Academic Advisor (Family and Consumer Sciences)

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition waiver

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

Illinois State University seeks an Academic Advisor in the Family and Consumer Sciences department to provide academic advising and student support for an assigned caseload across programs. You will guide students through degree requirements and policies to promote success and timely progression.

The role includes recruitment, retention efforts, enrollment management, course scheduling, and reports to the Department Chairperson; on-campus, Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30 with occasional evenings or

Qualifikationen

• Provide comprehensive academic advising on course selection and degree requirements.
• Meet with students via scheduled appointments and walk-ins.
• Advise transfer students through the Transfer Registration Program.
• Develop interventions to boost persistence and retention.
• Coordinate course scheduling and report classroom utilization.

Aufgaben

• Represent the department at recruitment events.
• Serve on the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Curriculum Committee.

Kenntnisse

Advising experience

Student support

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor (Family and Consumer Sciences) to provide academic advising and student support to an assigned caseload of students across multiple academic programs in the department. The role guides students through degree requirements and university policies to support academic success and timely degree progression. The advisor also supports recruitment, retention, enrollment management, and course scheduling, and reports directly to the Department Chairperson.

Highlights

• Provide comprehensive advising on course selection, registration, degree requirements, internships, and career planning for an assigned caseload
• Meet with students through scheduled appointments and walk-in advising sessions
• Advise and support transfer students through the Transfer Registration Program
• Develop interventions for students who need additional support to promote persistence and retention
• Coordinate course scheduling and prepare reports on classroom utilization, faculty course loads, and enrollment by major
• Represent the department at recruitment events such as University Open Houses, Redbird Receptions, and Preview events
• Serve on the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Curriculum Committee
• Bachelor's degree and professional advising experience or a demonstrated equivalent
• Salary of $51,000 to $55,000 per year, plus tuition waiver, retirement, and insurance benefits
• On-campus role Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30, with occasional evening or weekend work