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Position Title:

Academic Advisor III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a discipline related to advising, counseling, or teaching
Experience in academic advising and teaching at the collegiate level
Experience working with STEM programs
Experience managing people, projects, and information
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-person staff team

Job Description:

Summary

 Engineering Student Services at Iowa State University seeks qualified applicants for an Academic Advisor III to provide professional academic advising services regarding university procedures and degree requirements within the college to undeclared engineering students and prospective students.

The Academic Advisor III will be responsible for training college advisors for student orientation and the coordination of the student orientation experience. This position will advise undeclared engineering students.  Additionally, the position will be responsible for teaching all sections of Engineering 101 for undeclared engineering students.

The successful candidate will have effective management and organizational skills, the ability to teach in a large classroom and work well with a diverse population. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Advising

Coordination of Orientation

Outreach

Teaching

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals​
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude​
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action​
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices​
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)​
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist ​
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• 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• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

May 23, 2023

Posting Close Date:

June 5, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R11903

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