Academic Advisor & Coordinator of Engineering Undeclared Program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide developmental academic advising services and support the educational and career development of undergraduate students who are in the Engineering Undeclared program in Grainger Engineering. • Engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests, assess qualifications for entry into specific courses or majors, and gauge student adjustment to the University. • Assist students in understanding the structure and requirements of campus degree and pre-professional programs. • Apply judicious interpretations of Illinois program requirements on the basis of individual circumstances and within the framework of policy guidelines established by the campus and college. • Provide advice and counsel regarding viable alternatives in academic, personal, and career options.
• Serve as a Grainger Engineering College Advisor to advise students on topics such as course selection, academic progress, interdepartmental and intercollegiate transfer decisions, course overloads and underloads, late course drops, dual degree registration, and honors programs. • Participate in the 6-8 week New Student Registration program in June and July for the advising and registration of new EU freshmen students entering the University of Illinois. • Provide support for students during Express Advising (drop-in advising) at designated times throughout the academic year. • Provide support and resources for students on academic probation. • Create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds. • Respond to queries from students, faculty, staff, and parents/families as appropriate (within the parameters of FERPA). • Provide referrals for campus and academic resources for additional support. • Responsible for thorough record-keeping of all student contacts.
• Provide administrative support and coordination for the on-going development of the Engineering Undeclared program including developing policies and procedures for EU students.
• Become proficient with academic and support-related resources at Illinois and specifically those in The Grainger College of Engineering.
• 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 Grainger College of Engineering such as engagement in regular UPO and Chief Advisor meetings, staff development, and on-going training.
• Other relevant duties as assigned minimal evening and weekend work required.