Job Description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Graduate Student Success Advisor to deliver a wide range of services through the Graduate College's Graduate Success Center, focusing on external fellowship application support and career and professional development for graduate students and postdocs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in graduate-specific experiences, constructive and student-centered writing feedback, and workshop delivery while being open to learning additional skills through on-the-job training. This position functions as part of a team to provide services to graduate students and postdocs.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks

• Provide individual consultations to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars on strategies for applying to nationally competitive fellowships and grants.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops (in-person and online) tailored to the diverse needs of graduate students across disciplines, focusing on fellowships and career opportunities.
• Deliver individualized career support to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, including written feedback on job application materials and strategies for academic and non-academic job searches, as well as group workshops.
• Stay informed about current job market trends in academia and industry.
• Develop and update informational materials and resources for graduate students as needed. 
• Provide feedback on Graduate College website content and functionality, contribute to and update the Graduate College's professional development pages related to external fellowships and/or careers.
• May assist in supervision and training of postdoctoral scholars, interns, and/or graduate assistants. 
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and/or recommend new services related to student professional development. 

Education Requirement

• A Master's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience (typically one to three years) advising graduate students on careers or fellowships.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in context of providing constructive developmental editing and writing feedback; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contributions of each individual is required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD or postdoc experience or working proficiency with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in STEM disciplines
• Experience and working proficiency in public speaking and/or teaching.
• Experience with working with international students/scholars.
• Some knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations is desirable. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to respond to the following questions in their cover letter:

• Why are you interested in supporting graduate students in their professional development (careers, fellowships, etc.)?
• Describe your experience giving constructive, student-centered writing feedback. Share 1-2strategies you use to be effective.
• For the following job areas, describe your relevant experience or how you would approach the following tasks:

o Career support for graduate students (e.g., job searches, advising, workshops).
o External fellowships support graduate students (e.g., identifying opportunities, application
feedback).
o Supporting graduate students and postdocs from a wide range of backgrounds to help them be
successful.

• Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you that's relevant to this position?

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlight

Regular salaried position. Pay level 4A . Located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and other generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here .

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

About University of Iowa

With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

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