at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Honors Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Honors Academic Advisor and Program Specialist
Hiring Department: Honors College
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025141
Posting Close Date: June 16, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Provides academic and career planning and advising to Honors students by guiding them in the development of their academic and life goals. Develops curriculum, teaches and provides direct instructional support for Honors classes. Develops and implements Honors academic and student affairs programs involving outreach to internal and external constituencies including students, faculty, alumni, high schools, and community agencies. In support of these duties, develops and maintains information of best practices and literature concerning academic advising and student development theories; program requirements in all UIC degree-granting colleges; UIC Honors requirements and programs and national Honors best practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advising
Advises students on Honors curriculum and requirements and associated academic, career and personal issues; identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications; if needed, refers student to counseling and other services provided by other campus support units; sets up an action plan for the student to explore alternative careers and related majors.
Assists students with Honors course selection and co-curricular engagement, University-wide major and pre-professional requirements, financial aid and scholarship choices, study abroad options, eligibility requirements and career paths.
Assesses the student's stage of development (academic, career, and personal) and determines suitable developmental tasks; assists student in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
Teaching
Develops curriculum and teaches Honors courses.
Advises students as they develop topics for the senior capstone thesis by meeting with students, discussing, reviewing, and suggesting topics and research materials and by linking students to faculty mentors.
Programming
Develops, implements, and monitors Honors specific programs, such as student/faculty mentoring program, tutoring programs, etc.
Develops, implements, and monitors Honors College involvement in broader UIC programs in partnership with campus units, such as Recruitment and Admissions, Orientation, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Research, etc.
Organizes and leads student organizations such as the student advisory board, local chapters of honor societies, and other student organizations.
Plan, assign and review work of student staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage student staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in advising students. Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills. Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
