Director of Academic Advising WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 10, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1486-NN_ADMINPRO - Academic Coordinator/Advisor 3

Business Title:
Director of Academic Advising | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Washington State University Tri-Cities, Student & Academic Services, is now accepting applications for a Director of Academic Advising. Academic Advising plays a central role in advancing student success, persistence, and timely degree completion through holistic, student-centered advising. The advising team partners closely with students, faculty, and campus leadership to support academic planning, exploration, and navigation of university processes at every stage of the student lifecycle. Join a mission-driven campus committed to personalized support and transformational educational outcomes.

As the Director of Academic Advising for the WSU Tri-Cities campus, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for a centralized academic advising operation serving both pre-matriculated and matriculated students. You will lead a team of professional advisors while also maintaining a limited advising caseload, helping to ensure consistent, high-quality advising practices aligned with university and system-wide standards.

In this role, you will oversee advising operations, supervise and mentor advising staff, and collaborate with academic and student affairs leadership to strengthen student success, retention, and completion efforts. You will guide the development and implementation of advising policies, procedures, and assessment practices, while serving as a key partner to faculty, registrars, enrollment management, and student support services. Your work will directly shape the student experience at WSU Tri-Cities and contribute to continuous improvement in advising practices across the institution.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 45% Academic/Student Success Advising Management
  
• 25% Leadership and Staff Management
  
• 15% Administrative Functions
  
• 10% Support Campus Student Success
  
• 5% Other Duties as Assigned
  

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE) position. This position is overtime eligible.

This position is on-site/in-person on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.

Monthly Salary: $4,869.40 - $6,086.74 | 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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. 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 four (4) years of full-time academic advising experience at a college or university or relevant professional 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 academic advising experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• One (1) or more years of full-time experience leading or supervising the work of others.
  
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, with the ability to build trust and provide safe, supportive opportunities for students, from varied backgrounds, including, but not limited to, underrepresented, first generation, and/or high needs, to identify and pursue paths to graduation that support their educational goals and post-graduation plans.
  
• The ability to effectively and respectfully interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, and an understanding of the institutional barriers faced by historically under-served student populations in higher education.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general education courses and requirements of academic programs including transfer requirements.
  
• Knowledge of accreditation processes.
  
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
  
• Master's degree.
  

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Academic Advising - https://tricities.wsu.edu/academic-resources/academic-advising/
Undergraduate advising serves all admitted undergraduate degree-seeking and Running Start students. We view advising as a partnership between you, your professional advisor, and your faculty mentor and it goes beyond course selection. Whether you plan to enter the workforce or continue on to earn an advanced degree, your academic advisors and mentor will guide you toward that goal. This holistic approach ensures that you are engaged in your academic plan, connected to the campus community and academic resources, and are earning your degree as efficiently as possible.

About WSU Tri-Cities - https://tricities.wsu.edu/
WSU Tri-Cities is one of six campuses in the Washington State University system, located in the heart of the Columbia Basin. Known for its strong community partnerships, personalized learning environment, and commitment to research and innovation, WSU Tri-Cities offers students hands-on experiences that prepare them for real-world success. The campus emphasizes access, equity, and opportunity, serving a diverse student population with a focus on academic excellence and community impact. With close ties to industry, national laboratories, and regional employers, WSU Tri-Cities is a hub for collaboration, leadership, and student achievement in the Tri-Cities region.

Area/College: Academic and Student Affairs, WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name: Academic Advising

Location: Richland, WA 99354

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 time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington 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.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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