Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Event Management, People Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Strategic Planning
LOCATION
Urbana, IL
POSTED
16 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising Meetings

  • Engage in purposeful discussions with students to learn about their course performance and interests and assist with the selection of an appropriate major.
  • Provide guidance regarding academic and career options.
  • Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support resources.
  • Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students.
  • Provide New Student Registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students.

Advising Administrative Duties

  • Monitor students'' academic progress toward graduation using the appropriate systems; identify and proactively reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress.
  • Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal system.

Advising Leadership

  • Collaborate with other advisors to maintain and develop advising strategies that support Gies students.
  • Research and assess current programs, as assigned by the Director, to evaluate their success and recommend improvements or new programming based on outcomes.

Program Coordination & Collaboration

  • Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, student transition, and other relevant areas.
  • Collaborate with college and campus units to support students'' academic success and professional development.
  • Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign