Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking applications for Academic Advisors in the Division of General Studies. Academic Advisors provide developmental academic advising for undeclared undergraduate students as they explore their personal and professional interests and the curricular and co-curricular opportunities available at the University of Illinois.
DGS enrolls the third largest class of freshmen every year and is the academic home for approximately 2,250 first and second-year undeclared students. The DGS student population is diverse; students come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of academic interests and talents. Approximately 32% of students in DGS are from historically underrepresented backgrounds and 17% are international students. This position will join a team of 9 other Undeclared Academic Advisors.
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Provide developmental academic advising services and support the educational and career development of undergraduate students who are undeclared in the Division of General Studies.
Teach two sections of GS 101, a First-Year experience course coordinated by DGS.
Become proficient regarding Illinois academic and support-related resources. Serve as a liaison with department and college colleagues on academic advising issues to ensure accuracy of information.
Participate in activities that facilitate the mission and goals of the Division of General Studies such as involvement with DGS committees, workgroups, staff development, and on-going training.
Other relevant duties as assigned; minimal evening and weekend work required.
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This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position reports to the Associate Director for Advising and Student Success. Academic professionals at UIUC are responsible for a minimum of 40 hours per week, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 21, 2023.
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Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted before the search closes but no hiring decision will be made until after the search close date. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1016158
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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