Job description
Position Information:
Position Title:
Academic Advisor I/II
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience advising students at an institute of higher education
Experience recruiting and retaining students
Experience teaching or advising undergraduate students
Experience managing student programs, such as learning communities and honor programs
Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and educational background
Job Description:
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor I or II. The Academic Advisor plays a key role in recruiting, retaining, and enhancing the academic experience of undergraduate students.
The Academic Advisor will be responsible for:
- Assisting undergraduate students with scheduling, registration, degree audits and course selection, and interpreting academic policies and procedures.
- Referring students to appropriate resources for assistance with academic success, counseling, financial aid, study abroad, career opportunities, etc.
- Teaching orientation courses.
- Supporting recruitment activities such as providing information to prospective students and their parents during individual and group visit days; participating in student orientation sessions; and ensuring proper placement in courses.
- Working collaboratively with other academic advisors and staff to deliver programming aimed at student success
In addition to the above responsibilities, the Academic Advisor II position also:
- Develops course materials, and teaches orientation courses
- Coordinates learning community programs, including supervising peer mentors
- Serves as a resource for other academic advisors within the department
- Develops programming aimed at student success
- Serves on university, college and departmental committees
The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a positive and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. The successful candidate will have effective management and organizational skills, the ability to work well with a diverse population, and the ability to communicate effectively. All staff members have a common responsibility to support and sustain our core values. They are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior. Additionally, all CBE employees must abide by all departmental policies and procedures, rules and advising expectations outlined by Iowa State University, and FERPA guidelines with respect for the professional, confidential nature of advising undergraduate students.
This position will be hired at a Level I or Level II based on candidate's experience.
Level I requires a Bachelor's Degree and is a PS805
Level II requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related experience and is a PS806
Level Guidelines
- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
- May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS805
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
Original Posting Date:
December 14, 2022
Posting Close Date:
January 23, 2023
Job Requisition Number:
R10537
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