Senior Academic Advisor
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:
- Typically, 2.5 years of direct experience working with undergraduate students as an academic advisor, providing guidance on major and university graduation requirements, or in a related student services or teaching role where a primary responsibility involves conducting one-on-one meetings with students to support student success and their educational journey.
- Skillfully builds effective relationships in a respectful and constructive manner, appreciating each individual's unique contributions.
- Proven track record of managing an advising caseload or related student services caseload consisting of 100 or more students for a minimum of one semester.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication, particularly in sensitive situations that may require negotiation, empathy, and diplomacy, with a focus on the educational context.
- Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Extensive experience in maintaining strict confidentiality, particularly concerning student records.
Desired Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in Biochemistry or related degree is preferred.
- Experience working as a full-time professional academic advisor for undergraduate students at a public or private college/university for a minimum of 1 year.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures are desirable.
- Experience teaching in a liberal arts and sciences core discipline, career course or college transition course.
Position and Application details:
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 for this position is $51,500.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. 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.
To request a full job description or for additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights:
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 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.
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.
