Job Description

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

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor will provide academic and career advising for undergraduate psychology majors and minors as part of advising team; assists with recruitment, orientation, enrollment management, and retention efforts, as well as department events. Participates in undergraduate administrative planning and supports student success; helps resolve registration issues for students in all undergraduate psychology courses; may support other units in the college as needed.

The Department of Psychology houses a Bachelor’s program in psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology program, a Master’s in Psychology program with four sequences, a Specialist in School Psychology program, and a PhD in School Psychology program. We have approximately 900 majors and 200 minors, along with 100 graduate students. There is also a large General Education commitment, serving students from all over campus.

Additional Information

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/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$53,000 - $58,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to make effective public presentations.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills to work with students, faculty, staff and alumni.
5. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
6. Strong organizational skills.
7. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population of students, peers, and the public.
8. Working knowledge of basic office software and advising systems (e.g., word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, databases, student information systems).
9. Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
10. Evidence of understand of the issues facing today’s college students as it impacts their academic careers.
11. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree.
2. Training or experience in psychology or another field related to the position.
3. Experience with academic and career counseling.
4. Previous teaching experience at the college level.

Work Hours

8-4:30 Monday - Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work.

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

September 2026

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List (please provide 3 professional reference)

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

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Alycia Hund, Department of Psychology, amhund@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 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.