Academic Advisor II

Position Title:
Academic Advisor II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in STEM, higher education, student affairs, communication, counseling, or related field.
• Experience advising undergraduate students.
• Experience supporting international students.
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge about Iowa State University, or similar institution(s), and its policies, procedures, and resources.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses, preferably careers courses.

Job Description:

Summary

Iowa State University's Software Engineering program is seeking qualified candidates for an Academic Adviser II to advise international Software Engineering students and serve as Software Engineering's primary contact for the various 2+2 programs being developed and implemented by the College of Engineering. Software Engineering is the ninth largest undergraduate major at Iowa State University; as well as third largest undergraduate major and largest computation major in the College of Engineering.

About you: The ideal candidate will have:
• A broad knowledge of university, college, and department resources, policies and procedures

• Proficiency in goal setting and placement of students

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• The ability to effectively work with various groups of people

• Knowledge about undergraduate and curriculum matters

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Examples of Duties
• Advises students concerning degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, etc.

• Assist with students' admissions and registration procedures and provide guidance in course selection
• Assists students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements including course selections.
• Refers students to appropriate resources such as counseling, academic success, financial aid, etc.
• Interprets academic policies and procedures to support student success.
• Teaches orientation courses.
• Participates in department and college orientations, recruiting and graduation programs

Level 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

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS806

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 [email protected] 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.

Original Posting Date:
May 21, 2024

Posting Close Date:
June 12, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14730