Experience advising students at an institute of higher education Experience recruiting and retaining students Experience teaching or advising undergraduate students Experience managing student programs, such as learning communities and honor programs
Job Description:
Summary The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at Iowa State University is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as an Academic Advisor I or II. This role is pivotal in shaping the academic experiences of our undergraduate students and helping them achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting undergraduate students with scheduling, registration, degree audits and course selection, and interpreting academic policies and procedures.
Referring students to appropriate resources for assistance with academic success, counseling, financial aid, study abroad, career opportunities, etc.
Teaching orientation courses.
Supporting recruitment activities such as providing information to prospective students and their parents during individual and group visit days; participating in student orientation sessions; and ensuring proper placement in courses.
Working collaboratively with other academic advisors and staff to deliver programming aimed at student success
Additional Key Responsibilities as an Academic Advisor II:
Develops course materials for orientation courses
Coordinates learning community programs, including supervising peer mentors
Serves as a resource for other academic advisors within the department
Develops programming aimed at student success
Serves on university, college and departmental committees
This position will be filled at the Academic Advisor I or II level, depending on the candidate's experience.
Academic Advisor I
Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree
Compensation Grade: PS805
Academic Advisor II
Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Compensation Grade: PS806
Level I Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to students
Level II Guidelines Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS805
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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