Academic Peer Advisor

Job no: 521197

Work type: On Campus

Location: Normal, Illinois

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

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

• 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)

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

$15.00/hour

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

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

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

August 13, 2026

• Resume
• At least one reference form submitted through Microsoft Forms at  before the February 20, 2026 deadline

Chris Mc Combs
(309) 438‑8364
cjmccom

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. If no satisfactory background, employment may be delayed. Proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University is required before scheduled start. An I‑9 must be filed within three days of employment start. Tax withholding and wage reporting laws apply. Student employees may work no more than 28 hours per week on‑campus;

international students may work up to 20 hours per week during the campus session.

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.

Application Opened: 01/20/2026 03:00 PM CST
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled