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Title: Academic Advisor, Economics and Data Science
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Economics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

This is an advisor role in the College of Arts and Sciences with primary duties in the Department of Economics and the interdisciplinary program in Data Science. The advisor will work with students to support their transition from high school through graduation, or as they transfer from other undergraduate programs at ISU or from other institutions. The advisor will work to ensure students have clear plans of study and receive skilled advising for timely graduation.
Advisement requires knowledge of other majors/minors that complement the economics and data science majors, being aware of and understanding University and departmental policies and procedures, and communicating appropriate information to students, advisors, faculty, staff, and administrators. Coordinates recruitment and retention efforts for the two programs.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$48,000 - $54,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
2. Two (2) years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in student success, advising, student recruitment, and/or student affairs.
3. Demonstrated leadership skills, including effective teamwork.
4. General fluency with technology that includes word processing, spreadsheet, and data software.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to produce quality work under deadlines.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Experience working with diverse student populations.
9. Experience working independently, and with multiple stakeholders such as students, parents, faculty, advisors, chairs/directors.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree.
2. Strong student support skills.
3. Ability to work in a team and across multiple departments and disciplines
4. Experience working with advising and student success-related software and data management systems.

Work Hours

37.5 hours. Duties generally will be performed during typical work hours. Occasionally, there will be a need to attend events in the evening or on weekends, such as recruitment and retention events. Most of the work will be conducted in an office setting. Occasional campus tours will be required. Recruiting events may occur off campus.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without 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

November 11, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume / C.V.
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

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

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Dimitrios Nikolaou, Department of Economics, dnikola@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 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.