Academic Advisor II
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Job Location:
Palmer, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 such as higher education student affairs education counseling human development or social workProven experience in advising teaching or counseling students
Experience in providing training and support
Familiar with student recruiting and retaining students
Experienced in presenting to small and large groups
Job Description:
Summary
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is seeking an Academic Advisor II to provide professional academic advising services to all Early Childhood Education (ECE) majors and other HDFS majors/minors as needed. This position will advise current or potential students and their families concerning majors minors scheduling probation etc. Provide referrals to resources for wellbeing and support such as academic success counseling or financial aid.
Example of Duties
Advises students concerning degree planning academic support services academic policy issues graduation requirements degree certification degree auditing etc.
Assists students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements including course selections.
Refers students to appropriate resources such as counseling academic success financial aid etc.
Interprets academic policies and procedures to support student success.
Teaches orientation courses.
Presents at orientation or other events.
Participates in recruitment activities and develops materials.
Advises learning communities.
Advises student organizations.
May supervise students.
May serve as a lead advisor.
May participate in practicum coordination.
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
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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:
December 9 2025Posting Close Date:
December 23 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18239Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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- Academic Advising
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- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
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