Academic Advisor, LAS Access & Achievement (Hybrid)

Illinois International; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Access and Achievement Program (AAP) within Student Academic Affairs. The role supports LAS Undeclared students, delivers LAS 112, and helps with orientation and onboarding.

This 100% full-time academic professional position offers a salary range of $53,000 to $58,000, with possible hybrid work and on-site requirements as needed on the UIUC campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; one year of professional experience or two years of graduate work with students in secondary or higher education.
• Preferred: degrees in liberal arts and sciences; Master's or graduate studies in student affairs fields such as education or social work.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience in academic advising/counseling, student coaching, or teaching life skills.
• Experience advising students not making adequate progress in major or degree; experience with student transition/retention programs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Academic Advisor for LAS Undeclared students.
• Teaches and assesses LAS 112: First Year College Success.
• Advises freshmen registering for LAS Undeclared and contributes to orientation/onboarding for new students in AAP.
• Serves on the walk-in advisor on duty rotation for LAS SAAO.
• Collaborates with LAS departments and other colleges to disseminate information for academic planning.
• Contributes to LAS recruitment and yield events, including potential overnight/weekend work.
• Serves as unit representative on internal/external committees or working groups; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Student progress tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Zoom

Degree audit systems

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Access and Achievement Program (AAP) within Student Academic Affairs. The role supports LAS Undeclared students, delivers LAS 112, and helps with orientation and onboarding.

This 100% full-time academic professional position offers a salary range of $53,000 to $58,000, with possible hybrid work and on-site requirements as needed on the UIUC campus.