University of Northern Iowa

Academic Advisor - Office of Academic Advising

Main Campus, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 90 days ago

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About the role

The advisor will foster student development through individualized advising, targeted outreach, and collaborative programming designed to enhance retention, engagement, and success.
As part of the Office of Academic Advising at the University of Northern Iowa, you'll join a collaborative, student-focused team committed to helping students navigate academic transitions, build confidence, and thrive throughout their educational journey.
This full-time academic advisor position will provide comprehensive guidance to pre-radiography and pre-sonography students, as well as select students from the Department of Kinesiology & Athletic Training through degree planning, purposeful graduate and professional health preparation, and personalized academic support.

Advising & Student Support:
Provide support to students experiencing academic challenges or reassessing their academic direction.
Lead recruitment initiatives for students interested in radiography or sonography programs, including participation in admissions events, campus visits, and prospective student engagement.
Design and implement outreach strategies, workshops, and events to support student transition, persistence, and success.
Collaborate with campus departments to support institutional retention and enrollment management efforts.
Maintain timely and relevant communication with students through email, print, and electronic resources.
Build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners.
Effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic advising environment.
Take initiative in developing and implementing student support programs.

Provide individualized advising and long‑term academic planning with a focus on degree planning, course selection, academic progress monitoring, and time‑to‑degree completion.
Proficiency in student information systems and advising technologies.

Master's degree in college student personnel, advising content specialty area, or related field.
Position Details:
Job Category: Professional and Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Application Instructions:
All application materials received by May 11, 2026, will be given full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application.

$51,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 119
Pay Basis: Salary
Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions.

Develop and maintain print and digital materials to promote sonography and radiography as well as pre-health programs.
Stay current on advising practices, student development theory, and trends in radiography, sonography, and pre-health education.
Educate and support students from new student orientation through graduation by guiding registration, course sequencing, teacher education standards and activities, and program application processes.
Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions.
application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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