Senior Academic Advisor or Academic Advisor

Education Required:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and experience. 

Required Qualifications:

• Academic Advisor: 1-year minimum related experience
• Senior Academic Advisor: 2.5 years direct experience working with undergraduate students as an academic advisor or in a related role where a primary responsibility involves conducting one-on-one meetings with students to support student success.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, especially in sensitive or complex situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student records.
• Understanding of the undergraduate student experience and academic advising's role.  
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a respectful and welcoming environment. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience advising undergraduate students in a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
• Experience with student development theory or counseling approaches.
• Experience managing an advising caseload of 100 students or more.  
• Teaching experience in a related discipline (for senior-level roles). 

Position and Application Details

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be filling this position at one of two levels. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Academic Advisor and/or Senior Academic Advisor) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.   

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 Academic Advisor: $48,500, Senior Academic Advisor: $51,500. 

For additional questions, please contact: alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu. 

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A or 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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