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Position Description
The Academic Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for students seeking academic and student services in their college. Academic Advisors assist students in developing an academic plan from their orientation to graduation; to achieve their personal and professional goals including providing information on degree programs and certificates; course selection; and other academic options, such as study abroad, research opportunities, internships, service learning, living, and learning communities, etc. May develop curriculum, teach, and provide direct instructional support for First Year Seminar Courses and other campus development classes.
Duties
• Provide academic advising support to business students at all levels, including assistance with course selection, identification of individual barriers to student success, and working with students to develop effective strategies and plans to achieve their academic and professional goals.
• Engages in student advising with current and incoming students and, as assigned, first year students in the cohort program, evaluating students' degree progress/ eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, and academic and professional planning.
• Evaluates students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling, and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding college, university, and campus policies and procedures, as well as course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
• Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the University community as may be needed. Exercises professional discretion and judgment to troubleshoot issues and problems that may arise. Documents pertinent and required information related to interactions with students. Maintains and updates related databases as needed, to ensure that student records accurately reflect degree progress and academic status.
• Implement projects designed to achieve student service goals such as new student orientation, coordination of tutoring services, student petition processes, and transfer course articulation. May assist with student recruitment, scholarship selection, and outreach to faculty.
• Provides guidance to students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies.
• Provides students and prospective with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities. Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about college degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new students. May conduct new student orientation programs, supporting students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.
• Collaborate with other academic advisors, career advisors, faculty, and leadership to identify potential barriers to student achievement and participate in the development of strategies to address these barriers.
• Assist in the facilitation training and development of new advisors, as needed.
• Serve on unit, college, and campus committees, as necessary. Participates on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Application Process
All applicants must apply via the UIC job board by the close of date December 31, 2024 https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12827?c=uic
Institution Information
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
Contact Information
Alma Hernandez [email protected] Please refer to the application link to apply
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