What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor/Sr. Academic Advisor - Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide Academic Advising Services to Assigned Students
• Advise students in key department concentrations regarding curriculum requirements, course selection, registration, and post-graduation plans.
• Assist students with internships, job shadowing experiences, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Welcome and advise new students and intercollegiate transfer students, assisting with course selection and curriculum planning.
• Support students in identifying and pursuing their interests, abilities, skills, and academic goals regarding their academic careers.
• Introduce students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, encourage academic and personal development, and support holistic success.
• Serve as first point of contact regarding navigating the University, making informed decisions, and finding necessary resources.
• Identify and support struggling or at-risk students, providing appropriate referrals.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Serve on Department of ACE and College of ACES Advising Teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records. - Coordinate Departmental Undergraduate Student Outreach and Engagement Activities
• Working closely with administration, faculty, and staff within the department and the College of ACES, coordinate departmental outreach and prospective student engagement activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage student ambassadors and peer mentors each semester.
• Coordinate prospective student visits and ambassador participation in college-level events.
• Work with campus partners to support intercollegiate transfer outreach and transitions. - Teaching
• Teach up to two one-credit hour courses in career exploration and professional development.
• As part of the teaching team, create appropriate lecture materials to support student professional development.