Academic Advisor II

Academic Advisor II page is loaded## Academic Advisor II locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R18700##

Position Title:

Academic Advisor II## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience##

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related or supporting field such as Education, Human Services, Student Services, Educational Leadership, or Social Work — fields focused on guiding and assisting people in finding resources and working through processes    Experience in Academic Advising at an institution of higher learning    Experience that demonstrates knowledge of student information/academic requirement (degree audit) systems    Familiarity with university administrative processes, including student registration, processing forms, assisting students through procedures, and using systems such as Workday or similar student information platforms    Experience in classroom teaching, ideally middle/high school level or higher##

Job Description:

** Summary
* * The Undergraduate Student Services Office within the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor II who will work closely with individual students and small groups to assist in their completion of degree requirements. Duties include assisting with recruitment and retention programs for first year and transfer students; leading orientation class(es); providing administrative support to the Undergraduate Student Services Office as well as to the students and faculty in the Ivy College of Business;

and assisting in the administration of academic policies and curricular standards.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills along with an understanding of relevant issues and concerns of students, the ability to communicate professionally in multiple formats (written, virtual, etc.), and possess strong computer skills to navigate and utilize student information systems. The candidate should also possess knowledge of student development, the ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and interact and work collegially within a team and with groups of individuals in roles within Ivy and across campus.

All staff are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
** Example of Duties
** Advises 350-400 business students concerning degree planning, academic support services, academic policy issues, graduation requirements, degree certification, degree auditing, etc.  Assists students in making personal education decisions and meeting graduation requirements including course selections.  Guides and refers students to appropriate resources such as counseling, academic success, financial aid, etc.  Interprets academic policies and procedures to support student success.  Teaches orientation courses supporting learning community programming.  

Participates in orientation and other related academic events and programs.  Assists with student recruitment and retention programs.

Provides administrative support to the Undergraduate Student Services Office and Ivy students and faculty.

Participates actively in the activities and events of the Ivy College of Business.
* 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.
*** Level Guidelines*
* • Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
* The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be…