Academic Advisor - CAS Job Normal area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Title:

Academic Advisor - CAS

Division Name:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Job Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences seeks to hire a full-time, temporary Academic Advisor to provide flexible advising support across departments and programs within the College. Reporting directly to the CAS Dean's Office, this position will serve as a college-wide resource, with assignments determined by evolving departmental needs, including advising vacancies, staffing shortages, enrollment fluctuations, and other gaps in advising capacity.

The advisor may be assigned to one or more departments during the appointment and will work collaboratively with department chairs, faculty, and advising staff to ensure continuity of advising services and support student success.

Primary responsibilities include undergraduate academic advising, academic planning, registration assistance, retention and student success initiatives, and recruitment and orientation activities. The successful candidate must be adaptable, collaborative, and able to develop familiarity with the academic requirements and advising practices of multiple programs within the College.

This position is available for immediate hire and is expected to continue through June 30, 2027. There may be an opportunity for renewal beyond that date, depending on an evaluation of College advising needs, position effectiveness, and available budgetary resources. Renewal is not guaranteed.

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

$/month depending on experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to make effective public presentations

Excellent interpersonal skills to work with students, faculty, staff and alumni

Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines

Strong organizational skills

Working knowledge of basic office software and advising systems (e.g., word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, databases, student information systems)

Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment

Evidence of understanding of the issues facing today’s college students as it impacts their academic careers

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Training experience in or major in the Arts and Sciences or a related field

Experience with academic and career counseling

Work Hours

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.

Functional Expectations

Remain at a workstation for extended periods

Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

November 15 or as soon as possible

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / CV
Cover Letter
Reference List of at least 3 professional reverences and contact information

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship:
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State…