Lead Academic Advisor - Computer Science

Hiring Department:
Computer Science

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date:
September 2. 2026

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $69,000 to $71,000

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Lead Advisor will provide strategic responsibility for ensuring the professional and overall development of the advising team. In consultation with the Director(s) of Undergraduate Studies and Department Head, executes the vision of Academic Advising. Provides direction and guidance based on service models and student success programmatic offerings.

Provides direct service to students from their orientation through graduation. Provides academic advising expertise and guidance to students and the broader advising team on degree requirements and programs; academic and professional planning;
University, College and Campus policies and procedures; course selection and registration and available resources and opportunities.

A Lead Advisor follows best practices based on national research and shares with relevant stakeholders. Handles and may oversee complex student cases including but not limited to protected categories, academic grievance cases, academic standing, course articulation, petition processes, etc. Mentors and assists with the training of new Academic Advisors.

• Assists in providing strategic direction on academic policies guiding students’ degree progress.
• Regularly meets with students to determine degree progress, provide assistance with regard to academic, co-curricular and professional progress. Provides guidance and support to other advisors in delivering advising to their caseloads.
• Acts as a resource for advisors, career counselors, faculty and students with regard to college academic programs.
• Reviews and understands current research in student support to provide best practices for college advising. Reviews and understands current research in student support to provide best practices for college advising.
• Reviews and assists in articulating courses that transfer students bring in from other community colleges or universities.
• Chairs or participates on committees (internal and external), task forces and teams. Leads related workshops, and new and transferring student orientations.
• Serves as a College representative for campus committees that provide strategic direction in academic and student affairs.
• Creates and provides training and professional development opportunities for academic advisors in the college.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited…