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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 that demonstrates knowledge about Iowa State University and its policies, procedures, and resources.

Experience coordinating a learning community.

Job Description:

The Software Engineering Program at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for an Academic Adviser II. Software Engineering is the ninth largest undergraduate major at Iowa State University, the third largest major in the College of Engineering, and the college’s largest computation major. The Academic Adviser II plays a key role in supporting students throughout their academic journey by providing high-quality advising, coordinating the Software Engineering Learning Community, and contributing to recruitment and student success initiatives. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about university and college resources, policies, and procedures; understand engineering curriculum requirements; and demonstrate strong communication, advising, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:Academic Advising

+ Provide professional academic advising services for current and prospective students and their families.

+ Advise students on degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, graduation requirements, degree certification, and degree auditing.

+ Assist students in making informed academic decisions, including course selection to meet graduation requirements.

+ Refer students to appropriate campus resources such as counseling, academic support services, and financial aid.

+ Interpret and communicate academic policies and procedures to support student success.

Software Engineering Learning Community (SELC) Coordination

+ Serve as the lead coordinator for the Software Engineering Learning Community.

+ Facilitate course grids for each fall and spring semester in partnership with the Office of the Registrar.

+ Monitor registration activity in learning community course grids.

+ Recruit, hire, train, and supervise SELC Peer Mentors.

+ Hold weekly meetings with SELC Peer Mentors to support their work and ensure consistent student engagement.

+ Coordinate SELC events to promote belonging, community-building, and positive academic outcomes.

+ Collaborate with assigned SE faculty for SE 1860, offered each spring semester.

+ Prepare and manage the SELC annual budget.

+ Prepare and submit the SELC annual report.

+ Partner with the University Learning Communities office to support program goals.

Records and Reporting

+ Maintain accurate student records and documentation.

+ Update academic progress reports for assigned students.

+ Assess and apply transfer credit evaluations.

+ Approve minors, withdrawals, and separations.

+ Submit documentation related to academic reinstatement.

+ File, route, and maintain required academic paperwork.

Recruiting and Outreach

+ Participate in recruitment initiatives, including meeting with prospective students and families.

+ Assist with outreach activities and work closely with recruitment liaisons.

+ Collaborate with community college partners to support seamless transfer planning.

+ Meet with current students exploring a change of major or additional major within Software Engineering.

About the Software Engineering Program

The Software Engineering Program at Iowa State University provides undergraduate students with a strong foundation in software engineering principles while exposing them to cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications. The program emphasizes student–faculty interaction and fosters excellence in undergraduate education through an integrated commitment to long-term research, teaching, and outreach. Software Engineering graduates are prepared to design, develop, and evaluate software systems, work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to the full lifecycle of modern software solutions. The program’s environment supports both academic success and personal development, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Example of Duties• Advises students concerning degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, etc.• 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.• Presents at orientation or other events.• Participates in recruitment activities and develops materials.• Advises learning communities.• Advises student organizations.• May supervise students.• May serve as a lead advisor.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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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: January 7, 2026

Posting Close Date:January 21, 2026

Job Requisition Number:R18424

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) 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/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.

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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.

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