Mathematics Academic Advisor

Title: Mathematics Academic Advisor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mathematics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Serves as an academic advisor for undergraduate Mathematics majors for all sequences; helps resolve registration issues for students in all mathematics courses; assists with department recruitment and retention efforts. Within the bachelor's program we have majors in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Mathematics Teacher Education, a few legacy majors in Data Science and Computational Mathematics, as well as minors in mathematics. There is also a large General Education commitment, serving students from all over campus. The advisor is expected to liaise with other advisors on campus and facilitate the transition from Pure and Applied mathematics to the Accelerated Sequence for students accepted into the 5-year BS/MS program.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45,000-$48,500

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a closely related field
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to make effective public presentations
4. Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, communication, and teamwork.
5. Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under deadlines.
6. Strong organizational skills.
7. Ability to work with diverse population of students, peers, and the public.
8. Working knowledge of basic office software and advising systems (word processing, e-mail systems, spreadsheets, databases, student information systems, etc.)
9. Evidence of a positive professional demeanor that contributes to a positive and fulfilling work environment.
10. Evidence of understanding of the issues facing today's college students as it impacts their academic careers.
11. Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
2. Previous teaching experience.

Work Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with Occasional evening or weekend work.

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 on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

May 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List (3 professional references)

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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

Cassandra Snelling clsnell1@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.