Academic Advisor

Description

The School of Education is seeking to fill the position of Academic Advisor, who will provide comprehensive academic advising services to undergraduate students. We are looking for someone to guide students in understanding degree requirements, academic polices, and career opportunities within the field of education. The Advisor will assist students in developing personalized academic plans, resolving academic challenges, and connecting them with relevant resources and support services. Additionally, this person will need to collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure students receive accurate and timely information regarding academic programs and opportunities for enrichment.
This position plays a critical role in supporting student success and fostering a positive learning environment within the School of Education. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to student-centered advising practices. 

Examples of Duties

1. Promote an inclusive environment in which all students are valued, supported, and respected.
2. Establish relationships with students that focus on individual interests, abilities, and values to facilitate career decision making during the academic advisement process.
3. Assist students in developing an educational plan that relates to their choice of degree program.
4. Assist students in understanding the School of Education’s admission and degree requirements, registration process, and required administrative processes that must be completed by the student (., math placement test, application for graduation).
5. Assist students in interpreting and understanding program curricula and prerequisites.
6. Have working knowledge of all degree requirements and prerequisites needed for the degree programs assigned. -- Responsible for "clearing" students for graduation.
7. Have working knowledge of University Core Curriculum requirements and how these requirements are aligned with the degree programs assigned.
8. Effectively use all data platforms including, but not limited to, calendaring, electronic advising notations, reports, and other systems as required.
9. Use student information systems to view, interpret, and evaluate student records, examination scores, and transcripts to facilitate academic advisement and course registration, track progress towards degree, and process graduation clearances.
10. Teach students how to use (a) Banner's self-registration system to build and manage class schedules, and (b) DegreeWorks to track progress toward degree completion and perform "what-if" scenarios to explore alternative degree options.
11. Make referrals to appropriate campus offices and/or student support programs in response to students' academic and/or personal needs.
12. Maintain academic advising communications and records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
13. Comply with all mandatory training program requirements.
14. Participate in retention and recruitment initiatives and on- and off-campus orientation, advisement, and open house functions, and professional development programs, advisement meetings, and technology workshops as assigned.
15. Coordinate receipt and distribution of course syllabus for articulation consideration.
16. Serve as a liaison between all off-campus sites and personnel and on-campus faculty and staff, including Extended Campus (. Student Success Coaches).
17. Perform other tasks as needed and/or assigned to enhance academic advisement services and support of the institutional mission. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  Master's degree by date of hire; experience within a postsecondary environment; experience in academic advising, mentoring, counseling undergraduate students, or closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Applicants with experience using student information systems such as Banner, EAB-Navigate or SalukiNet are preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include experience with degree audit systems such as Degree Works; experience working collaboratively, cooperatively, and effectively with diverse populations. 

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. 
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .

Contact: William Carr,