Position Title:Academic Advisor II - Kinesiology
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in education or related field.
Related industry experience.
Experience advising, teaching or counseling students in a professional setting.
Experience using workplace technology or educational platforms, including Outlook, Canvas, Navigate, and Workday.
Experience teaching or conducting large group workshops, presentations, seminars, or meetings.
Job Description:
The College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking an Academic Advisor II to join the Department of Kinesiology. This position provides academic advising and student support to undergraduate students while contributing to recruitment, orientation, teaching, and administrative efforts within the department.
As an Advisor in Kinesiology, you will work closely with students from their first year through graduation, helping them chart a successful path through their academic journey. You will also collaborate with faculty, staff, and peer mentors to foster student success and build a supportive learning community. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys guiding students, strengthening academic programs, and contributing to a dynamic, student-focused department.
Key Responsibilities
Advise undergraduate students in course selection, registration, and academic planning, and assist with degree audits.
Counsel students experiencing academic concerns, recommend success strategies, and connect them with campus resources.
Implement retention projects, including academic interventions and student success initiatives.
Meet with prospective students and families and provide information on opportunities at ISU.
Participate in recruitment events such as daily visits, Experience Iowa State, and outreach programs.
Teach the Kinesiology Orientation-Learning Community course.
Co-coordinate the Learning Community, including hiring and training peer mentors.
Provide guidance on academic policies and procedures, preparing related forms and documentation.
Serve on departmental and college committees and assist with special projects related to advising, student development, and recruitment.
In this role, you will be part of the second-largest department on campus, working with a wide range of students who are eager to get involved and make the most of their ISU experience. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and help students shape their academic and professional paths. You will also join a collaborative team of advisors who share ideas, support one another, and work together to provide the best possible guidance. A hallmark of this department is the strong partnership between faculty and advisors, creating an environment where your contributions directly enhance student success and where you are valued as an integral part of the student experience.
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.
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
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS806
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 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 28, 2025
Posting Close Date:September 7, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R17690
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
