Academic Success Coordinator
Gies Undergraduate Programs
Job Summary
The Academic Success Coordinator is a role within the Student Success Team. The Student Success Team is comprised of critical roles and supports Gies undergraduate degree completion and academic appeals and petitions. The Academic Success Coordinator will work closely with the Associate Director of Academic Success in the Office of Undergraduate Programs on college academic wellness initiatives for all Gies undergraduate students – reviews academic standing and identifies students that are in potential academic risk and supports them to academic success. Led by the Associate Director of Academic Success, Student Success in the Gies College of Business designs and carries out initiatives that encourage undergraduate learners to stay on track for graduation, engage in the College and Campus community, and build crucial skills that position learners for graduation and beyond. The role of the Academic Success Coordinator includes academic wellness programs, administration, and advising informed by the duties of the Associate Director of Academic Success (e.g. research, development, and leadership addressing undergraduate learner retention).
Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Wellness Programs
– Arrange, train and supervise a team of 30+ Gies students that will provide programming for academic wellness initiatives and common first and second year Business Core coursework: Peer Mentors, Peer Tutors, Success Lab Attendants, and the Student Success Graduate Intern
– Work closely with the Student Success Graduate Intern to supervise Peer Tutoring
– Manage Peer Mentoring programming for all Gies students and specifically students with low academic standing and/or underrepresented populations.
– Plan, lead and support the daily operations for the Undergraduate Success Lab and Attendants
– Work with the Associate Director to conduct strategic programming to support Business Core Cohort populations in collaboration with the Gies Undergraduate Programs and other college units
– Maintain and update the Student Success materials
– Work with the Associate Director to collaborate with staff, faculty, campus partners and other academic professionals for Student Success operations.
Administration
– Conduct and manage day-to-day operations of Student Success programming
– Develop and update forms and media platforms for student information
– Generate reports of data to show the utilization and impact of petitions, appeals, applications and Student Success initiatives
– Provide updated reports and assistance to the Associate Director of Academic Success around student academic records
– Support Office of Undergraduate Programs initiatives and programs as assigned.
Student Success Advising
– Monitor academic progress of Success Students toward graduation using the appropriate systems
– Create individualized course plans for course selections and registration
– Identify and reach out to advisees to support successful academic progress
Specialty Factors
Bachelor’s degree.
A total of one (1) year (12 months) of work experience in higher education or related field (graduate experience accepted).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
Two years of experience working as an academic advisor to undergraduate students
Experience working directly with undergraduate students in higher education, particularly with students categorized as at risk.
Experience supervising undergraduate students in higher education
Demonstrated experience working with diverse undergraduate populations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with college and campus partners
Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and planning skills
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 – Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. The approved budgeted salary range for this position is $52,000 – $55,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.
The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays:
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays
For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, September 20, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact tethomp@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
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 through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
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Requisition ID: 1026241
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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