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Centennial Honors College - Academic Advisor

Position Number: 2155963
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Academic Advising

Centennial Honors College - Academic Advisor

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: Other/Unknown
Locations: Macomb, IL
Posted: Feb 16, 2021
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: FT - Continuous

About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , serves nearly 7,500 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: April 1, 2021

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary - The primary function of the Honors Advisor is to provide academic honors advising to honor students in all disciplines.

Advise undergraduate and second baccalaureate degree honor students on honors programs and requirements.
Work with area advisors and other University personnel regarding honors related issues - requirements within each major, course availability, registration and special permissions, housing, scholarships, recruiting.
Maintain the honors curriculum plan for all advisees.
Verify completion of honors requirements and submit honors designations to the Registrar for posting on student transcripts.
Manage in-course honors project processes and course approvals.
Decipher and communicate varying requirements to students.
Be familiar with University policies and procedures as well as related resources and contacts.
Serve as a liaison for students with administrative offices and committees (Registrar, Financial Aid, Scholarship Office, University Housing and Dining, Honors Council, CAGAS).
Serve as a resource for the articulation of honors course(s) from other institutions.
Advise and assist new students at freshmen and transfer registration programs.
Refer students to appropriate University resources when needed.
Provide preliminary personal and/or career counseling and referral to other University support resources when appropriate.

Secondary

Assist in planning Honors College events such as Academic Honors Convocation, Undergraduate Research Day, Pre-Law Symposium, Pre-Med Symposium.
Represent WIU and the Honors College at recruiting and professional development events.
Update advising and recruiting materials.
Assist with planning General Honors and Study Abroad course offerings.
Serve on appropriate University and Honors College committees.
Perform other related duties as assigned (less than 1% of job responsibilities).

RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. This is a 10-month, 100% position. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include an earned Master's degree and experience working in a higher education setting. Ability to work well with people -- students, parents, faculty and administration -- is essential.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of application.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT:

Centennial Honors College

Created in 1999 the Centennial Honors College is a service college and enrolls roughly 800 honors students through a special curriculum of honors seminars, colloquia, directed research, recitals, and internships. The Centennial Honors College is also responsible for recruitment and marketing, curriculum development, new program initiatives, scholarships, grants and endowment, honors housing, honors activities, special events, data collection, the Honors Convocation, an interdisciplinary Pre-Law Honors Minor, and honors advising. To this end the Dean of the Centennial Honors College coordinates Honors College responsibilities with academic departments and colleges, admissions, university/college/departmental academic advising, university housing, the registrar's office, and student services. The Dean also works with the University Honors Council to establish College policy, approve curriculum, award scholarships and grants, and identify the Honors Convocation Speaker and College Scholar.

Because the Honors College enrolls students from all of the traditional academic colleges and because its Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Honors College enjoys among the University's colleges a unique position within Academic Affairs. It is in the position to initiate and coordinate academic events or oversee academic functions that do not otherwise fall within the province of any particular academic unit. Since its inception, the Honors College has assumed responsibility for the Honors Convocation, for a University Research Day, for major national/international scholarships and fellowships, for an annual Pre-Law Symposium, for an annual Pre-Med Symposium, and for the international honorary society, Golden Key. All of these and other responsibilities are in the service of the entire university and its students.

For more information on the Honors College, visit the website at www.wiu.edu/honors.

THE UNIVERSITY: Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

Western is a comprehensive university offering 62 undergraduate and 41 graduate degree programs, which includes an Ed.D. in educational leadership and a Ph.D. in environmental science. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the University's 442 full-time faculty members teach 94 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses.

WIU-Macomb, IL: A traditional, residential four-year campus with distinctive undergraduate degrees and numerous graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago.

WIU-Quad Cities: The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000).

WIU's Macomb campus is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region. Annually, 12 major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows are performed, along with outstanding concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance performances and more. The Gwendolyn Brooks and Casa Latina cultural centers offer programs and activities focusing on Black and Hispanic cultures, while the Women's Center promotes gender equity through education, support and advocacy. WIU's student organization for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and ally (LGBTQ*A) community provides resources, support and programming. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.

Application Instructions:

APPLICATION: Complete applications include:

1) a letter of application

2) current curriculum vita or resume

3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references

4) a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on March 16, 2021.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Krista Skien at KE-Skien@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309)298-1971 or via email at hr-recruitment@wiu.edu

To apply, visit https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=128330&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=0