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Position Description
Serve as primary advisor to roughly one third of the students in the Department of ACE. Manage student ambassadors and peer mentor teams to support departmental outreach activities. Teach professional development course and support student organizations related to subjects of emphasis. Primary Function of Senior Academic Advisor Position Serve as a mentor to the advising team and provide advanced-level academic advising for students in the Department of ACE. In coordination ACE Advising Administration, assist in implementing and upholding advising initiatives and protocols. Manage student ambassadors and peer mentor teams to support departmental outreach activities. Teach professional development course and support student organizations related to subjects of emphasis
Duties
Provide Academic Advising Services to Assigned Students
- Advise students in key department concentrations regarding curriculum requirements, course selection, registration, and post-graduation plans.
- Assist students with internships, job shadowing experiences, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Welcome and advise new students and intercollegiate transfer students, assisting with course selection and curriculum planning.
- Support students in identifying and pursuing their interests, abilities, skills, and academic goals regarding their academic careers.
- Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, encourage academic and personal development, and support holistic success.
- Serve as first point of contact regarding navigating the University, making informed decisions, and finding necessary resources.
- Identify and support struggling or at-risk students, providing appropriate referrals.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
- Serve on Department of ACE and College of ACES Advising Teams.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
- Coordinate departmental undergraduate student outreach and engagement activities
- Working closely with administration, faculty, and staff within the department and the College of ACES
- Coordinate departmental outreach and prospective student engagement activities.
- Recruit, train, and manage student ambassadors and peer mentors each semester.
- Coordinate prospective student visits and ambassador participation in college-level events.
- Work with campus partners to support intercollegiate transfer outreach and transitions. Teaching
- Teach up to two one-credit hour courses in career exploration and professional development.
- As part of the teaching team, create appropriate lecture materials to support student professional development.
Application Process
Apply for this position using the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on Monday, March 3, 2025. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered.
Institution Information
WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything the College of ACES does is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story.
Additional Information
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Senior Academic Advisor:
- Provide advanced-level academic advising responsibilities, serving as a team lead for advising students regarding ACE majors.
- In coordination with Departmental administrators, assist in implementing and upholding advising initiatives and protocols.
- Mentor and support new advising staff as needed.
- Utilize data to inform and develop outreach activities and to communicate enrollment outcomes to faculty and staff.
- Serve on University and College advising committees as requested to ensure collaboration and policy alignment as required.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Chaya Sandler, search chair, at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, general agriculture, business, communications, or a related field.
Required Qualifications for Academic Advisor:
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in agricultural business, academic advising, teaching or similar fields. Experience in independently organizing and managing program activities. Expertise with Microsoft Office.
Required Qualifications for Senior Academic Advisor:
In addition to required qualifications for Academic Advisor, minimum 2 years of professional advising experience or equivalent experience in a related higher education setting. Knowledge Requirements: Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to apply past experiences and analysis of information to arrive at sound and timely decisions. Ability to work successfully with diverse groups in a team-oriented environment. Strong communications and interpersonal skills. Flexibility and strong independent problem-solving skills. Knowledge of advising theories and student development practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in one of the fields mentioned previously or Higher Education or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications for Academic Advisor:
Minimum 2 years of professional advising experience or equivalent experience in a related career field. Demonstrated experience or interest in production agriculture, food and agricultural business, commodity marketing, rural development, or similar. Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Understanding of the higher education marketplace.
Preferred Qualifications for Senior Academic Advisor:
In addition to preferred qualifications for Academic Advisor, 3-5 years professional advising experience or equivalent experience in a university environment in academic advising or similar career field. Supervisory experience. Experience working with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas). Understanding of university-level curricula and auditing systems used to track student progress through program. Experience with recruitment, sales, or similar activities. Experience with data reporting/management. Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Understanding of the higher education marketplace.
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