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Position Title:Academic Advisor I/II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts or science area or one of the college’s curricular areas.

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, counseling, or LAS-related field.

Experience advising, teaching, or counseling students in a professional setting.

Experience using workplace technology or educational platforms (Outlook, Excel, Canvas, Navigate, Workday)

Experience teaching or conducting large group workshops, presentations, seminars, or meetings.

Job Description:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences assigns academic advisors to six curriculum-based advising units: Biological & Physical Sciences, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences, Communication, Humanities, and Open Option. Advisors serve as integral members of their unit’s team and may advise students across multiple majors within the unit.

The college is seeking one Academic Advisor for the Communication and Humanities advising unit. This position may work with students majoring in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and related programs.

Successful candidates will:

+ Prioritize a student-centered approach to advising and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

+ Have experience teaching, advising, or counseling students from a variety of backgrounds in both one-on-one and group settings.

+ Demonstrate strong communication, organization, leadership, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

+ Advise students on academic planning, degree requirements, university policies, and graduation progress.

+ Connect students to relevant campus resources such as counseling services, academic support, financial aid, and faculty mentorship.

+ Support or coordinate a learning community, which may include hiring, training, and supervising peer mentors and teaching an orientation or student success course.

+ Participate in recruitment and orientation activities including individual and group visits, emails, phone calls, and program sessions.

+ Assist students in developing career goals in collaboration with faculty and career services professionals.

+ Contribute to college-wide student success and retention initiatives.

+ Serve on departmental committees, including in an advisory capacity to curriculum committees.

If you're someone who genuinely cares about academic and student success, this position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. You'll join a small, collaborative team where you can make a meaningful impact. You’ll have the chance to work closely with Student Ambassadors, teach or present to Orientation classes in the fall, and support students through graduation planning and academic workshops. If you enjoy building strong connections with students and creating a welcoming, supportive advising experience, you'll find this role both fulfilling and energizing.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Candidate may be hired as an Academic Advisor I or II, depending on experience.

Level Guidelines: Academic Advisor I (Bachelor’s degree)

• 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 Guidelines: Academic Advisor II ( Bachelor’s degree and 2 yrs related experience)

• 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: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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485Why 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 16, 2025

Posting Close Date:May 26, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17081

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming 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 (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-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.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.