What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director (Program/Student Advisor) - UIC Extended Campus position at uic?
UIC is seeking two Assistant Director (Program / Student Advisor) staff to join our UIC Extended Campus team. This position is involved in all aspects of program development and delivery for UIC Extended Campus's portfolio of fully online market-driven degree and other non-degree offerings that operate on a full cost recovery basis and depend upon a full complement of "high touch" support services to ensure that students complete their degree programs in a timely manner. Responsible for program planning and development, enrollment growth, data analysis and student retention.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Student Advising and Retention:
- Act as the primary advocate and liaison for UIC EC’s students supporting them in all areas of their university experience and help ensure their academic success and timely graduation with emphasis on retention, customer service, and student advisement.
- Create regular student communications and manage all correspondence including communication about program requirements, deadlines, registration, graduation.
Planning and New Program Development:
- Serve as primary program contact for academic unit partners. Work closely with these partners in all phases of program planning and delivery. Identify new courses/ workshops and educational events.
- Work with EC staff and college partners to ensure program financial viability; assist in the identification of annual program goals and strategies to accomplish those goals.
- Work with Associate Directors to conduct market research and develop business plans for new programs in collaboration with EC/ OVCI staff and other stakeholders
Program Evaluation/Data Analysis:
- Evaluate effectiveness of individual courses and overall programs. Make recommendations for improvements, based on industry trends and/or data analytics, and coordinate with college partners on course and curricula revision.
- Develop course schedules consistent with approved courses, course sequencing, and credit hours as determined by college partners.
- Review and revise catalog information, EC websites and other program collateral.
- Represent UIC Extended Campus on University, campus, and departmental committees/teams, as appropriate.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
