Academic Peer Advisor

Overview

Title:

Academic Peer Advisor. Employee Classification:
Student Help Regular. Division Name:
Academic Affairs. Department:
University College Academic Advising.

Job Summary:

University College Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) assist students with developing academic plans and connecting them with campus resources through professional advice and personal experience.

• Assist the University College Advising office with answering phone calls, checking-in students in the reception area, scheduling appointments for advising staff, and providing timely and accurate information to appropriate University offices.
• Assist full-time professional advisors in helping students (primarily in their first year) successfully transition academically at Illinois State University.
• Assist in the delivery of University College programs and services, which may include public presentations.
• Acquire a general knowledge of University programs, services, and policies including all applicable academic deadlines.
• Dates of employment:
  August 13, 2026-May 7, 2027 (May include University breaks). Optional summer availability from May 18-August 12, 2026 (Dependent on office needs for Preview 2026).

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15.00/hour

• Current undergraduate students only
• Minimum GPA: 2.75
• Minimum 1-year commitment
• Available for mandatory pre-semester training on August 13, 2026 & August 14, 2026.
• Available for mandatory weekly training throughout each semester on Thursdays from 8:00am - 8:50am

8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday

• Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
  Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

August 13, 2026

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At least one reference form is required in order to be considered for the Academic Peer Advising position. Reference forms are submitted through Microsoft Forms at:  Reference forms must be submitted before the February 20, 2026 deadline. Examples of people who may be a reference are:
Past/Current Faculty (Professors), Staff Members, Coaches, Past/Current Employers, High School Teachers, Previous College Faculty/Staff, Registered Student Organization Advisors.

Chris McCombs , cjmccom

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.

All appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person no later than three days from the beginning of employment. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Failure to comply will result in cancellation of your appointment.

ISU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you need a reasonable accommodation under ADA, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office will keep any confidential information confidential.

If you have difficulty accessing the system, call Human Resources at .