Academic Advisor, CLAS - Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy Majors
Education Required
- A master’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- 1-year minimum related experience.
- Proficient in using standard office software tools, including word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets on a desktop computer.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of academic advising in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
- Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at conveying and comprehending ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
- Capably manages multiple concurrent objectives, meetings, projects, groups, or activities, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and allocate time effectively.
- Shows an understanding of the undergraduate student experience at either a 2 or 4-year institution.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working as a professional academic advisor or in an undergraduate student services office at a public or private 4-year institution or community college for a minimum of 6 months.
- Working knowledge of student development or counseling theories.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa academic policies and procedures.
- Experience managing an advising caseload of 100 high school, undergraduate or community college students for a minimum of 2 semesters.
- Some basic knowledge or background with chemistry, physics or astronomy would be beneficial but is not required.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #26005146.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. 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. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

