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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring an Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business. The advisor works in the Department of Accountancy, helping students understand academic policies, choose courses and plan schedules, and prepare for careers in accounting. The role also supports the department's bachelor's and master's accountancy programs through events, outreach, and admissions and engagement projects.

Highlights

Advise prospective and enrolled Accountancy students on department and college policies, programs, and graduation requirements, and respond to questions from their families, administrators, and faculty.
Counsel students in depth about post-graduate study options and help resolve academic problems, including communicating with academic warning and at-risk students to plan for future success.
Create course plans for external students and refer students to other institutional resources and services when needed.
Use and interpret uAchieve Degree Audit (DARS) reports, the Integrate Student Self-Service system, and the university's Banner and Slate systems to advise students and compile student data.
Interpret and explain the Code on Campus Affairs and the Handbook of Policies and Regulations Applying to All Students.
Plan and run special events with the Assistant Director of Academic & Student Services, and work with the Accountancy and Undergraduate Programs advising teams on promotion of the BSA/MAS programs, including social media.
Lead designated BSA/MAS projects aimed at improving program admissions and student engagement, and assist with hiring and overseeing student workers.
Bachelor's degree and experience working with students from all backgrounds, with a relevant master's degree and two years of advising experience preferred.
Working knowledge of databases and office software, plus knowledge of accountancy programs or the accounting field.
Full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position at a budgeted salary of $56,000 to $58,000, with hybrid work options and a need to be on campus as operations require.

Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business Full Description

The Department of Accountancy in the Gies College of Business is a unit that serves the accounting profession and the community by providing global leadership in the accountancy discipline. The Academic Advisor will assist students in matters of Accountancy academic policies and procedures, course selection and schedule planning, and preparation for Accountancy careers.

Job Summary

Assist students in matters of Accountancy academic policies and procedures, course selection and schedule planning, and preparation for Accountancy careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising:

Provide professional service by giving accurate and timely information when responding to questions posed by prospective and enrolled students, their families, other visitors, administrators, and faculty
Advise students about the policies and procedures of the Department and College
Advise students about the programs and graduation requirements of the Department
Interpret and explain the Code on Campus Affairs and Handbook of Policies and Regulations Applying to All Students
Counsel students in depth about post-graduate study options
Assist students with resolution of academic problems
Create course plans for external students
Facilitate communication with academic warning/at-risk students to strategically plan for future success
Inform and refer students to other institutional resources and services when necessary
Build a deep knowledge of University, College, and Department processes and policies regarding curriculum changes and other issues relevant to students
Develop a working knowledge of the accounting profession in order to best advise students
Explain and illustrate use of the U of I Integrate Student Self-Service system
Use and interpret uAchieve Degree Audit (DARS) reports
Assist with compiling student data as needed using relevant databases
Utilize the University’s Banner and Slate systems to enhance student advising

Student Communication & Events

Work with Assistant Director of Academic & Student Services to strategically plan and execute special events
Work with fellow Accountancy staff/advisors and Gies College of Business Undergraduate Programs advisors on initiatives at the discretion of the BSA/MAS Program Director
Work with the Accountancy staff and advising team on efforts to promote BSA/MAS programs, including social media platforms
Lead designated BSA/MAS projects designed to improve program admissions and student engagement

Misc.

Assist with hiring and oversight of student workers
Work effectively with other personnel in the office, College, and campus
Perform other duties related to the BSA/MAS program as they arise

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience working with students from all backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant master’s degree preferred.
Two years of experience in an advising environment, including advising students; understanding student development issues as they relate to advising and the student experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of computer related databases and office-related software. Knowledge of accountancy programs and/or accountancy field.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Must demonstrate a service-oriented attitude and enthusiasm for working with and advising students.

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 search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for this position is $56,000 to $58,000.

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

Hybrid work options may be available for this position; however, must be available to be onsite at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus based on operational needs.

Please provide a cover letter and resume.

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.

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Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business

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Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business Full Description

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