Academic Advisor I

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University’s College of Design is seeking an Academic Advisor I to support students in the Core, Game Design, and Industrial Design programs. This position provides professional academic advising related to degree planning, course selection, academic policies, graduation requirements, degree certification, and degree audits to help ensure students make timely progress toward completion. The advisor also connects students with campus resources that promote academic success and overall wellbeing, including counseling and financial aid services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field (e.g., Art and Design, Computer Science).
• Experience working with or advising secondary school or college students.
• Experience using educational technology platforms such as Workday or Navigate.
• Familiarity with higher education academic policies, curriculum requirements, and graduation processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advises learning communities.
• Advises student organizations.
• May supervise students.

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level