LAS Academic Advisor, AAP – Hybrid/Onsite

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Access and Achievement Program (AAP). The advisor will provide academic advising and student affairs services to LAS Undeclared students and teach LAS 112: First Year College Success.

The role involves coordination with LAS departments, supporting recruitment and retention, and contributing to onboarding activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1 year of professional experience or 2 years of graduate work with students.
• At least one year in academic advising/counseling, student coaching, or teaching life skills.
• Experience advising students needing academic progress support or transition programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise LAS Undeclared students and teach LAS 112: First Year College Success.
• Assist with freshmen registration and onboarding activities for new students in AAP.
• Collaborate with LAS departments and other units to communicate academic planning information.
• Participate in recruitment and yield events; may require overnight/weekend work.
• Serve on internal/external committees; contribute to unit mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Intercultural skills

Advising experience

Independent work

Student development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Zoom

Banner / degree audit systems

Web and social media management

Job description

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Academic Advisor for the Access and Achievement Program (AAP). The advisor will provide academic advising and student affairs services to LAS Undeclared students and teach LAS 112: First Year College Success.

The role involves coordination with LAS departments, supporting recruitment and retention, and contributing to onboarding activities.