Position Title:Academic Advisor I
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:Degree in higher education, student affairs, communication, counseling, STEM or related field
Experience advising undergraduate students
Experience teaching undergraduate orientation / career planning course
Experience that demonstrates an understanding of higher education and the academic, social, and personal challenges that students face
Job Description:
The Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (CCEE) in the College of Engineering is seeking a motivated and student-centered Academic Advisor I to join our advising team. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping students navigate their academic journey, explore career opportunities, and connect with resources that support their success.
As part of a collaborative team of advisors, you will guide undergraduate students in the civil engineering, construction engineering, and environmental engineering degree programs. You will play a key role in supporting student success through academic advising and course planning support, lead student programming through teaching, assist with recruitment and retention initiatives, and help students navigate and fulfill graduation requirements.
In this position, you'll also participate in summer orientation programs, build first-semester course plans for new students, facilitate prospective student visits, and represent the department at university-wide recruitment events. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead student programming by teaching at least one section of ENGR 1010, the College of Engineering's orientation course, and by supporting faculty-led learning communities that help students navigate their first year of college.
You will join a supportive team of advisors who come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds-not just engineering. The most important qualities you bring are a willingness to learn, a passion for supporting student success, and an eagerness to contribute to a collaborative, student-centered environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. The CCEE Department is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All staff members have a common responsibility to support and sustain our core values.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance to students on program requirements, course registration, faculty-approved credit evaluations, and academic progress tracking
Enforce academic policies and graduation requirements
Participate in summer orientation programs and create first-semester course plans for new students
Facilitate prospective student visits and engage in recruitment activities
Assist with ABET accreditation documentation and collect assessment data for faculty use
Implement curriculum decisions and initiate necessary documentation
Teach at least one section of ENGR 1010 and support faculty-led learning communities
To apply, please follow the Application Instructions below and include a cover letter explaining how your experience meets the preferred qualifications for this position.
Level Guidelines- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity- May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS805
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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter explaining how your experience meets the preferred qualifications for this positionIf 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.
Original Posting Date: August 20, 2025
Posting Close Date:September 1, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R17643
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