Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Conferences, Course Coordination, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Onboarding, Productivity Management, Project/Program Coordination, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Social Media, University/School Policies, Webinar, eLearning
LOCATION
Urbana, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Academic Advising
  • Provide academic advising to both degree and non‐degree students in reviewing of academic performance, progress towards completion of degree requirements, course selection/registration, as well as program, Graduate College and University policies and procedures.
  • Advise and assist students with academic, probationary, and financial concerns on possible courses of action and refer students to appropriate campus resources when applicable.
  • Provide advice and assistance to prospective students with regards to program requirements, degree planning and course selection questions.
  • Provide New Student Registration advising and onboarding to admitted students.
  • Thoroughly document all student contact and records using the advising portal system records including scheduling, overrides, petitions, degree audits, etc.
  • Enrollment
  • Design, implement, and execute a student communication plan that keeps current and prospective students, as well as alumni, engaged and affiliated with our college and university, including social media, emails, and text messages.
  • Develop and revise informational materials, resources, and other content.
  • Serve as an admissions officer for admitting students and providing information to the admissions committee on applicants who need secondary review while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
  • Coordinate efforts to increase the yield of admitted students to enrollment.
  • Coordinate with course management and eLearning teams to ensure positive student experience.
  • Respond to inquiries across social media platforms and identify strategies to grow audience reach.
  • Represent the program at virtual and in-person recruiting events, webinars, and conferences.

About the Company

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign