Academic Advisors, Access & Achievement & Core - LAS Student Academic Affairs Office

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

386d • $53,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

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.

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

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

Benefits

• Hybrid work options after an initial on-site training period
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees