Academic Advisor - University College
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Education / Teaching
Summer Seasonal, Bilingual, Education Administration, University Professor
Title: Academic Advisor - University College
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
The Academic Advisor in University College Academic Advising is to give academic advice and overall guidance to all assigned students including course recommendations, so that they may progress successfully through the next stage of their academic career at Illinois State University. University College Academic Advising serves several student populations including first-year, general/undecided, continuing, and academic probation students. Advisors must provide accurate and realistic academic information and support to an assigned caseload.
Advisors must accurately interpret and relay academic policies and requirements, including general education, as well as major/minor plans of study.
What you can expect:
- Starting with summer orientation, advise a caseload of students with diverse identities.
- Participate in retention initiatives including early alert outreach, outreach to students in-between terms, and probation advising.
- Guide students through major exploration, degree planning, registration, and re-enrollment processes as well as navigating academic issues.
- Monitor student progress and provide proactive, sustained, and developmentally appropriate coaching to targeted populations.
- Assist in training and mentorship of a student worker through shared responsibility of caseload management.
- Present to groups of incoming students and guests during new student orientation.
- Participate in internal training and professional development opportunities on a continuing basis (including anti-racism trainings and workshops). Seek out opportunities to enhance one’s knowledge regarding students of color and how to provide effective support.
- Provide referrals to appropriate campus resources for any difficulties that may happen during a student’s college journey.
- Assist and advise transfer students during Transfer Day Program.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate: $43,896 - $48,000
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree, preferably in Education, College Student Personnel or related field)
- Professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent experience
Work Hours: TBD
Functional Expectations: Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Proposed Starting Date: April 2025
Required Applicant Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
Special Instructions for Applicants:
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…
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