Academic Advisor II
Academic Advisor II
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Job Description
Position Title:
Academic Advisor IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related or supporting field of studyExperience in Academic Advising at an institution of higher learning
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of student information/academic requirement (degree audit) systems
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of university administrative processes and procedures
Teaching experience
Job Description:
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is seeking two Academic Advisors to join its Undergraduate Student Services Office. These roles are essential to delivering high-impact advising teaching and student support that promote academic achievement retention and engagement. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented collaborative and committed to fostering student success through a holistic advising model.
One of the advisors will take on additional responsibilities as the primary academic advisor and point of contact for students in select scholarship programs including Bergstrom First Cyclone Hixson and Carver Scholastic Leadership. In this capacity the advisor will guide students through their academic journey while supporting their unique scholarship-related requirements and opportunities. This role will also coordinate events and activities for students in the Academic Program for Excellence (APEX) summer program and contribute to year-round programming that fosters community and success among these scholarship recipients.
As an Academic Advisor II you may:
Provide academic advising for 350-400 undergraduate business students guiding them through course planning degree requirements and university policies using institutional tools and systems.
Contribute to retention efforts for first-year and transfer students through targeted communications outreach events and early engagement activities.
Collaborate with faculty staff and campus partners to support student progress and provide administrative support for student services programming.
Lead orientation courses for incoming students such as BUSAD 1020 (Business Learning Teams) or BUSAD 1030 (general orientation) helping students transition successfully into college life.
Engage in college and university-wide initiatives including committees events and programs focused on enhancing the undergraduate student experience.
Why Join Us
Youll be joining an exceptional team of advisors who work together in a highly collaborative student-centered environment. Our entire advising staff is co-located making it easy to share ideas refer students to career services and support each other daily. We collaborate regularly but also have autonomy to manage our own caseloads. Youll work with students from freshman through senior year across all business majors each with their own individual needs allowing you to build strong lasting advising relationships. Our team members bring different strengths and areas of expertise so youll have plenty of guidance and opportunities to learn. If youre looking for a role where you can truly make an impact and feel part of a team this is the place for you!
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills an understanding of student needs and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across campus. They should be comfortable using student information systems apply knowledge of student development and handle problem-solving and conflict resolution with professionalism and integrity.
About the Ivy College of Business:
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University offers a supportive learning environment that equips students to become future leaders in the business world. The Undergraduate Student Services Office provides comprehensive support to business students from orientation through graduation with a focus on advising engagement and success. Learn more at
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level 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 lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application 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 call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
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
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:
June 5 2025Posting Close Date:
June 15 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17200Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
