Summary
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is seeking an Academic Advisor II to provide professional academic advising services to all Early Childhood Education (ECE) majors and other HDFS majors/minors as needed. This position will advise current or potential students and their families concerning majors, minors, scheduling, probation, etc. Provide referrals to resources for wellbeing and support, such as academic success, counseling, or financial aid.
Example of Duties
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.
Teaches orientation courses.
Presents at orientation or other events.
Participates in recruitment activities and develops materials.
Advises learning communities.
Advises student organizations.
May supervise students.
May serve as a lead advisor.
May participate in practicum coordination.
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
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.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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.