Academic Advisor and Support Services Specialist

The University of Iowa Distance and Online Education is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor and Support Services Specialist (100% appointment) to help students achieve their academic goals.

This position provides comprehensive academic advising and program support to students admitted to University College programs, including the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree programs. These programs serve various student populations, with a high volume of transfer and non-traditional students.

They will also have the opportunity to:

·       Support the needs of transfer students by evaluating transfer credit, understanding how to identify transfer course equivalencies, and providing a seamless transition to the University of Iowa.

·       Collaborate with other offices to improve services for online and UC students to increase academic success; expand online academic supports, conduct academic support workshops.

·       Assess student understanding of graduation requirements and degree audits.

·       And more!

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About the Department: University College serves an important role at the University of Iowa and is an academic home for numerous courses or programs that span across multiple units.  The College offers two bachelor's degrees, the BAS and BLS.  These programs allow students who have already received an associate's degree, or who have prior college credit, to earn a four-year degree.  We also offer undergraduate certificate programs in: clinical and translational science, leadership studies, nonprofit management, and sustainability.  In addition, several K-12 programs are also administered through academics units that are associated with University College.  University College is committed to the success of all University of Iowa students. This commitment is demonstrated in the programs and services that we offer through Distance and Online Education, Orientation Services,