Academic Advisor

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in academic advising, college teaching or direct student contact at the undergraduate level.
• Experience fostering and promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the following competencies, as evidenced by excellent written responses to the supplemental application question (see TO APPLY section below):

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
• Knowledge and application of communication techniques (including listening skills) and relationship building skills to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning, development, and success by applying varied advising approaches to diverse individual student situations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to provide new incoming students with a welcoming environment and to help familiarize them with university policies, services, and expectations for college success and retention.
• Ability to apply experience and analysis of information to arrive at sound and timely conclusions.

TO APPLY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a resume and a
• cover letter

*In addition, a written response to the following prompt is required to be considered for this position. Submit your response via this link to a Qualtrics form the same day as your application and no later than the last day of position advertising (extended to Sunday, 01/29/2023).

• Using experience-based examples, please describe your academic advising philosophy or approach.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Please ensure your references on your application profile are accurate and up to date. This position will end advertising no sooner than January 23, 2023.

Work Modality: This position is primarily on-campus and may be eligible for some flexibility and remote work (i.e., over academic calendar break times and ad hoc) in alignment with dept policies and practices. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Compensation: $44,000 starting annual salary.

Anticipated start date: March 13, 2023, with potential start date of May 8, 2023, for additional positions.

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