What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Students' Academic Advising Student Advising Meetings • Engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests and assist with the selection of an appropriate major • Provide advice regarding academic and career options • Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support resources • Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students • Provide New Student Registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer student
- Advising Administrative Duties • Monitor academic progress toward graduation using the appropriate systems; identify and reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress • Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal system
- Advising Leadership • Work with other advisors to maintain and/or develop advising strategies to support Gies students • Research and Assess current programs as assigned with the Director to indicate success rate and initiate possible changes or new programming based on outcomes
- Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, student transition, and other relevant areas
- Collaborate with Gies Career Services and other College and campus-level units to support students’ academic success and professional development
- Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
