Graduate Student Success Advisor

Education Requirement

• A Master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

Required Qualifications

• Experience (typically one to three years) advising graduate students on careers or fellowships. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in context of providing constructive developmental editing and writing feedback; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contributions of each individual is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

 Desired Qualifications

• PhD or postdoc experience or working proficiency with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in STEM disciplines
• Experience and working proficiency in public speaking and/or teaching.
• Experience with working with international students/scholars.
• Some knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations is desirable. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to respond to the following questions in their cover letter:

• Why are you interested in supporting graduate students in their professional development (careers, fellowships, etc.)?
• Describe your experience giving constructive, student-centered writing feedback. Share 1-2strategies you use to be effective.
• For the following job areas, describe your relevant experience or how you would approach the following tasks:
  o Career support for graduate students (e.g., job searches, advising, workshops).
  o External fellowships support graduate students (e.g., identifying opportunities, application 
  feedback).
  o Supporting graduate students and postdocs from a wide range of backgrounds to help them be 
  successful.
• Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you that’s relevant to this position?

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlight

Regular salaried position. Pay level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and other generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.