Academic Advisor - College of Education

The Advising & Teacher Education Success (CATS) Office is the central hub for student support within UNI’s College of Education - a place where future educators, recreation professionals and nonprofit leaders find clarity, connection and momentum. The team provides comprehensive academic advising, licensure and program guidance and personalized support that helps students navigate their requirements with confidence. From major exploration and class planning to clinical placements, progress monitoring and teacher education milestones, CATS walks alongside students at every step of their academic journey.

It’s a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where advisors make a meaningful impact by empowering students to thrive and preparing them for purposeful careers in education and human services.

Primary Function: Advises currently enrolled undergraduate majors in the College of Education (COE) and prospective students through drop-in sessions, individual appointments and group meetings; participates in office's responsibilities for all COE students from first-year through graduation, and coordinates and communicates with COE departments and other Teacher Education affiliated programs regarding curriculum changes and participatory advising roles; works closely with other individuals responsible for determining eligibility for admission into various levels of Teacher Education program;

increases retention and promotes student success; participates in campus conversations to more systematically provide advising and retention advice for all COE students; maintains appropriate and useful data for decision making; and serves as voice of COE, advising roles and responsibilities to other appropriate segments of the University.

Qualifications: Master's degree in college student personnel or related field; at least two years of academic advising experience or related higher education experience; and excellent written and oral communication skills required. Evidence of successful work in a collaborative team setting; and experience with various computer data systems preferred. Occasional work outside of normal office hours will be necessary. Graduate student experience will be considered.

All application materials received by June 21, 2026, will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.