Request/Posting Number 0712121
Classification Title Academic Advisor (40)
Working Title INTO ISU Pathway Advisor
Job Class # 102000
Type of Position Administrative Professional
Percent Appointment: 1-100 (For Student Employment and Graduate Assistant Only; state hours per week) 100%
Representation: Non-Union
Department INTO International Partnership - 06180000
Job Category Staff
General Summary INTO ISU is a joint venture between Illinois State University and INTO University Partnerships and is an initiative to increase the number of international students at ISU and to assist the university in meeting its internationalization goals.

The INTO ISU Pathway Advisor is a relationship with mutual responsibilities between an advisor and student advisee for consultation, sharing of accurate and complete information, careful listening, critical evaluation, and respectful interchange. The Pathway Advisor works with the all INTO ISU programs (Academic English, Undergraduate Pathway, Graduate Pathway and others as they are developed) and academic personnel within the INTO ISU Center.

The Academic Advisor is responsible for building course schedules and registering international pathway and academic English students for classes; helping students define and develop realistic education goals; assisting students in creating an academic plan consistent with their abilities, interests, and goals; assisting students in monitoring and evaluating their educational progress; referring students to appropriate campus resources; maintaining a confidential advising record for each student; designating and communicating hours available for advising; and informing students of the nature of the advisor/student advisee relationship. This position may also include data gathering, analysis, and reporting. A key component of this position will be coordinating advising and professional development/training activities with ISU's University College and all departments on campus.

This is a new position in the growing and dynamic INTO Illinois State University (INTO ISU) Center. Duties and scope may change as the INTO ISU center and this role evolves from the start-up phase to continuous operations.

We expect the candidate to help build the organization with a focus on achieving operational excellence.
Additional Information: INTO University Partnerships collaborates with leading universities to provide international students with a personalized and highly supportive learning environment in which to acclimatize to life on a US university campus and prepare for long-term academic success.
Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree
2. A minimum 1 year of professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent in directly related field.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, communication and teamwork.
6. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
7. Organizational skills.
8. Flexibility in a changing administrative model.
9. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and public.
10. Working knowledge of basic office software (word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, mainframes, databases, etc.)
11. Ability to work independently, but also work cooperatively with a variety of offices and departments across campus.
12. Evidence of a professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
14. If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Desired Qualifications: Master's degree
Necessary Licenses/Certifications/Degrees Bachelor's degree
Hiring Rate/Range Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Stipend:
Work Hours Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate
Proposed Starting Date: ASAP
Posting date 06-05-2019
Closing date 07-01-2019
Special Instructions to Applicants 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 (at least three professional references and contact information), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Illinois State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 or equalopportunity@ilstu.edu.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Contact Information Lisa Mason
Human Resources
lmmason@ilstu.edu
Departmental Homepage
Required Applicant Documents 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 For This Posting". Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List
Optional Applicant Documents
Civil Service Test Not Applicable
Physical Requirements: Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
3. Ability to distinguish colors on a monitor.
4. Ability to use a computer in day-to-day work (i.e. type on a keyboard and use a mouse).
5. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations across campus.
6. Ability to maintain a high level of concentration.
7. Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
8. Ability to occasionally lift, move light furniture, stoop, kneel, reach, etc.) for event/program set-up.
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