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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 5, 2026Available Title(s): 1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1Business Title: Academic Success SpecialistEmployee Type: Admin. ProfessionalThe OpportunityAs the academic success specialist, you will exercise independent professional judgment and be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing learning assistance support for the health sciences student population on the Washington State University (WSU) Health Sciences Spokane campus. You will provide guidance to students on developing skills and strategies to enhance learning and academic success. Services will be delivered through individual appointments, workshops, in‑class presentations, and the development of materials, including online content and tools for the Interprofessional Learning Commons (ILC) website. You may also assist with the development and implementation of a peer tutor training program, as well as support campus‑wide outreach for the ILC and its associated services and programs.Percentage Breakdown Of Job Functions65% Student Programming & Advising25% ILC Programming Support, Development, & Outreach10% Other Duties as AssignedAdditional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,574.20. 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.Required QualificationsPositions require a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/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.Experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality.Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.Able to travel, occasionally overnight, to other campus locations and to attend meetings, conferences, and other site locations.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Education, Psychology or other relevant field.Experience providing academic support services, learning assessments, or other experience related to academic learning support.Demonstrated effective leadership skills.Experience working with health sciences students in a higher education setting.Experience in providing academic support for learners when English is not their primary language.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain harmonious working relationships.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.Ability to work with diverse students, faculty/staff, and community members.Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.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: 10 MonthNotice of Non-DiscriminationIn 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr