Academic Advisor - College of Education
Office of Undergraduate Programs (OUP)
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive academic advising and support to students from all undergraduate majors and minor(s) in the College of Education. The academic advisor collaborates with students to create individualized plans that align with their interests, educational goals, and career aspirations. Additionally, they support the mission and vision of the Office of Undergraduate Programs to promote an enriching experience for all undergraduate students enrolled in Education at Illinois.
Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Advising
• Serve as a primary academic advisor and provide holistic advising services to undergraduate students across all majors and minor(s) within the College of Education.
• Assist students in understanding degree requirements, policies and procedures, and connect students to relevant support services.
• Monitor student progress toward degree and licensure requirements, if applicable.
• Maintain appropriate databases with accurate student records and information.
• Monitor and review undergraduate student forms and petitions.
• Advocate on behalf of students who are experiencing challenges and refer them to appropriate campus resources to maximize support services.
• Collaborate with the assistant dean on the Education Success Initiative and provide proactive intervention to students experiencing difficulties, as reported by faculty, program coordinators, and supervisors/cooperating teachers.
• Provide advising services to Parkland Pathways students in partnership with an assigned liaison at Parkland College.
Programming and Recruitment
• Coordinate logistics with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) to facilitate New Student Registration. Assist new first-year and transfer students with course selection and registration.
• Participate in recruitment efforts such as Prospective and Admitted IlliniFest, the Majors and Minors Fair, and all other college and university recruitment and yield events.
• Assist the undergraduate admissions and recruitment coordinator with intercollegiate transfer and secondary education minor information sessions and application processes.
• Meet with current Illinois students interested in transferring to the College of Education.
• Facilitate College of Education programs, such as the James Scholar recognition brunch and induction meetings; attend charge ceremonies and scholarship banquets.
• Provide support for the EDUC 101 First-Year Orientation Seminar course.
Administrative/Other
• Participate in grade audit review at the end of each academic term.
• Communicate regularly with the Office of Undergraduate Programs team, academic departments, the Council on Teacher Education, and other constituencies.
• Stay up-to-date with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) policy updates.
• Coordinate program development and course scheduling with the Associate Dean/Director of Teacher Education and attend meetings with program faculty and coordinators when requested.
• Serve on college and university committees.
Minimum Qualifications
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