Academic Advisor II

Position Title

Academic Advisor II

Professional & Scientific

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

• Master’s degree in a related or supporting field such as Education, Human Services, Student Services, Educational Leadership, or Social Work — fields focused on guiding and assisting people in finding resources and working through processes
• Experience in Academic Advising at an institution of higher learning
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of student information/academic requirement (degree audit) systems
• Familiarity with university administrative processes, including student registration, processing forms, assisting students through procedures, and using systems such as Workday or similar student information platforms
• Experience in classroom teaching, ideally middle/high school level or higher

The Undergraduate Student Services Office within the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor II who will work closely with individual students and small groups to assist in their completion of degree requirements. Duties include assisting with recruitment and retention programs for first year and transfer students; leading orientation class(es); providing administrative support to the Undergraduate Student Services Office as well as to the students and faculty in the Ivy College of Business;

and assisting in the administration of academic policies and curricular standards. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills along with an understanding of relevant issues and concerns of students, the ability to communicate professionally in multiple formats (written, virtual, etc.), and possess strong computer skills to navigate and utilize student information systems. The candidate should also possess knowledge of student development, the ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and interact and work collegially within a team and with groups of individuals in roles within Ivy and across campus.

All staff are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

• Advises 350-400 business 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.
• Guides and 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 supporting learning community programming.
• Participates in orientation and other related academic events and programs.
• Assists with student recruitment and retention programs.
• Provides administrative support to the Undergraduate Student Services Office and Ivy students and faculty.
• Participates actively in the activities and events of the Ivy College of Business.

• 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

Regular

12 Month Work Period

Full time

PS806

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 or call  or Toll Free:

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

• Original Posting Date:
  February 23, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
  March 6, 2026
• Job Requisition Number: R18700