Academic Advisor - LAS Student Academic Affairs

Hiring Department: LAS Student Academic Affairs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039686

Posting Close Date: 5/13/2026

Salary: The budgeted salary for 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 is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center. It is the role of this unit to ensure 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 LAS promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising.

Duties & Responsibilities

Engages in undergraduate student advising with current and incoming undergraduate students, evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning.

Evaluates undergraduate students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies.

Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies.

Provides students and prospective students with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities.

Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about LAS degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new LAS students.

Supports undergraduate LAS students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success.

Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the University community as may be needed. Exercises professional discretion and judgment to troubleshoot issues and problems that may arise.

Documents pertinent and required information related to interactions with students. Maintains and updates related databases as needed to ensure that student records accurately reflect degree progress and academic status.

Assesses transfer courses for equivalency to UIC courses and requirements, updating student records to reflect determined equivalency.

As a member of the LAS Academic Advising Center, contributes to decisions for the academic probation or dismissal of individual LAS students.

Participates in committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.

Assists in the facilitation training and development of new advisors as may be needed

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in the area of education, liberal arts and sciences, business, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in LAS, Education, Teacher Education, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
At least one year of academic advising experience in higher education.
Familiarity with student development theory and FERPA would be helpful.
Demonstrated work experience in student/academic advising, counseling or other related field in an institution of higher learning.
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and computer/pc skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with other related software.

Application Instructions:

For fullest consideration, upload a resume, cover letter, and the names and emails of three professional references by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm CDT. The position close date is May 13, 2026.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center. It is the role of this unit to ensure 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 LAS promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising. Duties & Responsibilities. Engages in undergraduate student advising with current and incoming undergraduate students, evaluating students’ degree progress/eligibility, educating and providing guidance concerning degree requirements, programs, academic and professional planning. Evaluates undergraduate students’ progress in their respective programs, evaluating degree requirements, counseling and providing related guidance and direction. Educates students regarding College, University and Campus policies and procedures, along with course registration and selection. Interprets and enforces academic policies. Guides students in navigating the petition process for exceptions to academic policies. Provides students and prospective students with information regarding available College and University resources and opportunities. Educates and informs prospective students and their family/friends about LAS degree programs and opportunities to aid in the recruitment of new LAS students. Supports undergraduate LAS students in their transition to college, the University and promotes their academic success. Intervenes and refers students to resources throughout the University community as may be needed. Exercises professional discretion and judgment to troubleshoot issues and problems that may arise. Documents pertinent and required information related to interactions with students. Maintains and updates related databases as needed to ensure that student records accurately reflect degree progress and academic status. Assesses transfer courses for equivalency to UIC courses and requirements, updating student records to reflect determined equivalency. As a member of the LAS Academic Advising Center, contributes to decisions for the academic probation or dismissal of individual LAS students. Participates in committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned. Assists in the facilitation training and development of new advisors as may be needed Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree required in the area of education, liberal arts and sciences, business, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications. Master’s Degree in LAS, Education, Teacher Education, Counseling, or a related field preferred. At least one year of academic advising experience in higher education. Familiarity with student development theory and FERPA would be helpful. Demonstrated work experience in student/academic advising, counseling or other related field in an institution of higher learning. Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and computer/pc skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with other related software. Application Instructions: For fullest consideration, upload a resume, cover letter, and the names and emails of three professional references by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm CDT. The position close date is May 13, 2026.

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