Assistant Director Of Departmental Advising--Las Student Affairs

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENTAL ADVISING LAS STUDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Hiring Department: LAS STUDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: CHICAGO

Requisition ID: 1024768

Posting Close Date:JULY 16, 2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Departmental Advising provides direct supervision of half of LAS Student Academic Affairs' departmental Academic Advisors. The Assistant Director of Departmental Advising serves as a liaison and additional point of contact for respective departments and their Directors of Undergraduate Studies. The Assistant Director of Departmental Advising oversees the College's intercollege transfer admissions process, including chairing the Intercollege Transfer Committee.

Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

Provides collaborative leadership within Student Academic Affairs and degree advising administration.

Provides direct supervision to departmental Academic Advisors.

Conducts employee performance reviews and identifies professional development opportunities for staff.

Co-facilitates the departmental advisor meetings.

Serves on search committees for departmental advisors.

Assists with the onboarding and participates in the training and continued professional development of academic advisors.

Assists with departmental-based advising initiatives such as: mandatory second-year major advising; mandatory transfer, readmit, intercollege transfer advising; continuing student progress within the major review; new student advising; etc.

In moments of staff transitions and departures, provides transition support to academic departments through service as an advisor for the undergraduate student population in evaluating students' degree progress/eligibility, educating, and providing direction and guidance on degree requirements, course selection, etc.

Advising oversight of the major in Liberal Studies.

Oversees continuing student progress-to-degree review.

Oversees initiatives relating to enrollment management: audit of prerequisite checking; maintenance and communication to advisors over unique courses; and communication to students.

Other related duties include participating in and/or leading special projects as assigned.

For fullest consideration, please submit an on-line application and upload a resume, cover letter and the names and emails of three references by July 16, 2024

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Education Administration, Counseling, Liberal Arts and Sciences, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in academic advising in an institution of higher education/learning.

Prior experience with advising and administration in student enrollment life cycle, course articulation, degree planning, FERPA, student development theory, and support of diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and PC/computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint…) and other related software/databases.

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