Academic Advisor/Recruiter

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Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title:Academic Advisor/Recruiter
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor and Recruiter position in the Department of Special Education will primarily serve students in off-campus or online initial teacher licensure programs in the Department of Special Education. The person in this role will primarily ensure a smooth transition from pre-admission to matriculation for students in the Para-Professional Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program. The Academic Advisor and Recruiter will recruit new PULSE students, support them through the transition to enrollment, serve as their academic advisor, and implement strategies to increase their success once enrolled. This position will require extensive collaboration with school districts, faculty and other staff in the department and comprehensive knowledge of Illinois State policies and procedures. May also travel to high schools/community colleges/community agencies for recruitment events.
Additional responsibilities will include advising traditional special education students on course sequences and those students interested in a minor in special education.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Previous experience in one of the following areas: advising, recruiting, success coaching, or student affairs.
3. Knowledge of Teacher Education.
4. Working knowledge of basic office software (word processing, email systems, spreadsheets, databases), and an understanding of student information systems.
5. Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff, other department heads, students, employees in other departments, parents, and alumni in a professional manner.
6. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and the public.
7. Ability to exchange or/deliver information to supervisors and/or managers in other departments, deans, general public/citizens, state or federal elected officials, faculty and /or staff from other universities, and professional/business community
8. Evidence of an understanding of the issues facing today’s college students as it impacts their academic choices.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree
2. Experience across more than one area: advising, recruiting, success coaching, or working in student affairs.
3. Experience working with adult learners and non-traditional students.

Work Hours

Office setting. The core work hours of this position are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Position occasionally requires work beyond regular office hours. Position requires some travel.

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

July 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Donna Long
dllong@ilstu.edu

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/Affirmative Action 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.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 02/06/2024 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 02/11/2024 11:55 PM CST

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Current OpportunitiesAcademic Advisor/RecruiterOpened02/06/2024 Closes02/11/2024 DepartmentSpecial EducationThe Special Education Department at Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor and Recruiter to serve students in off-campus or online initial teacher licensure programs in the Department of Special Education. The person in this role will primarily ensure a smooth transition from pre-admission to matriculation for students in the Para-Professional Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program.

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