Academic Advisor - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking an Academic Advisor. CLAS Academic Advisors are dedicated to fostering student success and enriching the academic journey within the departments. Advisors are a key supporter and guide for students, helping them navigate their university experience through personalized one-on-one meetings, both in-person and via Zoom. The role involves assisting students with academic planning, goal setting, and making the most of their time at the university.
Advisors strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. They encourage students to utilize a variety of resources and opportunities that can enhance their academic and career success. By collaborating with other student services offices, they help students explore and prepare for potential career paths, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future.
Advisors provide essential support to students facing academic challenges, actively contributing to retention and graduation initiatives. They also play a pivotal role in welcoming and advising transfer students during orientation, ensuring they have a smooth transition to university life.
Advisors work closely together, benefiting from cross-training, programming, and ongoing professional development. They serve on committees dedicated to improving the advising experience and participate in community-oriented activities within the College. Additionally, they are involved in commencement and recruitment efforts, celebrating student achievements and helping to attract new students to our programs.
The salary for this position is $48,500.
Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work within Iowa. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gain knowledge and expertise on departmental major requirements and policies.
- Develop and practice inclusive communication skills.
- Understand FERPA policies and how to protect student privacy.
- Advise undergraduate majors on departmental, collegiate and University policies and procedures. Monitor completion of General Education Program requirements and advise students on selection of courses that satisfy the requirements. Advise and monitor student progress regarding major requirements and on the development of appropriate academic plans.
- Authorize registration, drop/adds and withdrawals. Prepare registration plans for all students.
- Utilize and develop advising materials, tools, strategies, and programming to facilitate student growth, development, and success.
- Create and send advising newsletter to students on regular basis.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to melia-pieper@uiowa.edu.
Education Required:
- A Master’s degree in a liberal arts and sciences discipline or higher education student services administration, or a combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., word processing, e-mail, presentation software and spreadsheets).
- Demonstrates a working proficiency in building effective relationships with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of academic advising in higher education.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
- Demonstrates a working ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, meetings, projects, groups, or activities, and make effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working as a professional academic advisor or in an undergraduate student services office at a public or private community college, 4 yr college/university 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 6 months.
Position and Application details:
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24005325.
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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
CLAS considers hybrid and flexible work arrangements for some positions; options will be discussed during the hiring process.
For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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