Academic Advisor

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition waiver for staff and dependos

Paid holidays / time off

Retirement planning options

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, IL, invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the College of Business Student Advisement. The role supports advising across recruitment, major declaration, orientation, enrollment, retention, and graduation for undergraduates.

The advisor provides academic, major, or college-specific guidance, collaborating with students to plan and achieve their goals. Typical hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with occasional after-hours; starting date is November 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in academic advisement or higher education.
• Ability to work autonomously as an academic advisor.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, major, or college-specific advising.
• Support recruitment, major declaration, orientation, enrollment, retention, and graduation.
• Assist undergraduate students in planning and completing academic and career goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title:

Title: Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: College of Business Student Advisement
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor supports the College of Business in promoting programs and enforcing policies and in assisting undergraduate students in planning and completing their academic and career goals. Provides academic, major, or college specific advising in areas including but not limited to recruitment, major declaration, orientation, enrollment, retention, and graduation.

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

$48,000 - $55,000 annually

Required Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor's degree
2. 2. 2+ years of relevant work experience in academic advisement, or another relevant area of Higher Education
3. 3. Knowledge, skills, and abilities to function autonomously as an academic advisor for relevant programs
4. 4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Business or College Student Personnel

Work Hours

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm with occasional work beyond regular office hours.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods of time.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

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

Diana Woodring
[e-mail]
[phone]

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 [phone]. 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 [phone].