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College of Western Idaho is hiring a Student Advisor. The role involves providing student-centered academic and career advising, fostering a supportive environment for student success, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and supporting career development. The advisor actively collaborates with faculty and staff to enhance student retention and success initiatives.

Highlights

Provide holistic advising focused on academic, career, and personal growth for assigned students.
Monitor student progress and implement early interventions for at-risk individuals.
Create and assess success and retention programs, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Maintain expert knowledge of college, state, and federal policies impacting student progress.
Guide students in career exploration, résumé reviews, and job placement support.
Require proficiency in database systems, presentation software, and Microsoft Office suites.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of relevant advising or counseling experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience with diverse, non-traditional student populations and bilingual Spanish/English skills.
Compensation ranges from $21.12 to $26.40 per hour.
Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans with over 11% employer contribution, paid leave, and tuition discounts.

Advisor (NCWB) Full Description

If you’re passionate about helping others reach their goals, love building meaningful connections, and find joy in guiding people toward success — you’ll thrive as a Student Advisor at the College of Western Idaho! In this role, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to empowering students through intentional support, career exploration, and academic guidance. At CWI, you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Reports To

Manager I, Student Advising

Position Status

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range

$21.12 - $26.40 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Provide Holistic, Student-Centered Advising

Build intentional and supportive relationships with assigned advisees to promote academic, career, and personal growth.
Lead goal-driven advising that aligns student goals with degree and career pathways.
Monitor student progress toward completion and provide early interventions for at-risk students.
Plan and monitor students on Academic Warnings or Contracts to encourage continued success.

Foster Engagement and a Culture of Student Success

Create a welcoming, student-centered environment through programming, faculty partnerships, and community-building activities.
Plan, implement, and assess success and retention initiatives, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Participate in departmental and institutional engagement.

Ensure Compliance and Accurate Academic Guidance

Maintain expert-level knowledge of college, state, and federal policies impacting admissions, financial aid, and degree completion.
Communicate clearly with students to help them understand how regulations affect their academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty, administration, and student services to ensure consistent, accurate advising information.
Provide first-line support for student conduct issues while modeling civil discourse and problem-solving strategies.

Support Career Development and Lifelong Learning

Guide students in exploring careers, using assessments and available campus resources.
Assist with career preparation activities, including résumé reviews and job placement support.
Develop and deliver workshops focused on academic planning and career readiness.
Uphold NACADA Core Values and represent CWI’s mission through integrity and student advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong technical abilities: database systems, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent.
Strong professional writing skills are necessary.
Strong public speaking skills and ability to represent the college in a positive way to diverse populations.
Strong event planning/coordination skills.
Ability to interpret, follow, and administer academic and administrative policy.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to travel between various locations throughout the day.
At least two years of experience in college/university advising, career counseling, admission, registrar, financial aid office, or goal-oriented client/customer service work.
Experience working in a community college setting, serving a diverse, non-traditional student population preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Additional Instructions for Applicants

A cover letter recommended with your resume! Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Original Job Description

Reports To

Manager I, Student Advising

Position Status

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range

$21.12 - $26.40 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Provide Holistic, Student-Centered Advising

Build intentional and supportive relationships with assigned advisees to promote academic, career, and personal growth.
Lead goal-driven advising that aligns student goals with degree and career pathways.
Monitor student progress toward completion and provide early interventions for at-risk students.
Plan and monitor students on Academic Warnings or Contracts to encourage continued success.

Foster Engagement and a Culture of Student Success

Create a welcoming, student-centered environment through programming, faculty partnerships, and community-building activities.
Plan, implement, and assess success and retention initiatives, including occasional evening and weekend events.
Participate in departmental and institutional engagement.

Ensure Compliance and Accurate Academic Guidance

Maintain expert-level knowledge of college, state, and federal policies impacting admissions, financial aid, and degree completion.
Communicate clearly with students to help them understand how regulations affect their academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty, administration, and student services to ensure consistent, accurate advising information.
Provide first-line support for student conduct issues while modeling civil discourse and problem-solving strategies.

Support Career Development and Lifelong Learning

Guide students in exploring careers, using assessments and available campus resources.
Assist with career preparation activities, including résumé reviews and job placement support.
Develop and deliver workshops focused on academic planning and career readiness.
Uphold NACADA Core Values and represent CWI’s mission through integrity and student advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong technical abilities: database systems, presentation software, Microsoft Office suites, or equivalent.
Strong professional writing skills are necessary.
Strong public speaking skills and ability to represent the college in a positive way to diverse populations.
Strong event planning/coordination skills.
Ability to interpret, follow, and administer academic and administrative policy.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to travel between various locations throughout the day.
At least two years of experience in college/university advising, career counseling, admission, registrar, financial aid office, or goal-oriented client/customer service work.
Experience working in a community college setting, serving a diverse, non-traditional student population preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Additional Instructions for Applicants

Benefits

For information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

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