Academic Advisor - The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Education Required:

• A Master’s degree in a core liberal arts and sciences discipline or higher education administration, or a combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in using standard office software tools, including word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets on a desktop computer.
• Skillfully builds effective relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and constructive manner, appreciating each individual's unique contributions.
• Possesses a solid understanding of the role of professional academic advising in the context of higher education.
• 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 both 2- and 4-year institutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or master’s degree in one of the following: Health and Human Physiology, Biology, or related major.
• 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 1 year.
• 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.  

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #23005139.

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. 

The salary range for this position is $44,000-$46,000.

For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu.