"Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business"

Academic Advisor - Gies College of Business

Gies Undergraduate Affairs

Job Summary

Provide academic advising and guidance to undergraduate students enrolled in the Gies College of Business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Advising Meetings

• Engage in purposeful discussion with students to learn about course performance and interests and assist with the selection of an appropriate major
• Provide advice regarding academic and career options
• Refer students to appropriate academic, career, and student affairs support resources
• Articulate study abroad courses for undergraduate students
• Provide New Student Registration advising and assistance to new first-year and transfer students

Study Abroad Advising Support

• Meet regularly with the Gies Global team to discuss updates to study abroad programs
• Create and update advising materials to support the Academic Advising team with study abroad advising
• Create and deliver training, when needed, to the advising team about study abroad academics and appropriate referrals to Gies Global
• Along with the advising team, provide high-level academic advising to undergraduate students interested in study abroad programs and refer students to Gies Global when appropriate
• Coordinate programs and events related to major and career exploration, academic success skills, student transition, and other relevant areas

Advising Administrative Duties

• Monitor academic progress toward graduation using appropriate systems and proactively support advisees
• Thoroughly document all student contacts using the advising portal system

Advising Leadership

• Collaborate with other advisors to maintain and develop advising strategies to support Gies students
• Research and assess programs with the Director to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements or new initiatives
• Collaborate with Gies Career Services and other college and campus units to support students' academic and professional success
• Support Office of Undergraduate Affairs initiatives and programs as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in higher education or a related field. Experience can include graduate work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Experience working directly with undergraduate students in higher education, particularly with first generation, low socioeconomic status, underrepresented students, or international students in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate student education and ability to respond to undergraduate students' needs and concerns.
• Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues within and outside of the unit.
• Experience working with study abroad programs in higher education

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after posting close date 2/20/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $54,000 to $56,000 annually.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

At Gies, we believe in being a place of inclusion and equity, a place where all can succeed. This position must be attentive to the College's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity and ensure it is being implemented throughout projects and activities. For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies.

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Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, February 20, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact porche@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Requisition ID: 1034422

Job Category: Education & Student Services