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. The Academic Advisor plays a key role in recruiting, retaining, and enhancing the academic experience of undergraduate students.

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

About Us: The College of Engineering is committed to sustaining a positive and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All staff members have a common responsibility to support and sustain our core values. They are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior. Additionally, all CBE employees must abide by departmental policies and procedures, rules and advising expectations outlined by Iowa State University, and FERPA guidelines with respect for the professional, confidential nature of advising undergraduate students.

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 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.