Academic Advisor, CASA - 5 vacancies

Posting Category: E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 3/22/2023

Minimum starting salary: $45,000 annually

Summary:
Primary function: Provides guidance and counsel to undergraduate students to assist students in making decisions associated with their academic plans and leads retention and student success initiatives. Functional Summary: This position works with undergraduate students providing academic and retention support and helps to coordinate referrals to campus support services as necessary to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed at UIS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Works directly with students to develop educational plans, approve scheduling selections, and oversee registration for approved academic program of study for a minimum of 25 hours per week, Serves as a backup advisor for other advisors across programs

• Participates in orientation, recruitment, and retention activities (including evening and week-end work), working directly with students and potential students as a representative of the CASA and UIS. Encourages students to participate in high-impact practices and extracurricular activities as appropriate

• Proactively reach out to with students who may be at academic risk and provide student success coaching as appropriate

• Engage in assessment of advising and retention activities

• Collaborate on the facilitation and administration of retention software

• Encourage students, faculty, and staff to use retention software. Hold individual and group software trainings; conduct open lab workshops; regularly communicate program developments in program through the web and social media

• Engage in ongoing professional development as designated by the Director

• Teaching one academic success skills course per semester based on need at the discretion of the Director

Physical Demands:

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  Standing : Occasionally

• Walking : Occasionally

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Rarely

• Carrying : Rarely

• Pushing : Rarely

• Pulling : Rarely

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Rarely

Working Conditions:

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  Extreme cold : Rarely

• Extreme heat : Rarely

• Humid : Rarely

• Wet : Rarely

• Noise : Occasionally

• Hazards : Rarely

• Temperature Change : Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely

• Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
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Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

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 or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.