Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 2, 2025If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1484-YN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1Business Title:
Academic Coordinator/Advisor IEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
Join Our Student Success Team
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University is excited to announce an opening for an Academic Coordinator—a key member of our student success team dedicated to empowering and guiding Murrow students.
We’re looking for someone who:
Is a quick learner, ready to dive into new systems and processes with enthusiasm.
Values flexibility with their time, balancing priorities while staying responsive to student needs.
Is committed to student success, always striving to create a supportive and inclusive advising experience.
Isn’t afraid to ask questions, seek clarity, and contribute ideas that elevate our collective work.
Wants to be part of a collaborative team of professionals who care deeply about helping students thrive.
If you’re passionate about higher education, enjoy working with students, and want to grow in a role that makes a real impact, we’d love to review your application.
Summary of Duties:
The Academic Coordinator/Advisor is responsible for academic advising to prospective and current undergraduate students. Responsibilities may include responding to academic inquiries, advising undergraduate students, participating in orientation programs, counseling students on how to meet goals, assessing academic level, preparing student success presentations, evaluating undergraduate transcripts and academic records, developing individual academic plans, student records management, generating enrollment reports, evaluating study abroad plans, interpreting and applying university rules and regulations, developing/implementing new procedures, graduation clearing, and assisting with commencement coordination.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
$3,750.85 - $4,575.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with students in an educational setting or related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with some travel as necessary.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks effectively.
Demonstrated public speaking skills/experience.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-energy, demanding, service-oriented office.
About the Department/College/Area - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication | Washington State University
Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Murrow College of Communication
Location: Pullman, Washington
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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