Career Center

Academic Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Gies College of Business 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Close Date: Jul 06, 2022

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Academic Advising

Student Advising Meetings

• Engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests and assist with the selection of an appropriate major
• Provide advice regarding academic and career options
• Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support resources
• Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students
• Provide New Student Registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students

Advising Administrative Duties

• Monitor academic progress toward graduation using the appropriate systems? identify and reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress
• Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal syste
• Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, student transition, and other relevant areas. Collaborate with Gies Student and Corporate Connections and other College and campus-level units to support students’ academic success and professional development
• Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Salary and Appointment Information

This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

Application Procedures

For full consideration, all applicants must create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references by July 6, 2022. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. For further information please contact Talisa Thompson at [email protected].

University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.  For more information, visit “Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.”  As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Master's degree

Experience: 
Required: At least two years of experience in higher education or related field. Experience can include graduate work.

Preferred: Experience working directly with undergraduate students in higher education, particularly with first generation, low socioeconomic status, underrepresented students, or international students in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student education and ability to respond to undergraduate students’ needs and concerns. Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues within and outside of the unit.