Assistant Director of Academic Programs- Gies Undergraduate Affairs
University of Illinois

Assistant Director of Academic Programs- Gies Undergraduate Affairs

Gies Undergraduate Affairs

Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Academic Programs will work closely with the Student Success and Academic Affairs team to advise, support, and develop programming for students that are high risk and in transition during their Gies college career; provide research and training to OUA Advising staff to help support students that are high risk.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising and Engagement • Design and administer specialized advising including the development of course planning, facilitating academic accommodations including outreach and counseling with each student. • Collaborates with faculty, other academic professionals, staff, and campus administrators • Counsels students on supports for academic and related personal matters. • Assists with student discipline issues, when appropriate • Provide academic advising and guidance regarding university, college, and department graduation requirements and academic policies • Provide advice regarding academic and career options • Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support services • Monitor academic progress toward graduation using the appropriate systems; identify and reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress • Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal system • Provide summer registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students • Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students • Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, and student transition, and other relevant areas • Host Express Advising shift and help monitor Undergraduate Email account ass assigned • Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned

Undergraduate Advising Program Development
• Oversee and execute academic advising programming for the Four-Year Advising model: Summer New Student Registration, Spring Semester Planning, Major Exploration, and Graduation Planning
• Supervision of Undergraduate Summer Gies Guides
• Oversight of Peer Advising Program
• Supervision of Peer Advisors
• Development and Teaching BUS 199 - training course for Peer Advisors
• Develop and maintain Undergraduate Advising Handbook
• Supervise the Advising Graduate Summer Intern

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: At least three years of professional with student advising or student educational experience

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree

Experience:

Experience working directly with undergraduate students in higher education, particularly with students categorized as high risk.
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student education and ability to respond to undergraduate students' needs and concerns.
Experience with transition programming
Experience supervising student employees
Experience advising undergraduate students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues within and outside of the unit.

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 3/16/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 9, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Talisa Thompson at tethomp@illinois.edu For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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: 1015023
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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