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Title: Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Technology
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor in the Department of Technology makes course recommendations and gives academic advice to all assigned students, across six unique program areas, so that they may progress successfully through their academic careers at Illinois State University. The Advisor must provide accurate and realistic academic information and support to an assigned caseload. The Advisor must accurately interpret and relay academic policies and requirements, including general education (ISU's general education or the Illinois Articulation Initiative), as well as major/minor plans of study. The Academic Advisor is expected to have specialized knowledge about Technology majors in addition to a familiarity with university policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor reports directly to the Department Chairperson.

Additional Information

The Academic Advisor must work without considerable supervision to effectively execute the goals and services of the Department of Technology. These goals and services are determined by the Department Chairperson in coordination with faculty. Regular meetings and regular contact with Chairperson are expected to execute the goals of the TEC department. The Academic Advisor's performance is reviewed formally on an annual basis by the TEC Chairperson, as required by Human Resources. Informal feedback is given through regular communications throughout the year.
The Department of Technology serves approximately 600 majors in six undergraduate degree programs and three graduate sequences of study, with approximately 20 faculty members, six staff members, and various numbers of graduate assistants and student employees.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$54,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent in directly related field.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
4. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines; organizational skills; detail-oriented; accurate record keeper; flexibility in a changing administrative model.
5. Ability to quickly develop an understanding of six unique majors.
6. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and public.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to make effective public presentations and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
8. Working knowledge of basic office software (word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, student information systems, databases, etc.)
9. Ability to work independently, but also work cooperatively with faculty and staff with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy.
10. Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
11. Evidence of understanding of the issues facing today's college students as it impacts their academic choices.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Student Information Systems, Technology, and ISU curricular policies and procedures.
2. Advising experience in a complex department with multiple disciplines, preferably in areas related to Technology.

Work Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Limited work hours outside of regular hours for events or recruiting.

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

March 1, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
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

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

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

Josh Brown, jbrown4@ilstu.edu, Department of Technology

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.