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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Academic Advisor, AAP-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Student Academic Affairs. The role is one of the primary advisors in the Access and Achievement Program, a recruitment, retention, and enrichment program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, providing academic advising and student affairs services to students admitted through the program. The advisor also teaches a first-year college success course and helps with orientation and registration for new students.

Highlights

Advise students admitted into LAS Undeclared, including serving as a freshman registration advisor and taking a rotation as the walk-in advisor on duty in the Student Academic Affairs Office.
Teach and assess a section of LAS 112: First Year College Success.
Contribute to orientation and onboarding activities for new students in the Access and Achievement Program.
Work with LAS departments and other colleges and units so students receive accurate information for academic planning.
Support new student recruitment and yield events, which may require overnight and weekend work.
Serve as the unit's representative on internal and external committees and working groups as needed.
Requires a bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience, or two years of graduate work experience, working directly with students in secondary or higher education.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree or graduate study in a student affairs field, a year of full-time experience in academic advising, coaching, or life-skills teaching, and experience with student transition or retention programs.
Experience with Banner, degree audit systems, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom is expected, along with a strengths-based advising approach and the ability to track student academic progress.
Pay range of $53,000 to $58,000 per year for a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position with hybrid work options available.

Academic Advisor, AAP-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Student Academic Affairs Full Description

Academic Advisor, AAP - Student Academic Affairs (College of LAS)

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Student Academic Affairs Office is searching for an Academic Advisor, AAP to Serve as one of the primary Academic Advisors in the Access and Achievement Program (AAP). Provides academic advising and student affairs related services to students in the Access and Achievement Program. The AAP program is a recruitment, retention, and enrichment program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students are assigned AAP attributes through the undergraduate admissions process.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as an Academic Advisor for students admitted into LAS Undeclared
Teaches and assesses a section of LAS 112: First Year College Success
Serves as a freshmen registration Academic Advisor for LAS Undeclared. Contributes to orientation and onboarding activities for new students in AAP
Serves on the walk-in advisor on duty rotation for LAS SAAO
Collaborates and communicates with LAS departments and other colleges/units to ensure accurate dissemination of information for students for academic planning purposes
Contributes to LAS new student recruitment and yield events and activities that may require overnight and weekend work, as needed
Serves as unit representative on internal and external committees or working groups, as needed. Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. One (1) year of professional experience or two (2) years of graduate work experience working directly with students in secondary or higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

All degree backgrounds will receive full consideration. Preference will be given to those with degrees in the liberal arts and sciences.
Master's Degree or graduate studies in relevant student affairs fields such as education, social work, among other areas.
At least one year of full-time professional experience in academic advising/counseling, student coaching, or teaching of life skills.
Experience advising students who are not making adequate academic progress in their major or toward their degree/diploma.
Experience working with student transition and/or retention programs.

Successful Candidates Will Have

Organizational and assessment skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly those that enable the candidate to effectively communicate clearly with a wide range of constituencies including, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and partners.
Intercultural skills and a commitment to inclusive practices.
Demonstrated ability to work from a strengths-based advising perspective.
Demonstrated ability to track and assess student academic progress.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with a wide range of on-campus and off-campus constituencies.
Knowledge of academic skills and student development issues associated with undergraduate student populations, especially those that require enhanced advising and academic skills support.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, web and social media, Banner, and degree audit systems

Successful candidates will also demonstrate a working level of proficiency in the following competencies:

Facilitating Student Development, Success, and Outcomes: Ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning, development, and success by applying varied advising approaches to diverse individual student situations.
Communicating for Effective Relationships: Knowledge and application of communication techniques (including listening skills) and relationship building skills to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge and use of summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
Resourcefulness and Judgment: Ability to apply past experience and analysis of information to arrive at sound and timely conclusions.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $53,000 to $58,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, November 30, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].

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