Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising:

• Provide professional service by giving accurate and timely information when responding to questions posed by prospective and enrolled students, their families, other visitors, administrators, and faculty
• Advise students about the policies and procedures of the Department and College
• Advise students about the programs and graduation requirements of the Department
• Interpret and explain the Code on Campus Affairs and Handbook of Policies and Regulations Applying to All Students
• Counsel students in depth about post-graduate study options
• Assist students with resolution of academic problems
• Create course plans for external students
• Facilitate communication with academic warning/at-risk students to strategically plan for future success
• Inform and refer students to other institutional resources and services when necessary
• Build a deep knowledge of University, College, and Department processes and policies regarding curriculum changes and other issues relevant to students
• Develop a working knowledge of the accounting profession in order to best advise students
• Explain and illustrate use of the U of I Integrate Student Self-Service system
• Use and interpret uAchieve Degree Audit (DARS) reports
• Assist with compiling student data as needed using relevant databases
• Utilize the University’s Banner and Slate systems to enhance student advising

Student Communication & Events

• Work with Assistant Director of Academic & Student Services to strategically plan and execute special events
• Work with fellow Accountancy staff/advisors and Gies College of Business Undergraduate Programs advisors on initiatives at the discretion of the BSA/MAS Program Director
• Work with the Accountancy staff and advising team on efforts to promote BSA/MAS programs, including social media platforms
• Lead designated BSA/MAS projects designed to improve program admissions and student engagement

Misc.

• Assist with hiring and oversight of student workers
• Work effectively with other personnel in the office, College, and campus
• Perform other duties related to the BSA/MAS program as they arise