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Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking applications for an Enrichment Experience Program Academic Advisor in the Division of Exploratory Studies. This position provides developmental academic advising for undeclared undergraduate students as they explore their personal and professional interests and the curricular and co-curricular opportunities available at the University of Illinois.

Exploratory Studies enrolls the third largest class of freshmen every year and is the academic home for approximately 2,000 first and second-year undeclared students. The EXP student population is diverse; students come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of academic interests and talents. Approximately 32% of students in EXP are from historically underrepresented backgrounds and 17% are international students. Close to 180 EXP students are admitted and enrolled through the EXP Enrichment Experience Program which is designed to provide focused academic advising, transition, mentoring, and referral services for select students from underrepresented backgrounds. This position, in collaboration with an EEP team that includes another EEP advisor and the Senior Associate Director for Enrollment and Access, will offer dedicated support and services to students in the Enrichment Experience Program.

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.
  • Monitor and track students\' academic progress through individual appointments, group meetings, and intentional outreach efforts.
  • As part of an EEP team (with another EEP advisor and the Senior Associate Director), create and assess programming to help build a sense of community among EEP participants
  • 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 to include EEP admits as well as non-EEP admits in EXP
  • 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.
  • 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/famil es 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.
  • Provide targeted outreach to students admitted to the Enrichment Experience Program to encourage participation in New Student Registration and orientation events.
  • Participate in recruitment/yield events targeted towards students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Teach one or more sections of EXP 101, a First-Year experience course coordinated by EXP during the fall term. Teach one or more sections of EXP 110 during the spring term. Provide instruction primarily for sections for students in EEP but also for sections for non-EEP students when unit needs require it.
• 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, work groups, staff development, and on-going training.
• Other relevant duties as assigned; minimal evening and weekend work required.

Minimum Qualifications -

Bachelor\'s Degree and

One year of full-time professional experience or two years of related graduate-level experience working with college students in academic advising, counseling, career development, student affairs, or teaching.

Outstanding presentation and/or teach