Academic Advisor

DMACC is an affirmative action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io . Job Summary The part‑time temporary Academic Advisor will provide Express academic advising to support student traffic, making necessary referrals to new and current students regarding all academic programs and coordinating with full‑time Academic Advisors. Essential Functions Advise students in academic and career planning, including program and course information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, and articulation agreements. Inform and advise prospective and current students regarding educational planning, college services, and community resources at the Ames Hunziker Center while also meeting with assigned students from a defined caseload. Work closely with DMACC’s alert system by responding to requests for support submitted by faculty and students. Coordinate with aligned Student Affairs peers along with faculty and leadership from Academic Affairs and may include limited travel to other campus locations. This position will include a primary student caseload of online students. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of current college educational and student services procedures and practices. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver classroom presentations. Knowledge of current software applications. Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in educational administration, student personnel, counseling, or related field. Knowledge of DMACC educational and student services procedures and practices. Experience within higher education. Work Schedule Daytime hours, will vary between 7:30am to 4:30pm. Legal Discrimination Statement Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, and actual or potential parental, family, or marital status. For questions or complaints about this policy, contact the Office for Civil Rights at U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io . Salary Information $28.55 per hour. Contact Jeremy Austin, View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr