Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

Salary

$39,156.00 - $48,942.00 Annually

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Administrative Professional

Job Number

2600448

Department

College of Arts and Media-SIUC

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

1.0

• Description
• Benefits

Description

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

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

• Promote an inclusive environment in which all individuals are valued, supported, and respected

• Establish a unique relationship with each student that focuses on their interests, abilities, and values to support self-awareness and decision-making throughout the undergraduate experience

• Assist students in developing an educational plan aligned with their academic goals

• Help students understand degree requirements, registration processes, and other relevant academic policies and procedures

• Maintain a strong understanding of degree requirements, prerequisites, corequisites, and course sequencing for academic programs

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the University Core Curriculum and how it applies to specific degree programs

• Refer students to appropriate campus offices and support resources as needed

• Use Degree Works, the Student Educational Planner (SEP), and other technologies to monitor and track students' progress toward degree completion, including general education, major, and degree requirements

• Instruct students on how to use Degree Works as a degree audit tool and perform "what-if" scenarios to explore other academic pathways

• Fully utilize student information systems, including but not limited to:

• Viewing and interpreting student records

• Analyzing test scores and prerequisite requirements

• Submitting petition requests for course substitutions

• Processing course overrides and registration forms

• Assisting students with registration and resolving account holds

• Monitoring academic progress and generating registration reports

• Use appropriate platforms (e.g., Slate, Outlook) to communicate with students, document interactions, promote awareness of important deadlines, and encourage regular advising appointments

• Attend and support events such as New Student Orientation, Open House, and occasional evening or weekend programs as needed

• Maintain thorough knowledge of and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Complete compliance and mandatory training requirements

• Participate in professional development programs, meetings, and training sessions

• Understand transfer course processing and articulation procedures

• Maintain a strong focus on student success and retention while collaborating with campus partners

• Perform other duties assigned to enhance academic advisement, student success, and support the institutional mission

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Customer service and/or professional interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Experience in a postsecondary environment (academic advising, mentoring, counseling, teaching undergraduates) or high school teaching

• Experience or background in a College of Arts and Media program

• 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

• Experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of interest, CV/resume, and a list of 3-5 references.

Contact: Robert A. Lopez, roblopez@siu.edu

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/

Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Address 900 S. Normal Ave

Carbondale, Illinois, 62901

Website https://siu.edu/