Academic Advisor
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
In this role you help students create appropriate academic plans and engage in meaningful experiences participate in recruitment and retention programming and initiatives and are active in your own professional development. You also contribute to the continuing development of the Advising Center through committee work and work with academic departments and other campus offices. You will work primarily in individual in-person meetings that focus on the students development academic success and progress toward academic goals. You advise a caseload of undergraduate students including:
- students who have not chosen a major (Open majors) and students who are exploring a transition to a different major
- first-year students who have declared a major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (e.g. Biology English)
- students who are pursuing admission to a selective undergraduate college or major within the University
- and students who are preparing to apply to a post-baccalaureate professional program (e.g. Pre-Medicine Pre-Law).
*For a full job description including all duties and competencies assigned please e-mail thecontactlisted below or visit:Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). You may also view additional information about the position and department here.
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience (typically 1 year) in academic advising college teaching or direct student contact at the undergraduate level.
- Experience fostering and promoting the values of a collaborative and welcoming workplace.
Competencies Required:
Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the following competencies:
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environmentwhile recognizing differences and appreciating the unique contribution of a workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
- Knowledge and application of communication techniques (including listening skills) and relationship building skills to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development and success by applying varied advising approaches to individual student situations.
- Knowledge of and the ability to provide new incoming students with a welcoming environment and to help familiarize them with university policies services and expectations for college success and retention.
- Ability to apply experience and analysis of information to arrive at sound and timely conclusions.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration applicants must complete BOTH of the following steps:
Uploadboth of the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:
- a current resume
- a cover letter tailored to the position that clearly addresses the following question: using experience-based examples please describe your academic advising philosophy or approach.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.
Work Modality: This position is primarily on-campus and may be eligible for occasional/temporary remote work (i.e. over academic calendar break times and ad hoc) in alignment with dept policies and practices. All remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location
Compensation: $48500 starting annual salary. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits compensation practices and career development opportunities.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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