Engineering Student Success Advisor and Recruiter

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular salaried position

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Academic Advisor and Recruitment Specialist to provide comprehensive academic advising and transition support to undergraduate engineering students, with a focus on first-year cohorts. You will advise individually and in groups, help with academic planning, and promote college programs to boost student success and retention.

You will also support recruitment efforts, coordinate College of Engineering initiatives, and engage with high schools and community

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in student recruitment, admissions, academic advising, academic support and retention, career advising, residence life, student life, or K–12 education.
• Excellent communication and listening skills: strong professional writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, organized, and proactive in completing work assignments.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary academic advisor for a selected population of students.
• Advise students regarding departmental, collegiate, and University policies and procedures; programs of study; and the development of appropriate academic plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, advising activities, referrals, outreach efforts, and other relevant information within university systems.
• Assist students in identifying their interests, abilities, and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career.
• Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development, and support their educational success.
• Teach students how to manage the college experience, navigate the University, make informed decisions, and assume responsibility for their academic success.
• Represent the University of Iowa College of Engineering to targeted constituencies. Speak to groups and individual students; communicate with staff, faculty, and administrators at high schools and community colleges to promote the College of Engineering and recruit new Engineering students.
• Deliver presentations and information sessions for prospective students and their guests to promote enrollment in the College of Engineering.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, training, and professional development of the Student Ambassador staff.
• Serve as the Engineering Campus Partner for the People in Engineering (PIE) Living and Learning Community.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Education

Master’s degree in student development or related area

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking an Academic Advisor and Recruitment Specialist to provide comprehensive academic advising and transition support to undergraduate engineering students, with a focus on first-year cohorts. You will advise individually and in groups, help with academic planning, and promote college programs to boost student success and retention.

You will also support recruitment efforts, coordinate College of Engineering initiatives, and engage with high schools and community