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Graduate Academic Advisor

Graduate Academic Advisor

Hiring Department: School of Architecture

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018689

Posting Close Date:5/30/23

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position provides academic counseling and coordination for current, prospective and past graduate students in the School of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts. Develops and implements academic, career, student, and alumni programs involving outreach to internal and external constituencies. Plans and facilitates programs and administrative systems to ensure that the graduate program meets the needs of students and faculty. Partners with the program director and/or director of graduate studies in formulating and executing academic programming and alumni relations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Outreach and Recruitment_

Develop and implement graduate recruitment activities.

Plan and coordinate recruitment events including, fairs, open houses, and campus visits.Work with the program director and/or faculty to identify and prepare fellowship nomination and/or recruitment offers

Promote the program through local, national, and international digital and print media.

Graduate Student Advisement

Coordinate admissions process and assist in all issues related to admissions, including applications, credentials assessments, and acceptances.

Develop and coordinate events for students including new student orientation year-end celebrations, and others

Manage graduate scholarship/assistantship process.

Assist incoming students with the course registration process.

Advise students in course selection, internship placement, and/or capstone/thesis requirements.

Analyze and track attrition, retention, and grade patterns; compile reports as requested.

Maintain all graduate academic files with material verification of degree progression as required by the program.

Work with graduating students to ensure awareness of graduation deadlines and requirements.

Update and develop materials for current and incoming students.

Schedule graduate classes.

Program Coordination and Teaching

Develop and conduct workshops on topics related to professional development.

Assist in the planning and execution of special projects including workshops, visiting lectures, popup exhibitions, community collaborations, etc.

Participate in curriculum planning meetings and discussions.

Assist adjunct and visiting faculty with technical questions related to classrooms, guest speakers, communications with students, etc.

Represent the program at university meetings, outside conferences, and other events as needed.

Alumni Communications

Maintain an up-to-date list of graduate program alumni.

Send regular communications to alumni to get updates on job placement, further education, publications, etc.

Track alumni employment for required program reporting.

Update the website and other outreach channels with news related to alumni success and opportunities.

Connect with alumni who will speak on behalf of the program at recruitment and yield events.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Fine Arts, Counseling, Education, or a field related to the position required.
A minimum of two years of relevant academic work experience required.
Strong management and organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Prior experience handling confidential documents, materials, and/or proprietary information.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to work with diverse populations; demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles.

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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