at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Academic Advisor, Advising Operations-LAS Student Academic Affairs (Lead Academic Advisor Oper)
Academic Advisor, Advising Operations
Hiring Department: LAS Student Academic Affairs
Location: Chicago
Requisition ID: 1024608
Posting Close Date: July 11, 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:
Academic Advisor of Advising Operations
Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor of Advising Operations, provides oversight of drop-in advising, student evaluations, and supports new student advising logistics. They also provide direct advising support to students.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
Oversight of advisor-enacted practices within iAdvise, such as: drop-in advising, documentation of advising interactions, early alert and other Flag-based processes, etc.
Assists with the onboarding and participates in the training and continued professional development of academic advisors.
Provides logistical support for New Student Advising and Registration programming, including new student advising group assignments, student systems management, and day-of-program oversight, such as new student check-in.
Serves as a member of the LAS Student Academic Affair's New Student Advising and Registration committee, which: accesses outcomes, solicits feedback from staff, and incorporates feedback into future new student advising and registration programs.
Supervises student employees for New Student Advising and Registration.
Engages in undergraduate student advising with current and incoming undergraduate students, evaluating students' degree progress/eligibility, educating, and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, and academic and professional planning.
Evaluates undergraduate students' progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling, and providing guidance and direction.
Educates students regarding college, university, and campus policies and procedures, as well as course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies.
Provides students and prospective students with information regarding available college and university resources and opportunities.
Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about LAS degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new LAS students.
Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the university community as needed.
Exercises professional discretion and judgment to troubleshoot issues and problems that may arise.
Documents pertinent and required information related to interactions with students.
Maintains and updates related databases as needed to ensure that student records accurately reflect degree progress and academic status.
Assesses transfer courses for equivalency to UIC courses and requirements, updating student records to reflect determined equivalency.
Participates on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
Other related duties include participating in and/or leading special projects as assigned.
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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.
