Academic Advice, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Event Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Project Design, Project/Program Coordination, Risk, Strategic Planning, Student Services, Training/Teaching Curriculum, University/School Policies, Webinar
Duties & Responsibilities
Student Advising & Academic Services
- Provide Academic Advising Services for student program of study
- Build a solid knowledge of all program curriculums in order to advise students
- Build a deep knowledge of Department, College and University processes and policies regarding curriculum changes and other issues relevant to students
- Serve as the lead Student Services resource for the at least one program including modifications of requirements and approval of optional concentrations
- Assist with the creation of curriculum study plans with specific requirements
- Advise students about specific academic program and graduation requirements of the Department and Graduate College
- Advise students about the policies and procedures of the Department and College
- Explain and illustrate use of the U of I Integrate registration
- Utilize the University's Banner, Grad Recs, and Slate systems to enhance student advising
- Use and interpret U.Achieve (DARS) reports
- Inform and direct students to other appropriate institutional resources and services when applicable.
- Assist students with resolution of academic problems in collaboration with program leadership
- In collaboration with Gies program leadership and Grad College monitor students' progress toward the academic degree and facilitate communication with probation/at-risk students to strategically plan for future success
- Serve as a contact for Graduate College regarding petitions, late add/drop, degree certification, etc.
- Assist with compiling of student data when necessary
Student Outreach, Events and Experience
- Work with Senior Assistant Director of Academic & Student Services to strategically plan and execute special events pertaining to academics including new student registration webinars.
- Assist with the planning and facilitation of students focused events including, but not limited to, orientation, registration, professional development, networking and graduation.
- Lead designated projects designed to improve program student engagement
- Assist with creating and managing events as well as communications via Slate
- Support the development and implementation of a graduate student mentorship program by coordinating mentor-mentee matching, promoting engagement, and evaluating program effectiveness to enhance student success and community building.
Miscellaneous
- Work effectively with other personnel in the office, College and across campus
- Perform other duties as related to Gies Graduate Programs
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign