Senior Academic Advisor - Student Success & Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to coordinate academic operations within the College of Education for the ESHR and CBHS programs. You will provide comprehensive academic advising and contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment.

Key duties include transfer-credit evaluation, admission advising, course scheduling in MAUI, collaboration with faculty and staff, and supporting recruitment and TA/adjunct processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with undergraduate students in an academic setting.
• Experience in undergraduate advising; knowledge of and ability to address advising needs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising including plans of study; advise on course selections, add/drop procedures, time to completion, tuition policies, and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate evaluation of transfer credit and facilitate exceptions to department policies.
• 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 internships/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.

Skills

Undergraduate advising

Student services

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in student affairs, education, or related field

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to coordinate academic operations within the College of Education for the ESHR and CBHS programs. You will provide comprehensive academic advising and contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment.

Key duties include transfer-credit evaluation, admission advising, course scheduling in MAUI, collaboration with faculty and staff, and supporting recruitment and TA/adjunct processes.