Academic Advisor - College of Education
About The Position
The Advising & Teacher Education Success (CATS) Office is the central hub for student support within UNI’s College of Education (COE). This office provides comprehensive academic advising, licensure and program guidance, and personalized support to help students navigate their requirements with confidence. The team assists students with major exploration, class planning, clinical placements, progress monitoring, and teacher education milestones. It is a collaborative, mission-driven environment where advisors empower students to thrive and prepare them for purposeful careers in education and human services.
Requirements
- Master's degree in college student personnel or related field
- At least two years of academic advising experience or related higher education experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of successful work in a collaborative team setting
- Experience with various computer data systems
- Graduate student experience will be considered
Responsibilities
- Advises currently enrolled undergraduate majors in the College of Education (COE) and prospective students through drop-in sessions, individual appointments, and group meetings.
- Participates in the office's responsibilities for all COE students from first-year through graduation.
- Coordinates and communicates with COE departments and other Teacher Education affiliated programs regarding curriculum changes and participatory advising roles.
- Works closely with other individuals responsible for determining eligibility for admission into various levels of the Teacher Education program.
- Increases retention and promotes student success.
- Participates in campus conversations to more systematically provide advising and retention advice for all COE students.
- Maintains appropriate and useful data for decision making.
- Serves as the voice of COE, advising roles and responsibilities to other appropriate segments of the University.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions
- Family-friendly policies, practices and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
