Job Description

Position Title:

Academic Advisor II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks an Academic Advisor II to advise undergraduate students in our social sciences unit. This advisor will likely support students pursuing a major in psychology and assist with students in the social science degree areas of criminal justice, political science, and sociology.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the most academically varied college at Iowa State University. With 21 academic departments, one professional school, over 50 undergraduate majors, and more than 20 cross-disciplinary programs, the college plays a central role in nearly every major offered at Iowa State.

About You: Successful candidates will:

• Bring a student-centered lens to advising

• Have a preference for collaboration

• Have experience advising, counseling or teaching a variety of populations in one-on-one and group meetings

• Possess excellent communication, organization, leadership, and time management skills

Example of Duties

• Advise students concerning degree planning, academic enhancements, academic support services, academic policy issues, and graduation requirements

• Refer students to appropriate resources such as counseling, academic success, financial aid, etc.

• Assist with new student orientation programming and will likely teach an orientation course.

• Present at orientation and other new or prospective student events.

• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.

• May coordinate and advise learning communities and peer mentors.

• Participate in departmental and curriculum committees.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an instrumental role in students’ lives, helping them navigate college and set a path for the future. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive advising team, where you will receive comprehensive training and be part of a warm, team-oriented culture. If you're looking for a position where you can make a difference and grow professionally, this is a place where you can thrive.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts or science area or one of the college’s curricular areas

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, advising, education or a liberal arts or science area

• Experience advising, teaching, counseling students or working directly with clients/customers

• Experience using workplace technology or educational platforms (i.e., Workday, Outlook, Excel, Canvas, Navigate)

• Experience teaching or conducting large group workshops, presentations, seminars, or meetings.

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:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
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.

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.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Original Posting Date:

May 15, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 25, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19227

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.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.