Academic Advisor

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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.

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

8:00-4:30 M-F

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

July 1, 2024

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List

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