Academic Advisor (Anticipated Opening)
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Starting Salary: $58,816 鈥� $64,006
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday,
day hours.
Deadline for Submitting Applications: 05/13/2026
Job Summary
Provide advising and
programming services to a DMACC Career Academy and high schools in the Des Moines area. Work directly with high school students enrolled in
DMACC鈥檚 Career Advantage program. This position will spend 1-2 days per week on a DMACC campus and 3-4 days per week in area high schools.
Essential Functions
Advise students in all phases of academic and career planning, including program and course
information, scheduling, registration, transfer requirements, articulations with other educational institutions and graduation requirements.
Advise, coordinate and refer students with specific learning needs regarding the identification and utilization of support services to
assist in student success. May also assist with educational achievement plans.
Work closely with admissions department staff to
monitor program capacity, assist in student admissions, and monitor student progress.
Conduct recruitment, orientation and retention
activities for traditional and non-traditional students, visit high schools and business/industry, attend college fairs, schedule and
conduct campus tours, and serve as a resource in the development of promotional materials to recruit and retain students.
Advise
student organizations and assist with student activities which could include graduation, athletics, Phi Theta Kappa, student activities
council, etc. Participate and assist in special or ongoing events and assignments such as serving as multicultural liaison, community
outreach work, maintaining various student services websites in cooperation with the webmaster, distribution of articulation agreements,
maintaining Career & Transfer Resource Center, etc.
Serve on campus and/or district-wide committees.
Perform other duties as
assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- Two years of advising, recruitment, promotions,
admissions or related experience in an educational setting (Master鈥檚 degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Academic
Advising, or related field can substitute for one year of experience). - Knowledge of current college educational and student services
procedures and practices. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to prepare and deliver public
presentations. - Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional
working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. - Knowledge of current software
applications. - Must maintain a flexible work schedule with ability to work in high schools.
Desired
Qualifications
- Master鈥檚 degree.
- Postsecondary education at a community college.
- Experience and commitment to
working with varied student populations. - Fluency in a language other than English.
- Experience working with community
colleges. - Experience working with high school populations and/or working in high schools.
Special Instructions to
Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete
DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).
Incomplete applications and commenting 鈥淪ee Resume鈥� will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for
required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience. 2) Attachment of
transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant鈥檚 name and degrees conferred. Scanned
copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
