Academic Advisor **Clarke University** 1 Positions ID: 60499 Posted On 01/23/2025 **Job Overview** At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke University to do and be their best. Clarke is currently seeking to hire an academic advisor. The advisor should be committed to student success and playing key roles in the University’s efforts of retaining students through quality advising practices. Specifically, Clarke University’s student academic advisors will: + Serve as the primary point of contact for first-year students to provide both registration and ongoing holistic support. + Maintain a working knowledge of Clarke University curriculum and academic policies. Advisors know and understand all academic requirements, including the general education requirements, major requirements, minor requirements, and any pre-professional program requirements. + Establish regular meeting times with their students while also being available for drop-in meetings with advisees as needed. + Communicate with advisees and meet with them on a regular basis. + Serve as a resource to all Clarke University students who drop in and seek support. + Refer students to other support offices such as Learning Support, Accessibility Services, Life Coach and Counseling, and Student Engagement, among others. Advisors know and understand the resources available to Clarke students and refer students. + Participate in the Clarke Student Support Network and reach out to students as needed. + When applicable, serve as a resource for the Academic Advising Committee and the institution’s faculty concerning best practices in holistic advising. The ideal candidate will possess the following: + A commitment to assisting students in their transition to higher education and to student success. + Experience in an educational setting in student academic advising, teaching, or a related area, such as counseling or customer service. Specific experience or training in academic advising is a plus. + A graduate degree (preferred) and/or experience in education. + Excellent verbal (written and oral) communication skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, and maintain documentation of student encounters. + Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different areas of the institution, including Admissions, Student Engagement, and the faculty. + A working knowledge of best practices in student academic advising and a demonstrated willingness to maintain currency in this area. Clarke University offers meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays vacation and sick time, and professional development opportunities. To apply, please submit a letter of application and resume that includes three professional references at https://clarke.applicantpool.com/jobs **.** Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Primary Contact 164654 Jody Pfohl Director of Human Resources, Human Resources 563-588-6599 Phone Phone Phone Fax jody.pfohl@clarke.edu Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 935 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250123 End Date 20250331 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Sales Development Representative (SDR) Eagle Point Software Corporation Pharmacy Tech Hazardous Sterile PT Days MercyOne Forklift Operator- Off Shifts Sedona Staffing Services Elementary Vocal Music Teacher Holy Family Catholic Schools Travel Virtual Care RN - Onsite, Unit Based MercyOne Customer Service Rep HME FT Days MercyOne Account Executive (Sales) Kunkel & Associates, Inc. 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Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Maryin Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University is an intimate learning community that lives practically by four Core Values: Education, Charity, Justice, and Freedom. These values emanate from its founder, Mary Frances Clarke, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and those who follow their example to provide learning experiences that are relevant and forward looking. The Clarke Compass, designed for undergraduate students, integrates the liberal arts, experiential learning, major courses of study, cocurricular offerings and the Core Values to produce career-and life-ready graduates who service the Common Good, defined as that which all members of society need in order to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. To this end, we strive to respect diversity, practice inclusion and seek equity. For more information, please visit www.clarke.edu .