Academic Advisor II (Hybrid) - Brown School
Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Academic Advisor II at WashU's Brown School plays a pivotal role in providing dedicated academic support to Master of Social Work and Master of Social Policy students. This position is responsible for academic advising, with a case load of at least half of the student body. Assists with functions of academic affairs in fulfillment of accreditation standards.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as one of the primary academic advisors for the Brown School, requiring significant fluency of the MSW curriculum, concentrations, specializations, and course sequencing, pre- and co-requisites, and student needs to ensure students complete their degree on time. Support the initiatives of the Academic Affairs Team, including programming to support the Student Advisory Council, the Global Programs Office, and other student initiatives, programs and events as needed. Assist with the implementation and facilitation of New Student Orientation, Fall semester onboarding, December and May Commencement events, and Brown School Excellence Awards. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: Experience in individual and group advising. Ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Demonstrate initiative, planning and organizing skills, problem solving skills and ability to adapt to new conditions and assignments. Ability to work in various settings, such as large teams, one-on-one meetings, and social settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: M.S.W. - Master of Social Work Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Academic Services (2 Years) Skills: Academic Advising, Academic Support Services, Case Management, Communication, Crisis Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Event Implementation, Event Planning, Graduate Programs, High Accuracy, Interpersonal Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Professional Education, Relationship Building, Working Independently Grade G10 Salary Range $49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits
Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges