Academic Advisor/Senior Academic Advisor - School of Molecular and Cellular Biology-College of LAS

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Oct 15, 2026
Duties Responsibilities- Academic Advisor Academic Advising Educate students regarding requirements of the majors, minors, and certificates in the School of MCB through individual conferences and group meetings. Assist and consult with students about course expectations and academic performance Career Advising Provide career development coaching and guidance to undergraduates in our majors. Support students as they investigate and determine their vocational goals. Assist and consult with students for developing skills needed to be the best possible candidate for employment, graduate school and professional school Student Engagement Assist with recruiting, orienting and welcoming new students to the School of MCB. Plan, host and advertise special programs and workshops to aid in the education and success of continuing students. Assist with convocation for School of MCB graduates. Administrative Maintain accurate and timely records of all interaction with students. Attend School and College meetings as required. Foster positive collegial relationships among students, staff, and faculty. Duties Responsibilities - Senior Academic Advisor Academic Advising Provide leadership in academic advising initiatives, including training and mentoring junior advisors. Serve as a resource for complex advising cases and policy interpretation. Educate students regarding requirements of the majors, minor and certificates in the School of MCB through Individual conferences and group meetings. Assist and consult with students about course expectations and academic performance. Career Advising Develop and lead career-focused programming and workshops tailored to MCB disciplines. Establish and maintain partnerships with campus career services and external organizations to expand student opportunities. Provide career development coaching and guidance to undergraduates in our majors. Support students as they investigate and determine their vocational goals. Assist and consult with students for developing skills needed to be the best possible candidate for employment, graduate school and professional school. Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions with students. Attend School and College meetings as required. Foster positive collegial relationships among students, staff, and faculty. Leadership Professional Development Mentor and support professional development of advising staff within the School of MCB. Lead efforts to improve advising practices through data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Stay current with trends and best practices in academic advising and student development. Administrative Maintain accurate and timely records of all Interactions with students. Attend School and College meetings as required. Foster positive collegial relationships among students, staff, and faculty. Student Engagement Lead student engagement initiatives that promote retention and belonging. Participate in strategic planning and policy development for advising services. Assist with recruiting, orienting and welcoming new students to the School of MCB. Plan, host and advertise special programs and workshops to aid in the education and success of continuing students. Assist with convocation for School of MCB graduates.