Academic Advisor - University College

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $48K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ January 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for University College. The advisor provides academic guidance and course recommendations to diverse student populations, supporting their progress through various academic stages. They interpret academic policies, advise on major and minor plans, and participate in retention initiatives and orientation programs.

Highlights

Advise a caseload of students including first-year, general/undecided, continuing, and probation students.
Participate in retention initiatives such as early alert outreach and probation advising.
Guide students in major exploration, degree planning, registration, and academic issue navigation.
Provide coaching and monitor student progress.
Assist in training and mentoring a student worker shared caseload management.
Present to students during new student and transfer orientation events.
Required: Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to handle confidential matters, cultural sensitivity, and autonomous work management.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Education, College Student Personnel or related field, and professional advising experience.
Salary range: $43,896 - $48,000.
Collaborate with University College colleagues and campus partners to meet educational needs of diverse student populations.