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Academic Advisor I for College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale -
Carbondale, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$39,156 - $48,948 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

457(b)
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Salary

$39,156.00 - $48,948.00 Annually

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Administrative Professional

Job Number

2600250

Department

College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, & Math-SIUC

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

FTE

1.0

Description

Academic Advisor for College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics
This position requires a broad understanding of university and college policies and procedures. Many responsibilities involve regular collaboration with prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and student support services. The role requires a high degree of independent judgment in areas such as student advisement, referrals, record management, registration, and compliance with university requirements.

Successful candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Self-starter who takes initiative and seeks out opportunities
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to focus on details and analyze specific information

Examples of Duties

Promote an inclusive environment in which all people are valued, supported, and respected.
Establish a unique relationship with each student that focuses on interests, abilities, and values that facilitate self-awareness and decision-making during the undergraduate experience.
Assist students in developing an educational plan regarding their academic pursuit.
Assist students in understanding their degree requirements, the registration process, and additional academic processes and policies.
Understanding of the degree requirements, prerequisites, corequisites and course sequencing of degree programs.
Solid working knowledge of the University Core Curriculum requirements and how it is tailored to the specific degree programs.
Supportive referral of students to appropriate campus offices and support resources.
Utilize Degree Works, Student Educational Planner (SEP), and other technology to monitor and track student progress towards degree, including University Core Curriculum, Major, and Degree Requirements.
Teach students how to use Degree Works as a degree audit tool to track progress toward a degree and how to perform "what-if" scenarios to explore other degree options.
Completely utilize student information systems: including but not limited to viewing and interpreting/evaluating student records, analyzing test scores and pre-requisite requirements for course placement, submitting petition requests for course substitutions, processing course overrides, completing registration forms, assisting students with course registration and navigating holds on their account, monitoring academic success progress, and run registration reports.
Utilize appropriate technology, including Slate and Outlook platforms, to communicate with students, document student interactions, promote awareness of important deadlines, and encourage students to schedule and attend regular advisement appointments.
As needed, work events include but are not limited to New Student Orientation, Open House, and occasional events in the evenings and weekends.
Thorough knowledge and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Adhere to compliance and mandatory training requirements.
Participate in all professional development programs, meetings, and trainings.
Understand transfer course processing and articulation operations
Thorough knowledge and focus on Student Success and Retention while collaborating with constituents
Perform other tasks as needed and/or assigned to enhance services of Academic

Advisement, student success, and support institutional mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer services and/or professional skills regarding interpersonal workings
Attention to detail
Experience working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree and/or Academic advisor certification
Experience in a postsecondary environment (academic advising, mentoring, counseling, teaching undergraduate) or high school teaching
Experience working with students from underrepresented backgrounds
Involvement in professional development activities and organizations such as NACADA and/or demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and improvement.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV/resume, and three references.

Contact:Jennifer Langin, [email protected]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 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, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

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, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/

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