Academic Advisor - Division of Exploratory Studies

Duties & Responsibilities -

• Provide developmental academic advising services and support the recruitment, retention, and delivery of educational and career development services to undergraduate students who are undeclared in the Division of Exploratory Studies.

• Through in-person and virtual appointment modalities, engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests, assess qualifications for entry into specific courses or majors, and gauge student adjustment to the University.
• Assist students in understanding the structure and requirements of campus degree and pre-professional programs.
• Apply judicious interpretations of Illinois program requirements based on individual circumstances and within the framework of policy guidelines established by the campus.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding viable alternatives in academic, personal, and career options.
• Participate in the 6-8 week New Student Registration program in June and July for the advisement and registration of new EXP freshmen and transfer students entering the University of Illinois
• Provide ongoing advising support for students with increased availability at critical and high-volume advising times such as mid-semester deadlines, priority course registration periods, and other designated times throughout the academic year.
• Contribute as a member of an advising team serving an assigned roster of students, working collaboratively with team members to conduct targeted outreach and host group advising programs or other initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of the assigned roster
• Provide support and resources for students on academic warning as part of the EXP Program for Academic Support and Success (PASS).
• Create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Respond to queries from students, faculty, staff, and parents/families as appropriate (within the parameters of FERPA).
• Provide referrals for campus and academic resources for additional support.
• Responsible for thorough record-keeping of all student contacts.

• Teach two fall semester sections of EXP 101, a First-Year experience course for new students in Exploratory Studies.
• Serve as a liaison with department and college colleagues on academic advising issues to ensure accuracy of information.
• Participate in activities that facilitate the mission and goals of the Division of Exploratory Studies such as involvement with EXP committees, workgroups, staff development, and on-going training.
• Other relevant duties as assigned; minimal evening and weekend work required.