Academic Advisor

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an Academic Advisor within the Computer Science discipline in Chicago, IL. The role supports advising for CS and Data Science students from orientation through graduation, guiding degree requirements, planning, and access to university resources.

Responsibilities include advising at all levels, evaluating progress, and coordinating projects like orientation and tutoring services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of professional work experience.
• Introductory knowledge of student-centered services, programming.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising support to engineering students at all levels including assistance with course selection, identification of individual barriers to student success, and working with students to develop effective strategies and plans to achieve their academic and professional goals.
• Engages in student advising with current and incoming students, evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.
• Evaluates students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
• Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the University community as may be 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.
• Implement projects and unit project committees designed to achieve student service goals such as new student orientation, coordination of tutoring services, student petition processes, and transfer course articulation. May assist with student recruitment, scholarship selection, and outreach to faculty.
• Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies. Provides students and prospective with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities. Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about college degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new students. May conduct new student orientation programs, supporting students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.
• Collaborate with other academic advisors, career advisors, faculty, and leadership to identify potential barriers to student achievement and participate in the development of strategies to address these barriers.
• Assists in the facilitation training and development of new advisors, as needed.
• Serve on, college, and campus committees as necessary. Participates on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Student services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or related field

Tools

Banner

INSIGHT

Job description

Hiring Department: Computer Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042214

Posting Close Date: 8/21/2026

Salary: $64,000 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Position Summary

The position coordinates, oversees, and engages students in Computer Science, Data Science and CS majors to support their academic, educational, and professional development from orientation through graduation. It evaluates students' progress within their programs and provides advising, guidance, and recommendations related to degree requirements, academic programs, professional planning, course registration, and available resources and opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising support to engineering students at all levels including assistance with course selection, identification of individual barriers to student success, and working with students to develop effective strategies and plans to achieve their academic and professional goals.
• Engages in student advising with current and incoming students, evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.
• Evaluates students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
• Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the University community as may be 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.
• Implement projects and unit project committees designed to achieve student service goals such as new student orientation, coordination of tutoring services, student petition processes, and transfer course articulation. May assist with student recruitment, scholarship selection, and outreach to faculty.
• Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies. Provides students and prospective with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities. Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about college degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new students. May conduct new student orientation programs, supporting students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.
• Collaborate with other academic advisors, career advisors, faculty, and leadership to identify potential barriers to student achievement and participate in the development of strategies to address these barriers.
• Assists in the facilitation training and development of new advisors, as needed.
• Serve on, college, and campus committees as necessary. Participates on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year of professional work experience.
• Introductory knowledge of student-centered services, programming.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field.
• One year of work experience in university student services. Demonstrated work experience in student/academic advising, counseling or other related field in an institution of higher learning.
• Knowledge of curricula and student development theory.
• Familiarity with student development theory and FERPA, would be helpful.
• Proficiency in Banner and/or INSIGHT preferred, along with other related software.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills are required.
• Ability to handle critical student issues with concern and confidentiality.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.