What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Advising Students
· Provide academic advising and guidance with regard to university, college, and department graduation requirements and academic policies
· 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
· 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
· Provide summer registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students
· Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students
· 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 - Leadership Responsibilities
· Assist the Director of Academic Affairs with onboarding and mentoring of newly hired Academic Advisors
· Assist the Director of Academic Affairs with identifying opportunities for new and innovative ways to academically support students via the Academic Affairs unit.
· Represent the advising team with the department of Finance as the main contact
· Create training materials, advising tools, and updates from the Finance department for the advising staff.
· Assist the Director of Academic Affairs with identifying professional development opportunities for the advising team
· Coordinate new initiatives and research with the advising team where appropriate - · Other duties as assigned
