Title: Pre-Health Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University College
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

University College supports Illinois State University's core values regarding inclusion, racial equity, and social justice. Given the diversity of our student population, we actively recruit and retain talented individuals to meet their needs. We believe the greater variety of perspectives will provide more innovation, productivity, and empathy within our organization.

We promote a culture of inclusivity and understanding and seek to provide transformative experiences through mentorship, advocacy, and professional development opportunities. University College is a team-oriented, inclusive environment that respects the voices of minoritized faculty, staff, and students. If you share our values and enthusiasm for helping students, you will find a home in University College.

The Pre-Health academic advisor in University College Academic Advisement is to make course recommendations and give academic advice and overall guidance to all assigned students so that they may progress successfully though the next stage of their academic career at Illinois State University. In addition, the Pre-Health advisor assists students throughout their time at ISU by disseminating current details about entrance exams and graduate school admissions practices, facilitates University communication with professional schools, participates in recruitment efforts, delivers developmental programming for current and prospective students, co-advises the pre-health registered student organizations, works closely with other campus professionals to achieve goals common goals and networks with professionals in the field within the state/country. The Pre-Health Advisor may also assist the Associate Director of Academic Enrichment in developing and delivering specific University College/IDS courses to prepare pre-health students in their chosen pathways.

Additional Information

No direct supervision duties.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$43,000 - $50,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field).
2. A bachelor's degree requires at least 2 years of professional advising experience or demonstrated equivalent in a related field.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including making effective public presentations. Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, problem-solving, and teamwork.
4. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines; organizational skills; develop project timelines; demonstrate flexibility in a changing administrative model.
5. Ability to work with diverse populations of students, peers, and the public.
6. Working knowledge of essential office software (word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, databases, etc.)
7. Must work independently without direct supervision and cooperatively within a group/staff with a learner-centered and service-oriented philosophy.
8. Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment. Evidence of an understanding of the issues facing today's college students as it impacts their academic choices.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree preferred (preferably in Education, College Student Personnel, or health professions related field).
2. Experience working with Pre-Health students or professionals
3. Full participation in professional development to be current with trends related to this work.
4. Supervision and training experience.

Work Hours

Varies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a 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 daily

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List - Please provide contact information for at least 3 professional references.

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

Brian Aitken, btaitke@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.