Academic Advisors (College of Liberal Arts) (2 Vacancies)

Description

The College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University is seeking an Academic Advisor I. This is a full-time, term, administrative/professional position.

Examples of Duties

1. Promote an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.
2. Establish a unique relationship with each student that focuses on interests, abilities, and values that 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 gaining a basic understanding of the College’s admission requirements, registration process, and processes that need to be completed by the student (e.g. language placement testing, applying for graduation)
5. Assist students in interpreting and understanding placement scores, program curricula, and pre-requisites.
6. Have a working knowledge of the degree requirements and pre-requisites needed for the degree programs assigned.
7. Have a working knowledge of the University Core Curriculum requirements and how it is tailored to the degree programs assigned.
8. Teach students how to use the Banner Self-Registration (SSB) to build and manage a class schedule.
9. Teach students how to use Degree Works as a degree audit tool in order to track progress toward a degree.
10. Effectively utilize all platforms including, but not limited to, calendaring, electronic advising notations, reports, and other systems as required.
11. Teach students how to use Degree Works to perform “what-if” scenarios in order to explore other degree options.
12. Utilize student information systems to view and interpret/evaluate student records, examination scores, and transcripts to facilitate academic advisement and course registration, to track progress towards degree, and to process graduation clearances.
13. Make referrals to appropriate campus offices and/or support programs in response to the academic and/or personal needs of students.
14. Maintain academic advising communications and records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
15. Maintain compliance with all mandatory training program requirements.
16. Participate in retention and recruitment initiatives as assigned.
17. Participate in on- and off-campus orientation, advisement, and open house functions as assigned.
18. Participate in professional development programs, advisement meetings, technology and professional development workshops as assigned.
19. Coordination of receiving and distributing syllabi for articulation consideration.
20. Perform other tasks as needed and/or assigned to enhance services of Academic Advisement and support the institutional mission.

Qualifications

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: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.