Academic Advisor – LAS - Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies

UIC; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for an Academic Advisor in LAS focusing on Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies. The role supports undergraduate students from admission to graduation and coordinates degree requirements, policies, and advising services.

Based in Chicago, IL, the position includes advising, orientation support, staff collaboration, data maintenance, and participation in committees.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, liberal arts and sciences, business, or a related field.
• Academic background in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field.
• At least one year of academic advising experience in higher education.
• Strong communication, organization, presentation, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with FERPA is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Advises undergraduate students on major/curriculum/minor requirements and degree progress.
• Evaluates student progress and eligibility for degree requirements.
• Educates students on policies and course registration; interprets academic policies.
• Guides students through petition processes for exceptions.
• Maintains up-to-date student records and databases.
• Supports recruitment and orientation activities for LAS students.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization

Computer skills

FERPA familiarity

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

Academic Advisor – LAS - Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies

Academic Advisor – LAS - Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies

Hiring Department: LAS Student Academic Affairs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043596

Hours: M-F8:30-4:30 with occasional evening/weekend

Close Date: 12/2/2026

Salary: The budgeted salaryfor the position is $64,000.

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, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position – the academic advisor for the majors in Biological Sciences and Integrated Health Studies, the curriculum in Neuroscience, and the minor in Biological Sciences – is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center. It is the role of this unit to assure that, in the continuum from admission through graduation, students' individual educational needs are met while maintaining the academic standards established by the faculty of the College. As a primary source of College information, the academic advisors in Biological Sciences, Integrated Health Studies, and Neuroscience promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engages in undergraduate student advising with current and incoming major/curriculum/minor undergraduate students, evaluating students’ major/curriculum or minor degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning respective degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.
• Evaluates undergraduate students’ progress in their respective major/curriculum or minor, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction.
• Educates major/curriculum/minor students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection towards their respective degree program. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
• Guides major/curriculum/minor students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies.
• Provides current and prospective major/curriculum/minor students with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities.
• Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about the major/curriculum or minor and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new LAS students.
• May conduct new LAS student orientation programs, supporting undergraduate LAS students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.
• Intervenes and refers major/curriculum/minor 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 major/curriculum/minor students.
• Maintains and updates related databases as needed, to ensure that student records accurately reflect major/curriculum or minor degree progress and academic status.
• Assesses transfer courses for equivalency to major/curriculum/minor courses and requirements in the assigned academic departments, updating student records to reflect determined equivalency.
• As a member of the LAS Academic Advising Center, contributes to decisions for the academic probation or dismissal of individual LAS students.
• Participates in committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Assists in the facilitation, training, and development of new advisors as may be needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in the area of education, liberal arts and sciences, business, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in LAS, Teacher Education, Counseling or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of academic advising experience in higher education
• Demonstrated work experience in student/academic advising, counseling or other related field in an institution of higher learning.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with other related software.
• Familiarity with student development theory and FERPA, would be helpful.

This position is not eligible foremployment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis for any employer.

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.

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.