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Title: Recruiter, Academic Advisor, and Academic Coach for Non-traditional Students
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Recruiter, Academic Advisor and Academic Coach for Non-traditional students position in the Department of Special Education will primarily serve students in off-campus or online initial teacher licensure programs in the Department of Special Education. The person in this role will ensure a smooth transition from pre-admission to matriculation for non-traditional students in the Para-Professional Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program and any other program geared towards non-traditional students. The person in this role will support students through the transition to enrollment, serve as their academic advisor, and implement strategies to increase their success once enrolled through academic coaching. This position will require extensive collaboration with school districts, faculty and other staff in the department and comprehensive knowledge of Illinois State policies and procedures. The person in this role will also travel to high schools/community colleges/community agencies for recruitment events and be available at nights and weekends.
Additional responsibilities will include being a part of the advising team in the department of special education and support advisors with overflow of students interested in a minor in special education.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Previous experience in one of the following areas: advising, recruiting, success coaching, or student affairs.
3. Experience working with adult learners and non-traditional students.
4. Knowledge of Teacher Education.
5. Working knowledge of basic office software (word processing, email systems, spreadsheets, databases), and an understanding of student information systems.
6. Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, other department heads, students, employees in other departments, parents, and alumni in a professional manner.
7. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and the public.
8. Ability to exchange or/deliver information to supervisors and/or managers in other departments, deans, general public/citizens, state or federal elected officials, faculty and /or staff from other universities, and professional/business community.
9. Evidence of an understanding of the issues facing today’s college students as it impacts their academic choices.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree
2. Bilingual (Spanish)

Work Hours

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Functional Expectations

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

Proposed Starting Date

January 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino
ycuenca@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

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.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.