Academic Advisor II
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Education / Teaching
Academic Advising & Student Services
Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization:200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success
Normal
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary:The Academic Advisor II provides guidance to University students on academic progress, courses, University resources, etc. Identifies courses to be completed in upcoming semesters. Explains University and College policies. Provides guidance and trains entry-level advisors. May teach compass course as needed.
Additional
Department Summary:
Provides proactive, holistic academic advising, case management, and support for undecided freshmen in the University’s Crimson Edge and Exploring 4 Success programs.
Required
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of academic advising experience; OR master's degree and some academic advising experience.
Skills and Knowledge:Ability to work with various groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Public speaking skills. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Knowledge of advising and academic management software (Banner, Degree Works, onBase, MS Office, etc).
Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree or at least 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching discipline in areas including STEM, Business, Higher Education, Student Development, or related fields. Experience advising, case managing and supporting undecided, undeclared, and/or exploratory students. Experience advising, case managing and supporting underprepared new freshmen students. Program design and development experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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