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Illinois State University

Academic Advisor for TRIO/Student Support Services

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $3,658 per Month

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for TRIO/Student Support Services. The advisor supports retention and graduation for Student Support Services participants by providing academic and personal guidance, making course recommendations, and interpreting academic policies to help students persist and graduate.

Highlights

  • Support retention and graduation for Student Support Services/TRIO participants
  • Make course recommendations and provide academic and personal advising to assigned students
  • Interpret and relay academic policies including general education and major/minor requirements
  • Maintain broad knowledge of all majors/minors at Illinois State and related support services
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience with first-generation and diverse student populations
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills are necessary
  • Proficient in basic office software such as word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and databases
  • Monthly salary: $3,658
  • Preferred qualification: Master's degree in Education, College Student Personnel, or related field
  • Work hours generally Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings or weekends