Academic Advisor - Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences


Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: FIRST YEAR ADVISING CENTER
Locations: Macomb, IL


APPOINTMENT: December 1, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Academic Advisor, in conjunction with other staff members and administrative personnel, will be responsible for the delivery of quality developmental academic advising to students assigned to College of Business, Health, and Community Programs (CBHCP) with a focus to students in the School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences.

Primary Duties:



- Advise and develop academic plans for undergraduate students (New, enrolled, reentry, and prospective) pursuing a major and/or minor within the School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences and within the College of Business, Health, and Community Programs.
- Work in partnership with Schools regarding student enrollment issues including: course overloads, enforced pre-requisite, and granting special permissions on restrictions.
- Knowledge of degree requirements with the ability to communicate requirements to students and colleagues.
- Remain cognizant of University and College policies, procedures, requirements, and facilities of the University.
- Act as an intermediary for students with administrative offices and committees such as: Admissions, C.A.G.A.S., Registrar, and others
- Maintain and keep current academic records on all assigned advisees.
- Coordinate and monitor the GradTrac plan for advisees enrolled in the program.
- Advise students seeking a second baccalaureate degree and process degree plan.
- Serve as a resource regarding the departmental internship process
- Serve as a resource for the articulation of course(s) from institutions.
- Advise and assist new students with orientation and registration programs.
- Refer students to appropriate University resources when needed.
- Provide preliminary personal and/or career counselling and referral to other University support resources when appropriate.
- Process appropriate substitutions, special permissions and waivers as approved or directed by the Advising Director.
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, students, administration and advisors throughout the university specifically within the College of Business, Health, and Community Programs.
- Serve as a resource to assist in the development and refinement of curriculum requirements for the School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences.



SALARY: $46,452 - $52,140 per year. 12-month, full-time appointment.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

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: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:



- Earned Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Counseling, College Student Personnel or a related degree.
- Experience in collegiate advising.
- Ability to work well with people, including students, parents, faculty and administration.



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 conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE UNIVERSITY:

http://wiu.edu/about

Since 1899, 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.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

http://wiu.edu/academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

http://wiu.edu/athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.



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