Academic Advisor - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science (SSCDS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for the role of Academic Advisor. This role will support the advising and administrative operations in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science (SSCDS) graduate programs, with primary responsibility for on-campus graduate programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least two years of experience in providing student academic support in a higher education setting.
Experience working with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience working independently, and as part of a team, while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a variety of activities under multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Ability to use technical tools to communicate with students and manage a large volume of student records.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
Experience with event planning.
Ability to work nonstandard hours when necessary for school events (evenings and weekends).

Responsibilities

Advise current Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate students on the fulfillment of degree requirements and other academic needs.
Work with other graduate academic advisors and other professional staff in advising Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate students on the fulfillment of degree requirements and other academic needs.
Coordinate the orientation activities of incoming graduate students such as school check-in activities and welcome sessions.
Maintain familiarity with school and university graduate program procedures and ensure graduate program policies are in compliance with those of the University.
Serve as a Graduate College Petition Reviewer for the school.
Assume responsibility in the degree audit process with other graduate academic advisors.
Serve as a school contact for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requests for international students in compliance with ISSS guidelines.
Serve as a Thesis Reviewer and a school contact for establishing doctoral examination committees for the school.
Support administration of peer mentoring and networking programs for SSCDS graduate students.
Attend graduate recruiting fairs with SSCDS academic office staff and Grainger College of Engineering staff.
Coordinate activities associated with SSCDS graduate student recruiting events such as meeting with visiting students, collaborating with school stakeholders to organize and deliver programming for recruits.
Develop/compile/maintain statistics pertinent to the school's graduate programs.
Curate, track, and communicate language proficiency requirements for admitted and continuing students.
Coordinate and participate in activities of application processing such as independently evaluating transcripts and standardized test scores which meet school requirements, managing the flow of application information.
Maintain a familiarity with school and university admissions policy requirements and procedures.
Assume additional graduate programs duties as needed to further the mission of the school.