University of Illinois - Urbana, IL
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Urbana, IL
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Academic Advisors in the Student Academic Affairs Office at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign play a crucial role in supporting the academic, personal, and professional development of undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. They provide holistic academic advising, coordinate student services, and contribute to various programs aimed at enhancing student success and retention.
Responsibilities
- Serve on the Core Academic Advisor Team
- Participate in weekly walk-in advising duty (three shifts)
- Hold weekly advising appointments with students (two shifts)
- Serve on late and retroactive drop/withdrawal committees
- Review and approve student academic relief requests
- Process Student Engagement Reports
- Assist Records Advisors with Progress Degree Monitoring Communications and Student Meetings
- Participate in end-of-term academic progress review audits
- Contribute to LAS student recruitment and orientation activities
- Serve as the unit representative on internal and external committees
- Provide academic advising and student affairs-related services to students in the Access and Achievement Program
- Teach and assess a section of LAS 112: First Year College Success
- Monitor Student Engagement Reports submitted by Faculty Members for at-risk students
- Collaborate and communicate with LAS departments and other colleges/units for accurate information dissemination
- Contribute to LAS new student recruitment and yield events and activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One (1) year of professional experience or two (2) years of graduate work experience working directly with students in secondary or higher education
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational, communication, interpersonal and assessment skills
- Knowledge of academic skills and student development issues associated with undergraduate student populations
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, web and social media, Banner, and degree audit systems
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree or graduate studies in relevant student affairs fields
- At least one year of full-time professional experience in academic advising/counseling, student coaching, or teaching of life skills
- Experience advising students who are not making adequate academic progress
- Experience working with student transition and/or retention programs
- Experience designing and facilitating student success workshops and activities
Benefits
- Hybrid work options after an initial on-site training period
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion
