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Title: Academic Peer Advisor
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College Academic Advising

Job Summary

University College Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) assist students with developing academic plans and connecting them with campus resources through professional advice and personal experience.

Peer Advisors have the following job responsibilities:
Assist the University College Advising office with answering phone calls, checking-in students in the reception area, scheduling appointments for advising staff, and providing timely and accurate information to appropriate University offices

Assist full-time professional advisors in helping students (primarily in their first year) successfully transition academically at Illinois State University

Assist in the delivery of University College programs and services, which may include public presentations

Acquire a general knowledge of University programs, services, and policies including all applicable academic deadlines

Dates of employment:
August 13, 2026-May 7, 2027 (May include University breaks)
Optional summer availability from May 18-August 12, 2026 (Dependent on office needs for Preview 2026)

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

Current undergraduate students only
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Minimum 1-year commitment
Available for mandatory pre-semester training on August 13, 2026 & August 14, 2026.
Available for mandatory weekly training throughout each semester on Thursdays from 8:00am - 8:50am

Work Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

August 13, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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

At least one reference form is required in order to be considered for the Academic Peer Advising position.

Reference forms are submitted through Microsoft Forms at:
https://forms.office.com/r/j62vKvbneD 

Reference forms must be submitted before the February 20, 2026 deadline.

Examples of people who may be a reference are:
Past/Current Faculty (Professors)
Staff Members
Coaches
Past/Current Employers
High School Teachers
Previous College Faculty/Staff
Registered Student Organization Advisors

Contact Information for Applicants

Chris McCombs
(309) 438-8364
cjmccom@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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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.