Academic Advisor - Honors Program
Academic Advisor - Honors Program
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$ 43890 - 48000
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Academic Advisor - Honors Program
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Academic Advisor - Honors Program
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Honors Program
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Honors Academic Advisor is part of the Honors Program team which works collaboratively to develop and implement the mission and goals of the Honors Program. This position serves as an academic advisor primarily to first-year students manages and coordinates Contracts and Explorations two of the Honors Learning Experiences and oversees connections with the Honors Themed Living Learning Communities.
What you can expect:
An advising caseload of approximately 90-100 first year students in assigned majors.
Coordinating Honors Contracts and Explorations
Giving presentations to groups of students during new student orientation and as part of Honors Mindset Seminar.
Collaboration with other campus offices.
Participating in internal training and professional development opportunities on a continuing basis.
Team meetings to plan or work on program initiatives.
Additional Information
The mission of the Honors Program is to engage challenge and support academically motivated and diverse students from all disciplines. We enrich students learning through academic cultural professional and community-building opportunities.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$43890 - $48000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make effective public presentations.
3. Evidence of interpersonal communication and listening skills to interact in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner.
4. Effective communication with multiple stakeholders (students parents/guardians/families faculty administrators staff and the general public) through a variety of channels.
5. Autonomously manage multiple ongoing work goals and priorities with attention to detail and follow-through.
6. Exhibit a professional and growth-minded demeanor that contributes to a culture of teamwork understanding and empathy.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
8. Student centered with a focus on creating an equitable and diverse environment.
9. Collaborate positively within a dynamic team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Masters degree
2. Academic advising experience or experience working with students
Work Hours
Varies
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
July 2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. 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
Special Instructions for Applicants
Open until Filled - For full consideration please submit your application by June 17 2025.
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: Information for Applicants
Lauren Palmer Honors Program
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.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
Honors ProgramThe Honors Academic Advisor is part of the Honors Program team which works collaboratively to develop and implement the mission and goals of the Honors Program. This position serves as an academic advisor primarily to first-year students manages and coordinates Contracts and Explorations two of the Honors Learning Experiences and oversees connections with the Honors Themed Living Learning Communities.
Current Opportunities
Department
Honors ProgramThe Honors Academic Advisor is part of the Honors Program team which works collaboratively to develop and implement the mission and goals of the Honors Program. This position serves as an academic advisor primarily to first-year students manages and coordinates Contracts and Explorations two of the Honors Learning Experiences and oversees connections with the Honors Themed Living Learning Communities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
