Part-Time Hybrid Academic Advisor II

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits including defined

Vacation and sick time

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University - College of Design seeks a Part-Time Hybrid Academic Advisor II to support online undergraduate students in distance programs. The role focuses on advising for online Psychology program and Bachelor of Liberal Studies, with a student-centered approach and collaboration.

The position is 20 hours per week, hybrid, and emphasizes experience in advising, counseling, or teaching diverse student populations in online environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts or science area or one of the college’s curricular areas.
• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, advising, education or a liberal arts or science area.
• Experience advising, teaching, counseling students or working directly with clients/customers.
• Experience using workplace technology and educational platforms (e.g., Workday, Outlook, Excel, Canvas, Navigate).
• Experience in online learning.

Responsibilities

• Advise students concerning degree planning, academic enhancements, academic support services, academic policy issues, and graduation requirements.
• Refer students to appropriate resources such as academic success, financial aid, ISU Online, etc.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of online students.
• Be available to assist with on-campus orientation and prospective student events.
• Engage in training in for-credit micro-credentials and serve as a resource for advisors and students.

Skills

Advising experience

Counseling

Teaching

Online learning experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or science

Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, advising, education or liberal arts or science

Tools

Workday

Outlook

Excel

Canvas

Navigate

Job description

Position Title

Part-Time Hybrid Academic Advisor II

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks an Academic Advisor II to advise online undergraduate students in our distance programs. This position will likely support students in our online Psychology program and the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the most academically varied college at Iowa State University. With 21 academic departments, one professional school, over 50 undergraduate majors, and more than 20 cross-disciplinary programs, the college plays a central role in nearly every major offered at Iowa State. This is a benefit-eligible, hybrid position working 20 hours per week. The successful candidate will bring a student-centered approach to academic advising and a strong preference for collaboration. They will have experience advising, counseling, or teaching a variety of student populations in both one-on-one and group settings, as well as experience working in an online learning environment. This candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills and understand the value and benefits of micro-credentials in supporting student learning and career development.

Example of Duties

• Advise students concerning degree planning, academic enhancements, academic support services, academic policy issues, and graduation requirements.
• Refer students to appropriate resources such as academic success, financial aid, ISU Online, etc.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of online students.
• Be available to assist with on-campus orientation and prospective student events.
• Engage in training in for-credit micro-credentials and serve as a resource for advisors and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts or science area or one of the college’s curricular areas.
• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, advising, education or a liberal arts or science area.
• Experience advising, teaching, counseling students or working directly with clients/customers.
• Experience using workplace technology and educational platforms (e.g., Workday, Outlook, Excel, Canvas, Navigate).
• Experience in online learning.

Employment Information

Pay Grade: PS806

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed: 12 Month Work Period

Time Type: Part time

Location: Hybrid

Contract Type: Regular

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Employment Eligibility

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.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

Accessibility

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7‑1‑1 or (800) 735‑2942.

Compensation Information

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.