Allen School in addition to the advising responsibilities of an academic counselor. For current transfer students at the Allen School, the academic counselor senior leads and facilitates all transfer advising and orientations, organizes and teaches the CSE 390T transfer student seminar two quarters per academic year, and provides ongoing programming for these students through degree completion. As the Allen School continues to grow, an academic counselor senior must continue to adapt to the growing and changing needs of the students served in order to provide the best possible experience for all students.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advising & Student Services:

　　Current student advising: meet with students for schedule and degree planning, explain CSE and UW requirements, check satisfactory progress, address general questions and concerns; help students find UW and department resources and opportunities.

　　New student orientation: help facilitate CSE orientation for new majors; arrange make-up orientations; meet with new students to plan courses and discuss application; attend summer registration sessions and advise newly admitted students on courses;

　　Assist students with special requests and situations: write letters to confirm enrollment or graduation; approve UW satisfactory progress petitions; update student records; approve degree requirement exceptions.

　　Work with faculty regarding course enrollment, management of struggling students, and other special requests and situations.

　　Update and maintain departmental websites and materials.

　　Recruitment: Represent the school at events; help facilitate activities and presentations for visitors; assist with Admitted Student Day.

　　Keep informed of university, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Engineering policies. Departmental Program Management:

　　Lead all current transfer student-focused programming, including organization of the Allen School’s participation in UW-wide transfer student events, transfer student advising and orientation, and the instruction of the Allen School’s CSE 390T transfer seminar course during the autumn and spring quarters of each academic year.

　　Maintain appropriate records and databases regarding transfer admissions.

　　Participate on external transfer advising groups including the UW/CC Advising Conference and other UAA transfer initiatives.

　　Participate on the CSE Scholarship Committee: Read and discuss scholarship applications from current majors; help decide allocation of funds. Administrative Duties:

　　Facilitate undergraduate programs and services

　　Monitor and respond to daily emails and online chat questions; take drop-in appointments and phone calls, assist with management of the CSE Ed discussion board.

　　Website maintenance: Update pages to keep information accurate and clear; create new web pages to provide specific resources, including pages for the Advice from Current Students, Course Planning for Career Paths, Advice for; Alumni Profiles; an online version of our information session; etc. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　Bachelor’s Degree in related field, and at least three years of Student Counseling, Student Services, or related experience Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Desire and ability to work with diverse student populations

　　Familiarity with UW systems, policies, and structure.

　　Experience working with a highly competitive university program. 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 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.