Program Advisor - Nursing Urbana Regional Program, College Of Nursing

Program Advisor - Nursing Urbana Regional Program, College of Nursing

Hiring Department: Reg Nursing Program: Urbana

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025174

Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL *Must be located in or willing to relocate to Urbana-Champaign, IL

Posting Close Date: July 11, 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available.

UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The primary function of this position is to serve as Academic Advisor for undergraduate students for the Urbana Regional Program, UIC College of Nursing (CON); to serve as a primary student resource, admissions manager, and recruiter for the UIC College of Nursing, Urbana Regional Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advising: Advises Pre-Admission and Transfer Undergraduate Urbana Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Graduate Advanced Generalist Master of Science-Graduate Entry, Advanced Generalist Master of Science-Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice students, and if needed current students including newly admitted undergraduates.
  
  Provides academic counseling. Directs student enrollment for each semester, including processing course permits, completing, and routing concurrent registration forms, and working with faculty on registration questions or issues. Facilitates course withdrawals, adds, drops, leave of absence, Upper Division Electives, course approvals, and other academic-related actions.
  
  Maintains updated advising guides and consults with faculty on advising. Coordinates activities related to international student issues. Maintains intent to graduate list.
  
  Manages academic file system. Facilitates student retention by assisting students to solve program/university-related issues, e.g., encumbrances, tuition issues, etc.; facilitation of campus resources for CON students (Office of Admissions and Records, Student Accounts, etc.); working with faculty/staff in the identification of appropriate services for students at all levels. Complete transcript audits for graduation.

• New Student Activity Coordination: Enters student data, conducts data analysis, and prepares student reports.
  
  Monitors and manages data within electronic systems. Oversees preparation of graduate and undergraduate new student files. Organizes and conducts graduate and undergraduate orientation sessions.
  
  Provides initial academic advice to newly admitted undergraduate students. Oversees initial immunization, background checks, and drug screens and ensures data are entered in the appropriate database. Enters initial program plan for undergraduates and graduate students into software. Answers questions about and locates advanced placement tests for new undergraduates.

• Admissions: Assist with the establishment and implementation of admission criteria and oversee the campus admission and application process, manage application materials.
  
  Oversee application processing for undergraduates and graduate students. Participates in CON Applicant review process. Ensures application mailings or distribution. Creates and maintains a current listing of admitted students.

• Recruiting: Maintains advising guides and transfer information for other schools and software/transferology.
  
  Works with potential applicants for pre-requisite completion via phone, email, meeting, and meets with drop-in inquiries. Conducts Information Sessions and How to Apply Sessions. Works with University of Illinois Urbana Champaign campus units to secure non-nursing prerequisite courses and maintains updated information regarding non-nursing course schedules for advisors.
  
  Processes course approvals for transfer courses. Manages Urbana campus activities related to recruitment activities and strategies and materials with UIC CON OAESS and seeks out and attends recruitment activities, college fairs, etc.

• Acts as point of contact with campus, agency and university departments, external colleges, and universities, and represents the senior administrator on various committees. Academic events and committees.
  
  Coordinates staff activities related to Career Fair, Open Houses, and other student-focused events. Support Student committees as an advisor for the Urban Health program. Manage student organization activities for other student groups.
  
  Serve on the Admissions and Academic Standards committees, and other committees as assigned. Participate in the planning of student pinning ceremonies and all college events. Provide support to faculty for instructional needs and provide support to the simulation center for ordering equipment and supplies, inventory, set-up, and scheduling. Provide office support including proctoring.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree*
• Bachelor degree, additional education, training and/or work experience in a distinct academic discipline or area of specialization may be designated by the Employer. Such designations must be directly linked to the specific position description and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Master's degree

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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