Academic Programs Lead & Student Success Advisor

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and DEs

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Coordinator of Academic Programs in the College of Fine & Applied Arts to lead academic program administration and provide advising. This 100% full-time Academic Professional role supports recruitment, curriculum development, online degree programs, and reporting.

Salary ranges from $58,000 to $68,000 annually with comprehensive benefits; position starts as soon as possible after January 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to fine and applied arts, education, counseling, instructional technology, or related areas.
• Experience working with college students in higher education.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or experiences.
• Experience teaching college courses and/or curriculum development.
• Involvement in the arts, creative industries, or arts-related environments with understanding of varied career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Advise students from orientation and new student registration.
• Provide ongoing academic advising, mentorship, and degree planning support.
• Assist students with course selection, academic progress, and access to campus resources and professional development planning.
• Support community engagement and events, including experiential opportunities.
• Submit and sign off on student forms and reports.
• Determine college program coordination needs in consultation with leadership.
• Oversee online degree programs, budgeting, and recruitment planning.
• Hire and supervise instructors for FAA courses and develop FAA 401 annually.
• Manage course offerings, scheduling, and enrollment trends.
• Serve as primary course scheduler for the FAA rubric.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Curriculum development

Event coordination

Student mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Master's degree (preferred) in related areas

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Coordinator of Academic Programs in the College of Fine & Applied Arts to lead academic program administration and provide advising. This 100% full-time Academic Professional role supports recruitment, curriculum development, online degree programs, and reporting.

Salary ranges from $58,000 to $68,000 annually with comprehensive benefits; position starts as soon as possible after January 4, 2027.