Student Success Advisor, Computer Science

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 57,600 - 70,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an Academic Advisor within the Computer Science discipline in Chicago, IL. The role supports advising for CS and Data Science students from orientation through graduation, guiding degree requirements, planning, and access to university resources.

Responsibilities include advising at all levels, evaluating progress, and coordinating projects like orientation and tutoring services.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
One year of professional work experience.
Introductory knowledge of student-centered services, programming.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple demands in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising support to engineering students at all levels including assistance with course selection, identification of individual barriers to student success, and working with students to develop effective strategies and plans to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Engages in student advising with current and incoming students, evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.
Evaluates students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
Intervenes and refers 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 students. Maintains and updates related databases as needed, to ensure that student records accurately reflect degree progress and academic status.
Implement projects and unit project committees designed to achieve student service goals such as new student orientation, coordination of tutoring services, student petition processes, and transfer course articulation. May assist with student recruitment, scholarship selection, and outreach to faculty.
Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies. Provides students and prospective with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities. Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about college degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new students. May conduct new student orientation programs, supporting students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.
Collaborate with other academic advisors, career advisors, faculty, and leadership to identify potential barriers to student achievement and participate in the development of strategies to address these barriers.
Assists in the facilitation training and development of new advisors, as needed.
Serve on, college, and campus committees as necessary. Participates on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.