Academic Advisor

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Job Summary

The Academic Advisor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

provides academic advising and student support to an assigned caseload

of students across multiple academic programs at Illinois State

University. The position guides students in meeting degree requirements

and navigating university policies and procedures to support academic

success and timely degree progression.\

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The Advisor is expected to have knowledge of Family and Consumer

Sciences programs and a strong understanding of university academic

requirements, including general education, teacher education, and major

and minor plans of study. The position also supports student recruitment

and retention, enrollment management, course scheduling, and

departmental operations through collaboration with faculty, staff, and

campus partners. The Academic Advisor reports directly to the Department

Chairperson.\

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Student Advising and Success:\

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• Provide comprehensive academic advising and support to an assigned

caseload of students regarding course selection, registration, degree

Requirements, Internships, Professional Practice Experiences, Career

planning, and other academic and personal concerns that may affect

student success.\

• Meet with students through scheduled appointments and walk-in

advising sessions to address academic needs and connect students with

appropriate resources.\

• Interpret and communicate university academic policies, procedures,

and requirements, including general education, teacher education, and

major and minor plans of study.\

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, monitor academic

progress, and document advising contacts, departmental communications,

and related issues to ensure continuity of student support.\

• Advise and support transfer students through the Transfer

Registration Program and provide accurate information regarding degree

requirements and academic progress.\

• Identify students who may benefit from additional support and develop

or implement interventions to promote academic success, persistence, and

retention.\

• Provide student success support to students and other constituents

who visit the departmental office during regular business hours.\

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Course Scheduling and Enrollment Support:\

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• Coordinate and support course scheduling to meet student, faculty,

and departmental needs.\

• Prepare and maintain reports related to course scheduling, including

classroom utilization, faculty course loads across the academic year,

and student enrollment by major and academic level.\

• Collaborate with program coordinators, the graduate coordinator,

faculty members, professional staff, and campus partners to assess

enrollment data and ensure course offerings align with student needs and

program requirements.\

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Recruitment, Retention, and Enrollment Management:\

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• Contribute leadership and support to departmental recruitment,

retention, and enrollment management initiatives.\

• Represent the department at recruitment and retention events,

including departmental award ceremonies, graduation receptions,

University Open Houses, Redbird Receptions, and departmental showcases.\

• Deliver presentations to prospective students and families during

Preview events and other campus recruitment activities.\

• Engage with prospective students and families, coordinate

departmental tours, and arrange meetings with appropriate faculty

members.\

• Identify and support students participating in special programs,

including Honors and student-athlete programs.\

• Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to strengthen

student engagement, persistence, and retention.\

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Departmental Administration and Institutional Service:\

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• Serve on the Family and Consumer Sciences epartment Curriculum

Committee and other relevant institutional committees.\

• Support internal application processes, student evaluations, and

curriculum administration.\

• Compile, prepare, and submit required internal and external reports.\
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to

maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.\

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Additional Information

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of six departments

and two schools within the College of Applied Science and Technology.

The Department is accredited by the American Association of Family and

Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and offers five professional undergraduate

programs: Fashion Design and Merchandising; Food, Nutrition and

Dietetics; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design; and

FCS Teacher Education.