Academic Advisor - Tippie College of Business

Academic Advisor

The Tippie College of Business seeks candidates for an Academic Advisor in their Undergraduate Program Office. The position is responsible for advising undergraduate business students on issues including four-year degree planning, major selection, and academic and professional goals, in addition to participating in the administration of programs, policies, and procedures related to the College and University. Responsibilities will require occasional time outside the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday to support student activities and events such as commencement.

This position is eligible to work one day from home.

MISSION

The Undergraduate Program of the Tippie College of Business transforms students into business professionals. We advise and support students as they navigate a collection of challenging in- and out-of-class learning experiences. Our Three Priorities: (A) Attract and retain a varied and talented student body, (B) facilitate degree progress within a rigorous curriculum, and (C) provide challenging out-of-class experiential learning opportunities.

Job Duties and Tasks

• Provide holistic advising to both prospective and current undergraduate business students regarding their academic career and goals. Examples include course planning and registration, majors and degree requirements, opportunities for involvement, and policies and procedures.
• Provide advice to incoming first-year students during summer orientation sessions.
• Ability to make referrals to appropriate resources to support student success.
• Assist students in identifying their interests, abilities, and in making decisions about their academic and future professional career goals.
• Identify issues that may create barriers to student success and retention.
• Serve as Tippie Undergraduate Program Office liaison for an academic program within the Tippie College of Business.
• An additional programmatic support area will be identified within the first year of employment. Interest areas along with departmental needs will be considered when determining programming support area.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Salary: $44,000-$47,000

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience, typically 1-2 years, in direct student contact at the undergraduate level.
• Experience and ability to foster a welcoming and respectful environment for student success.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups, including peers, leadership, and external constituents.

Desired Qualifications

• A Master's degree.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 3A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? .