Academic Advisor Print Apply Academic Advisor Salary $52,161.00 Annually Location Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA Job Type Full-Time Board-Approved Job Number 02873 Division Academic Affairs Department Academic Advising Opening Date 06/18/2026 Description Benefits Questions
JOB GOAL
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Academic advising at Kirkwood Community College is a developmental process that considers students' academic needs, goals, interests and prior experiences and education. The academic advisor advises students concerning their academic plans, progress, and academic/career goals, in order to assist students in making personal educational decisions. The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Advocate for Continual Improvement
- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability
- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service
- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance
- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead
- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students in the exploration of goals, interests, strengths, values, and concerns through positive, open-ended questions and intentional advising strategies. Assist students in developing academic plans that meet goals and future aspirations. Teach students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to an intended/chosen academic program. Teach students how to assess their degree progress through graduation Refer students to campus resources, programs, and support systems that promote academic success, career development, experiential learning, and engagement in a chosen discipline. Collaborate with faculty and guide students to opportunities that engage students with faculty and professionals in their chosen disciplines. Assist students in developing problem-solving skills to allow them autonomy. Develop intervention plans for struggling students. Conduct first-year orientation advising sessions. Design and facilitate seminars/workshops that focus on career opportunities, transfer admissions procedures, financial literacy, cultural education activities, and social and personal development Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Possess solid knowledge of the academic programs within the academic pathway. Demonstrated organizational, record-keeping, and planning skills, including time management. Working knowledge of Kirkwood's student policies and procedures and ability to explain those processes. Understand the Core Competencies of an advisor as outlined in NACADA. Possess strong human relations skills and get along with diverse personalities. Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form. Establish and maintain good team working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree Advising or teaching experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
: Master's degree 3 or more years of Academic Advising experience 3 or more years of Community College professional experience Education or knowledge of student development theories and practice Knowledge and experience with holistic, case management advising practices
EEO/AA STATEMENT
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College 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. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of 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:
(303) 844-5695
FAX:
(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339
Email:
OCR.Denver@ed.gov .
WHY KIRKWOOD
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here ! 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree with advising or teaching experience? Yes No Required Question Employer Kirkwood Community College Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404 Phone 319-398-5572 Website http://www.kirkwood.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.
