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Iowa State University's Software Engineering program is looking for an Academic Adviser II to help update and maintain students' academic progress reports, assist with admissions, registration, and course selection, and evaluate transcripts. The adviser will also support program and college orientations, recruiting, and graduation programs, as well as coordinate the Software Engineering Learning Community for incoming first-year students.

The ideal candidate will gain knowledge of university, college, and department resources, policies, and procedures, as well as degree requirements and career paths in Software Engineering. The adviser should have strong goal-setting and student placement skills, effective written and oral communication, and experience with conflict resolution and advising. The role requires the ability to work with various groups of students, faculty, and staff, while providing expertise on engineering undergraduate curriculum and university resources.

Software Engineering is the ninth-largest undergraduate major at Iowa State and the third-largest major in the College of Engineering. If you are interested in supporting students in a growing academic field, we encourage you to apply!

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Advises 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.
Refers students to appropriate resources such as counseling, academic success, financial aid, etc.
Interprets academic policies and procedures to support student success.
Presents at orientation or other events.
Participates in recruitment activities and develops materials.
Advises learning communities and supervises students.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

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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

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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 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
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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