Academic Advisor
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$ 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
Academic Advisor
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Dean of College of Engineering
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor supports the College of Engineering in promoting programs and enforcing policies and in assisting undergraduate students in planning and completing their academic and career goals. Provides academic major or college specific advising in areas including but not limited to recruitment major declaration orientation enrollment retention and graduation
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate/benefits/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$55000$65000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree
2.Evidence of interpersonal communication and listening skills to interact in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner with students parents/guardians/families faculty administrators staff and the general public; and to communicate in person in writing via Zoom and by telephone.
3. 2 years of relevant work experience in academic advisement or another relevant student facing area of Higher Education such as student services.
4. Knowledge skills and abilities to function autonomously as an academic advisor for relevant programs
5. Knowledge of word processing spread sheets databases
6. Demonstrated experience meeting the educational needs of diverse student populations including but not limited to students with diverse abilities racial ethnic gender sexual orientation socioeconomic backgrounds and religions.
7. Valid State of Illinois drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Masters Degree preferably in Education College Student Personnel or related field
2. Professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent experience
Work Hours
Typical work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Functional Expectations
1. Effectively communicate daily.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete daytoday work
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
4. Collaborate with University College colleagues and other campus partners
Proposed Starting Date
May 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume Cover Letter Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Contact Information for Applicants
Paige Dowllar
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
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Department
Dean of College of EngineeringThe Academic Advisor supports the College of Engineering in promoting programs and enforcing policies and in assisting undergraduate students in planning and completing their academic and career goals.
Current Opportunities
Department
Dean of College of EngineeringThe Academic Advisor supports the College of Engineering in promoting programs and enforcing policies and in assisting undergraduate students in planning and completing their academic and career goals.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
