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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. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) maintains an internationally recognized research program with three core research areas (operations, data analytics, and human factors and ergonomics) applied to health care, transportation, energy, and manufacturing. ISE prepares students for careers in a diverse and dynamically global environment, by providing them with the skills to foster a sustainable and safe future. Students learn to take a systems approach to problem solving and to recognize the larger societal impact of each engineering decision through the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees we offer. We are known for our supportive atmosphere, the accessibility of our faculty and staff, and the inclusiveness of our community. We have alumni who serve on the ISE Executive Advisory Board (EAB) and have supported us through student scholarships, fellowships, and endowments. The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Graduate Academic Advisor (Counseling Services Coordinator) for our graduate degree programs. POSITION PURPOSE This position provides advising, leadership and administrative support to the graduate education programs in ISE which include: the Masters of Industrial and Systems Engineering (MISE), Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE), PhD in Industrial Engineering (PhD) and Graduate Certificates. The MISE degree is our current Masters of Engineering degree and serves working professional students. This position also collaborates with the department chair, department administrator, and faculty program coordinator in developing new initiatives and programs that strengthen and expand ISE relationships with industry and academic partners. This position will have a direct report to the Assistant Director of Academic Services. The graduate advisor is expected to recruit prospective students with advisor-led events, be the primary advising contact to current and prospective graduate students and oversee all aspects of the administration and development of the Professional Master’s Program (PMP) and certificates. With the expansion of professional programs, the position requires the ability to multitask, prioritize job responsibilities, and utilize independent judgment in project planning, management, and implementation. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, members of industry, and international partners. The growth of the Professional Master’s Program is a key goal for the department, and as such, this position plays a critical role in providing direction and leadership in recruiting, marketing, advising, and strategic program development. This position may be asked to travel to universities both domestically and abroad to promote the program. With ISE’s academic programs. Students get direct experience working with faculty, conducting research that leads to new discoveries, treatments, and tools. The Graduate Academic Advisor is a key partner in the success of each student and in the department as a whole. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ADVISING AND COUNSELING (55%) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT (25%) OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT (20%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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 access 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. |
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. |
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GRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR