Academic Advisor, College of Education

The University of Northern Iowa's College of Education Advising and Teacher Education Success (CATS) Office seeks applicants for an Academic Advisor, starting in October 2024. This is a three-year term appointment, with a possibility of extension.  

Primary Function: Advises currently enrolled undergraduate majors in the College of Education (COE) and prospective students through drop in sessions, individual appointments and group meetings; participates in office's responsibilities for all COE students with a special interest in our Online Transfer programs from first-year through graduation, and coordinates and communicates with COE departments and other Teacher Education affiliated programs regarding curriculum changes and participatory advising roles; works closely with other individuals responsible for determining eligibility for admission into various levels of Teacher Education program; increases retention and promotes student success; works closely with distance education and adult learners; participates in campus conversations to more systematically provide advising and retention advice for all COE students; maintains appropriate and useful data for decision making; serves as voice of COE, advising roles and responsibilities to other appropriate segments of the University.
Qualifications: Master's degree in college student personnel or related field; excellent written and oral communication skills required. At least one year of advising experience; evidence of successful work in a collaborative team setting; experience with various computer data systems; experience in working with adult learners; and experience in online settings preferred. Occasional work outside of normal office hours will be necessary.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 9/6/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.