Department: Veteran Student Support Services
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Range between $17.75 -20.20/hr, determined by qualifications & other aspects
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a-5p
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Job Story
Your Mission
You’ll work exclusively with military-affiliated students, providing wraparound services, start-to-finish support, from certification of benefits to graduation and beyond. When veteran and military-affiliated students transition into college life, they often face unique challenges related to academic planning, benefit navigation, and adjustment to civilian and campus culture. This role provides individualized academic guidance and support to help these students succeed. This is not a transactional advising role. You’ll serve as a constant throughout a student’s academic journey; someone they can trust to help them navigate both higher education systems and other military benefit programs with clarity and care.
If you understand that military-affiliated students don’t need generic advice, they need someone who understands military dynamics and navigation. You will excel if you possess the following:
Advising experience and a strong understanding of higher education processes, including class selection and degree planning.
Military experience or a military-affiliated background (strongly preferred).
Working knowledge of VA education benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, &/or a willingness to learn quickly.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage caseloads, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Strong rapport-building abilities paired with excellent note-taking and follow-up habits.
A calm, professional presence; someone who is trusted with complex, high-stakes situations.
If you’re motivated by service, energized by meaningful one-on-one work, and committed to helping military-affiliated students succeed on their own terms, this role offers purpose, impact, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
Serve those who’ve served by helping them build what comes next and apply now!
Job Summary
Advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic and career goals in order to assist students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements. Interprets student needs and provides individualized service and assistance while maintaining confidentiality.
Essential Functions
Provides students with information on how to complete their college degree and refers students to appropriate campus and community services and resources when needed. Serves as a resource person to faculty and others with regard to academic advising policies and procedures. May review and optimize procedures as needed. May assist in the development of and participates in recruitment and retention activities related to the student population such as monitoring educational progress and/or providing application or other assistance. May maintain confidential student records and personal information. May conduct or participate in seminars, workshops or orientation sessions for students on academic, career and personal success strategies and other group activities.
Job Duties
Assist students in developing academic plans aligned with their educational and career goals, ensures proper use of VA and military education benefits, and connects students with campus and community resources.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to promote veteran-inclusive practices and contribute to a supportive campus environment.
Serve as a liaison to ensure students receive access to campus resources and opportunities.
Managing caseloads, tracking academic progress, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Required Education and Experience:
Required License/Certifications/Training:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred License/Certifications/Training:
Certification in academic advising (NACADA, NASPA, or similar organizations).
Additional Information:
Grant based requirements include:
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, social sciences, counseling, or related field.
Military background or experience preferred
Experience working with TRIO program students or similar groups
Academic advising/counseling experience, or higher education
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
Additional Physical Requirement: