Academic Advisor, SHS - College of Applied Health Sciences (143979)
University of Illinois

Champaign, Illinois

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Academic Advisor

College of Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) at the University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement focusing on health and wellness across the lifespan. AHS' research, teaching, and service programs seek to improve the quality of life of people of all ages and cultures, promote the development of healthy communities, and help people with disabilities live full and independent lives. AHS has nationally recognized units in their fields, and is home to the Departments of Kinesiology and Community Health; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; and Speech and Hearing Science. One of the college's top priorities is to provide strong academic advising services to its undergraduate students. AHS is looking for a dynamic individual to advise undergraduate students and work collaboratively with the AHS Undergraduate Affairs team.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide one-on-one advising and career counseling to degree majors and monitor progress toward degrees.

Teach the Speech & Hearing Science orientation courses for new students (e.g., SHS191X, Freshman Seminar).

Welcome and advise new students during summer registration program, including transfer students and assisting with course selection.

Assist with the promotion of the Speech & Hearing Science major and minor, and provide support for student communication including print and web-based materials.

Collaborate with student programs such as I-LEAP, James Scholar, and NSSLHA.

Assist with college-wide and departmental student events and processing.

Coordinate, support and evaluate students throughout the intercollegiate transfer process (in-campus transfer process).

Serve on campus-wide, college, and departmental committees.

Perform other related duties that further the mission of the college.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Master's degree in a health-related field, education, counseling,

or higher education administration.

At least one year of experience with academic advising, career counseling, or student support services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required: Ability to work effectively across academic disciplines and as part of a

team.

Creativity and commitment to program initiatives.

Preferred: Experience working with students in a health-related field or academic setting.

An understanding of the needs and concerns of college students and a passion for working with them.

Demonstrated strengths include experience in public speaking, strong

writing ability and organizational skills.

Significant intercultural skills and experience working with diverse

populations.

SALARY

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment Status and Start Date

This is a full-time (100%), 12 month Academic Professional appointment. The proposed start is as soon as possible after the closing date.

TO APPLY

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by DATE. Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and the names, address, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references.

For more information about this position, applicants may contact AHS HR at hr@ahs.illinois.edu

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

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 Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

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

College Name or Administrative Unit:

College of Applied Health Sciences

Category:

5-Education and Student Services

Title:

Academic Advisor, SHS - College of Applied Health Sciences (143979)

Open Date:

04/06/2021

Organization Name:

Academic Affairs


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