Academic Advisor - Tippie College of Business
About The Position
The Tippie College of Business seeks candidates for an Academic Advisor in their Undergraduate Program Office. The position is responsible for advising undergraduate business students on issues including four-year degree planning, major selection, and academic and professional goals, in addition to participating in the administration of programs, policies, and procedures related the College and University. Responsibilities will require occasional time outside the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday to support student activities and events such as commencement. This position is eligible to work one day from home. Please note: We are targeting a June 1, 2026 start date. MISSION The Undergraduate Program of the Tippie College of Business transforms students into business professionals. We advise and support students as they navigate a collection of challenging in- and out-of-class learning experiences. Our Three Priorities: (A) Attract and retain a varied and talented student body, (B) facilitate degree progress within a rigorous curriculum, and (C) provide challenging out-of-class experiential learning opportunities. Get to know the Tippie College of Business Since 1847, the Tippie College of Business has cultivated a legacy of innovation, thought leadership, and excellence in business education. We have nearly 6,000 students within undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs spanning six academic departments—accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, marketing, and management and entrepreneurship. We are eight centers and institutes, and four student-managed endowment funds. We’re over 59,000 alumni—and growing. Tippie is regularly listed in top business school rankings. We also hold the gold standard of accreditations, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and have maintained the accreditation for over 95 years (since 1923). But who we are is not just in the curriculum we curate—it’s also in the community we create. Our leadership embraces our responsibility to pursue academic excellence within a welcoming environment where every student can thrive. More than 150 years after our founding, we continue to be a place where students can grow and flourish in their professional or academic careers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience, typically 1-2 years, in direct student contact at the undergraduate level.
- Experience and ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for student success.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups, including peers, leadership, and external constituents.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic advising to both prospective and current undergraduate business students regarding their academic career and goals. Examples include course planning and registration, majors and degree requirements, opportunities for involvement, and policies and procedures.
- Provide advice to incoming first-year students during summer orientation sessions.
- Ability to make referrals to appropriate resources to support student success.
- Assist students in identifying their interests, abilities, and in making decisions about their academic and future professional career goals.
- Identify issues that may create barriers to student success and retention.
- Serve as Tippie Undergraduate Program Office liaison for an academic program within the Tippie College of Business.
- An additional programmatic support area will be identified within the first year of employment. Interest areas along with departmental needs will be considered when determining programming support area.
- This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Benefits
- Regular salaried position.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
