Academic Advisor

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title: Dean of Student Services Location: Muscatine Community College (30) New pay rate starting Jan 1, 2026: $47,400 - $52,700 Job Description Provides information about college programs, admissions policies and procedures. Ensures accurate information sharing and college enrollment. Duties will include thorough academic planning, career exploration, scheduling of courses and college tuition payment options. Assists in coordinating workshops, orientation, and special advising events. Work location is in-person at Muscatine Community College Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in education, counseling, or related field. Ability to work effectively across academic disciplines and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including both oral and written skills. Strong organizational skills. Significant intercultural acumen and ability to work with diverse populations. Creativity and commitment to program initiatives. Knowledge of retention strategies and technologies to support and improve student success. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Understand and be able to explain all programs and majors offered by EICC. Provide students with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, selection of college courses, and related District policies and processes. Assist students in the development of an educational plan. Consult informational documents, web sites and institutional contacts to advise students on course transferability and support students' transfer goals. Identify and utilize a variety of resources to assist students with career decision-making and selection of a major. Supports student retention efforts by pro-actively engaging with students to ensure their academic advancement. Acts as the primary campus liaison for district-wide academic advising initiatives and communication. Lead or co-lead a student organization, such as, Student Senate. Appointed as the campus Designated School Official for International Students. Assist with the creation, registration, academic plans and compliance with VISA regulations. Assist with events organized to provide enrollment and advising services. Inform students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions. Authorize course withdrawals. Remain current with technology used to provide advising services and information. Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers. Responsible for managing retention cases referred by the faculty. Provide proactive referrals of students to college, district, and community service agencies as appropriate. Work closely with various departments within the college to determine enrollment objectives and develop appropriate strategies for achieving those objectives. Assist with the planning and delivery of college orientation sessions both campus and online. Lead or co-lead a student organization, such as Phi Theta Kappa. Other duties as assigned. EICC Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io or the Office for Civil Rights, 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. FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr