Senior Academic Advisor

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Academic Advisor provides coordination for academic operations within the College of Education’s Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations undergraduate programs: Education Studies and Human Relations (ESHR) and Counseling and Behavioral Health Services (CBHS). Provides academic advising for ESHR and CBHS students. Contributes to a welcoming and student‑centered environment as part of the departmental team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in student affairs, education, or a relevant field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working directly with undergraduate students in an academic setting. Typically, one to three years of related experience.
Experience in undergraduate advising; knowledge of and ability to address the advising needs of students.
Familiarity with career development and/or recruiting, job search strategies, and professional networking.
Demonstrated experience in and ability to establish positive relationships with university and community partners.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with postsecondary curricula and the ability to use curricula to guide individuals on requirements for learning and development needs.
Program management experience.
Experience with postsecondary student policies, procedures, and systems.
Experience in public speaking.
Experience with planning, implementing, and assessing programs and their impact.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising including plans of study; advise on course selections, add/drop procedures, time to completion, tuition policies, and graduation requirements. Advise on academic probation and withdrawals.
Coordinate evaluation of transfer credit. Facilitate exceptions to department policies and procedures concerning transfer courses or major requirements.
Advise current and prospective students regarding admission.
May assist Director of Administration with scholarship process.
Support students in finding and applying for experiential learning opportunities, including guidance on required paperwork and contacts needed to secure internship/practicum.
Consult with community partners to establish potential experiential learning partnerships.
Responsible for scheduling CBHS and ESHR fall, spring, and summer courses in MAUI including room assignments and instructor information.
Liaise with faculty, adjuncts, TAs, department administrators, and the Registrar regarding courses and scheduling policies.
Monitor course enrollment, assist with course scheduling, inform applicants on course requirements.
Assist Recruitment Specialist with recruiting events for undergraduate programs, with emphasis on ESHR and CBHS programs.
Assist department leadership in reviewing funding for TA/adjuncts allocation for undergraduate courses.
Assist with issuing contracts to TAs and adjuncts for each semester.