Academic Advisor and Coordinator Student Services - Gies College of Business

Responsibilities

• 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