Academic Advisor I or II
Academic Advisor I or II
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Position Title:
Academic Advisor I or IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred 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
Job Description:
Summary
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at Iowa State University is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as an Academic Advisor I or II. The Academic Advisor plays a key role in recruiting retaining and enhancing the academic experience of undergraduate students.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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
Additional Key Responsibilities as an Academic Advisor II:
- Develops course materials for 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
About Us: The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a positive and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. 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 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 filled at the Academic Advisor I or II level depending on the candidates experience.
Academic Advisor I
Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree
Compensation Grade: PS805
Academic Advisor II
Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience
Compensation Grade: PS806
Level I Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professionallevel 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
Level II Guidelines
Intermediatelevel position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lowerlevel staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS805Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and 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 or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 3 2025Posting Close Date:
April 20 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16742Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
