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Title: Academic Advisor - Honors Program
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Honors Program
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Honors Academic Advisor is part of the Honors Program team, which works collaboratively to develop and implement the mission and goals of the Honors Program. This position serves as an academic advisor primarily to first-year students, manages and coordinates Contracts and Explorations, two of the Honors Learning Experiences, and oversees connections with the Honors Themed Living Learning Communities.

What you can expect:
• An advising caseload of approximately 90-100 first year students in assigned majors.
• Coordinating Honors Contracts and Explorations

• Giving presentations to groups of students during new student orientation and as part of Honors Mindset Seminar.
• Collaboration with other campus offices.
• Participating in internal training and professional development opportunities on a continuing basis.
• Team meetings to plan or work on program initiatives.

Additional Information

The mission of the Honors Program is to engage, challenge, and support academically motivated and diverse students from all disciplines. We enrich students’ learning through academic, cultural, professional, and community-building opportunities.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$43,890 - $48,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective public presentations.
3. Evidence of interpersonal communication and listening skills to interact in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner.
4. Effective communication with multiple stakeholders (students, parents/guardians/families, faculty, administrators, staff, and the general public) through a variety of channels.
5. Autonomously manage multiple ongoing work goals and priorities, with attention to detail and follow-through.
6. Exhibit a professional and growth-minded demeanor that contributes to a culture of teamwork, understanding, and empathy.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
8. Student centered with a focus on creating an equitable and diverse environment.
9. Collaborate positively within a dynamic team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree
2. Academic advising experience or experience working with students

Work Hours

Varies

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

July 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

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

Open until Filled - For full consideration, please submit your application by June 17, 2025.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Lauren Palmer, Honors Program, 309-438-2559

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 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.