Graduate Academic Advisor (Hybrid) – Data Science & Computing

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Academic Advisor to support on-campus graduate programs. You will advise graduate students on degree requirements, coordinate orientations, and ensure policy compliance.

You will collaborate with the Graduate College and ISSS, serve as a petition reviewer, assist with OPT/CPT requests for international students, and participate in graduate student programming and recruiting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least two years of experience in providing student academic support in a higher education setting.
• Experience with students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, while meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: advise graduate students on degree requirements and academic needs.
• Coordinate with the Graduate College and ISSS for petitions, OPT/CPT, and doctoral exam committees.
• Participate in graduate student programming and recruiting activities.

Skills

Academic advising

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Job description

The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Academic Advisor to support on-campus graduate programs. You will advise graduate students on degree requirements, coordinate orientations, and ensure policy compliance.

You will collaborate with the Graduate College and ISSS, serve as a petition reviewer, assist with OPT/CPT requests for international students, and participate in graduate student programming and recruiting activities.