Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid holidays and breaks

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in Normal, IL. The role reports to Mennonite College of Nursing and focuses on advising nursing students, guiding their progression, and coordinating success programs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, engagement activities, recruitment support, orientation, and collaboration with faculty and staff to promote student achievement across the college and university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or in maturating stage.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Experience guiding students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and campus partners.
• Willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours.
• Familiarity with nursing licensure exam processes and testing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and coordinate student success initiatives.
• Assist with registration, progression, and retention efforts for nursing students.
• Coordinate student engagement activities and peer support resources.
• Support recruitment, orientation, and college/university initiatives.
• Manage clinical scheduling and student processes as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Flexibility / non-traditional hours

Nursing licensure exam knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mennonite College of Nursing
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Provides academic advising, student success coordination, and student engagement support for nursing students. Assists students with academic planning, registration, progression, and retention initiatives; coordinates student success programs, peer support resources, and engagement activities; supports recruitment and orientation efforts; manages clinical scheduling and student processes; and participates in college and university initiatives to promote student achievement and program success.

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 - $56,000 annual salary

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Experience in working with students, faculty, and departmental staff and campus administrators.
5. Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of general education requirements, major course sequencing, avenues for referral, and college policies.
7. Ability to work effectively with diverse student population with a proven commitment to diversity and student development.
8. Capacity to work occasional non-traditional hours.
9. Experience with nursing licensure exam processes and testing support.

Work Hours

8:00am-4:30pm 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

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

KILEIGH GUIDO, [e-mail]

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].