Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Job no: 517988
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title:Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mathematics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Serves as an Academic Advisor for undergraduate Mathematics majors, including mathematics teacher education majors and actuarial majors; helps resolve registration issues for students in all mathematics courses; assists with department recruitment and retention efforts. The Mathematics Department houses a bachelor's program and a master's program in mathematics as well as a Ph.D. program in mathematics education. Within the bachelor's program we have majors in General Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Mathematics Teacher Education. There is also a large General Education commitment, serving students from all over campus. The advisor is expected to be involved in advising for the new Data Science major (as of Fall 2025) until the programs growth warrants its own full-time advisor. There is also a large General Education commitment, serving students from all over campus.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

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

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or closely related field
2. Minimum one year of professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent in related field.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to make effective public presentations
5. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, communication, and teamwork.
6. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
7. Strong organizational skills.
8. Ability to work with diverse population of students, peers, and the public.
9. Working knowledge of basic office software and advising systems (word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, etc.)
10. Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
11. Evidence of understanding of the issues facing today's college students as it impacts their academic careers.
12. Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Mathematics or closely related field.
2. Previous teaching experience at the college level.

Work Hours

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate.

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

January or February 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

Cassandra Snelling
clsnell1@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.