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Illinois State University

Academic Advisor - University College

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $48K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ July 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor for University College. The advisor will provide academic guidance, course recommendations, and support to assigned students, helping them navigate academic policies and progress through their academic careers. The role includes advising diverse student populations, participating in retention initiatives, and assisting with orientation and transfer programs.

Highlights

  • Advise a diverse caseload of students including first-year, undecided, continuing, and probation students.
  • Provide guidance on major exploration, degree planning, registration, and academic policies.
  • Participate in retention programs such as early alert outreach and probation advising.
  • Document student interactions and refer students to appropriate campus resources.
  • Assist with training and mentoring student workers.
  • Present at new student orientations and Transfer Day Program.
  • Required Bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Preferred Master’s degree in Education, College Student Personnel, or related field and advising experience.
  • Salary range: $43,896 - $48,000.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and serve diverse student populations sensitively and inclusively.