Senior 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:

• Typically, 3 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 role where the primary responsibility involves conducting one-on-one meetings with students to support their educational journey.
• Skillfully builds effective relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds 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.
• Demonstrated capability in designing, participating in, or implementing programs aimed at enhancing student success and retention or creating an inclusive educational environment.  
• 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, and social media.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling the completion of a diverse range of tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Extensive experience in maintaining strict confidentiality, particularly concerning student records.

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Cinema, Screen Writing or Theatre Arts 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:

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #23005338.

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 $46,000-$48,000.

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.

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