Academic Advisor – LAS - Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies

Academic Advisor – LAS
- Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Integrated Health Studies

Hiring Department
: LAS Student Academic Affairs

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1043596

Hours
: M-F8:30-4:30 with occasional evening/weekend

Close Date
: 12/2/2026

Salary
:
The budgeted salaryfor the position is $64,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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.

Position Summary

This position – the academic advisor for the majors in Biological Sciences and Integrated Health Studies, the curriculum in Neuroscience, and the minor in Biological Sciences – is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center. It is the role of this unit to assure that, in the continuum from admission through graduation, students' individual educational needs are met while maintaining the academic standards established by the faculty of the College.

As a primary source of College information, the academic advisors in Biological Sciences, Integrated Health Studies, and Neuroscience promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engages in undergraduate student advising with current and incoming major/curriculum/minor undergraduate students, evaluating students’ major/curriculum or minor degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning respective degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.
• Evaluates undergraduate students’ progress in their respective major/curriculum or minor, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction.
• Educates major/curriculum/minor students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection towards their respective degree program. Interprets and enforces academic policies.
• Guides major/curriculum/minor students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies.
• Provides current and prospective major/curriculum/minor students with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities.
• Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about the major/curriculum or minor and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new LAS students.
• May conduct new LAS student orientation programs, supporting undergraduate LAS students in their transition to…