Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions       
Department: Advising and Academic Services Center
Locations: Macomb, IL
Posted: Sep 13, 2021
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: FT - Continuous


About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves over 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.


Job Description:

Academic Advisor - 2 positions available

The First Year Advising Center (FYAC) is seeking a 12-month academic advisor who is committed to developmental academic advising and assisting first time freshmen students in their transition to college. The advisor reports to the FYAC Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Academic advising is the primary responsibility of this position. The individual will be expected to maintain an academic advising caseload of first year freshmen in a variety of majors and those that are still exploring their options. Academic Advisors assist students with both academic and personal transition needs including navigating campus processes, financial aid, campus involvement, and resource use. The caseload will consist of students entering WIU through our general admission program and students who enter through our Reach program (alternative admission). Academic advisors must attend and participate in all registration and orientation events and various events targeting students academic success. Additional responsibilities include coordinating outreach activities for academic support initiatives and the identification of populations that would benefit from those services.

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.


Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must also have experience as an academic advisor in a college or university. The candidate must have experience working with emerging student populations and experience developing rapport and providing an inclusive environment when working with students, parents and colleagues. The applicant must have experience guiding students through college/university level academic policies and regulations and working within an information technologies system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree from an accredited institution in College Student Personnel, Psychology, Counseling, or from another degree program that specializes in human growth and development. Experience guiding students through academic policies and regulations and working within an information technologies system is highly preferred.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of application.


Additional Information:

THE UNIVERSITY: Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

More than 66 undergraduate degree programs, nearly 40 graduate programs and two doctoral programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. Outside the classroom at Western, concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance performances and more are performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, as well as a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center.

These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 6,432): A traditional, residential four-year campus with offering a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Amtrak provides twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between).

Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,192): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL.


Application Instructions:

APPLICATION: Complete applications include:

1. a letter of application

2. current curriculum vita or resume

3. the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references

4. a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

Screening will begin September 27, 2021.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Search Committee Chair Lisa Melz-Jennings at LA-Melz-Jennings@wiu.edu.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu.



To apply, visit https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=136713&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=0



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