Academic Advisor

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's 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 environment while 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:

Upload both 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: $48,500 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.

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