Academic Advisor - AAP
College
of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Student Academic Affairs Office
University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to 15,000
students; 1,300 faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home
to more than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place
made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart of the
university.

The
LAS Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO) supports the academic, personal, and
professional development of every student. Through collaborations across
academic advising, academic achievement program, career services, first year
experience program, honors program, and international programs, we support
students, promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, and
encourage them to design experiences that enable their success.

Job Summary
The primary function of this position is to provide academic advising and support to students in the LAS Access and Achievement Program. The cohort model for this position may be a combination of declared and undeclared AAP scholars.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Academic Advisor for students admitted into LAS Undeclared.
• Serves as a College Academic Advisor for students assigned to other specific cohorts in the LAS Access and Achievement Program including but not limited to honors, students in academic difficulty, LAS General Curriculum and other students who are in need of assistance from the College of LAS.
• Serves as a freshmen registration advisor for LAS Undeclared. Contributes to orientation and onboarding activities for new students in AAP.
• Teaches and assess a section of LAS 112: Design your College Success, a first-year experience course for LAS Undeclared.
• Monitors Student Engagement Reports submitted by Faculty Members for students at-risk of experiencing academic difficulties.
• Participates in the review of Late and Retro-active Drop reviews and other online administrative process queues. Participation in end-of-term academic progress review audits.
• Serves once a week as the walk-in advisor on duty rotation for LAS SAAO.
• Contributes to AAP Recruitment and Yield activities which may require overnight and weekend work on occasion Serves as a unit representative on internal and external committees or working groups, as needed. Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a College of LAS major.
• One year of professional experience or two (2) years of graduate work experience working directly with students in secondary or higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or graduate studies in undergraduate education or liberal arts and sciences.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience in academic advising/ counseling, student coaching, or teaching of life skills.

Successful candidates will have:

• Organizational, communication, Interpersonal and assessment skills.
• Intercultural skills and a commitment to inclusive practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work from a strengths-based advising perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to track and assess student academic progress.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly those that enable the candidate to effectively communicate clearly with a wide range of constituencies including, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and partners.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with a wide range of on-campus and off-campus constituencies.
• Knowledge of academic skills and student development issues associated with undergraduate student populations, especially
  those that require enhanced advising and academic skills support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, web and social media, Banner, and degree audit systems.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a working level of proficiency in the following competencies:
  Facilitating Student Development, Success, and Outcomes: Ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote
  student learning, development, and success by applying varied advising approaches to diverse individual student situations.
• Communicating for Effective Relationships: Knowledge and application of communication techniques (including listening skills)
  and relationship building skills to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge and use of summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex
  concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Using Resourcefulness and Good Judgment: Ability to apply past experience and analysis of information to arrive at sound and
  timely conclusions.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to mobilize time and other resources to get things done.
• Valuing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a constructive and civil
  manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age,
  sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Appointment Information

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
deadline date. The target salary for this position is $49,000. Final
salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market
data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications,
collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

This position is unable to support candidates who require
work authorization sponsorship.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote
work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week).

For more information on Civil Service classifications,
please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 28, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button on the posting
and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be
included), and names/contact information for three professional references.
Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the
qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all
relevant experiences.

In order to be considered as a transfer
candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position,
transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later
than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific
position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding
the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

For assistance with resume creation and mock interviews,
please follow this link for University of Illinois Human Resources workshops
(held every other
week): https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1595?c=illinois

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable
federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to
employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

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, 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: 1023257

Job Category: Education & Student Services

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

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