Academic Advisor & Coordinator for Undergraduate Transfer Recruitment - Engineering Administration at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Academic Advisor & Coordinator for Undergraduate Transfer Recruitment - Engineering Administration




Grainger College of Engineering - Undergraduate Programs Office



The Grainger College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Programs - Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment team seeks an Academic Advisor & Coordinator for Undergraduate Transfer Recruitment. Directly reporting to the Assistant Director for Transfer Programs, the person in this role is responsible for advising prospective transfer students and coordinating and executing programming to support the recruitment of transfer students into The Grainger College of Engineering. The coordinator works with Grainger Engineering Pathways Program students and external transfer students to support their understanding of admissions requirements, course transferability, and degree requirements. The Grainger Engineering Pathways program provides a guaranteed admission process through a series of course and grade requirements for students attending all community colleges in the state of Illinois. The students in this program are advised and monitored as they progress through the program.



Job Summary

Provide admission advising to transfer students (external transfers and pathway program participants) interested in applying to and enrolling at The University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering. To coordinate programming to support the recruitment and yield of prospective transfer students.



Duties & Responsibilities



ADVISING

• Assist prospective transfer students with understanding university, college and major-specific admission requirements, course transferability, and degree requirements. Assist students with schedule planning.


• Advise current and prospective Grainger Engineering Pathways participants on course selection and program policies and requirements; provide schedule checks; participate in standing review, including communicating decisions.


• Serve as a college-level resource for prospective transfer students and students who have transferred to Grainger Engineering


• Respond to transfer admission inquiries by phone, email, in-person, and during online advising sessions.

PROGRAMMING

• Lead programming for Parkland Pathways students including instruction and continuous improvement of ENG 199: Introduction to Engineering. This course communicates and facilitates transfer student participation in college and campus opportunities.


• Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of ongoing programs for students at all stages of the transfer process, such as summer transition programming, Grainger Engineering Pathways orientation and welcome events, and assist with improvement to these programs and development of new programs.


• Support the Grainger First-Year Experience team during the Transfer New Student Registration process.

• Assist the Grainger First-Year Experience team with implementing the ENG 300 orientation course for transfer students.


• Schedule site visits with community college partners. Coordinate requests and availability.

RECRUITMENT

• Contribute to the Recruitment Committee, which assists efforts to recruit and matriculate students, as needed by developing strategies for general recruitment of external transfer students and in-state students into the Grainger Engineering Pathways program; this includes collaborations with other college units like Morrill Engineering Program and Women in Engineering to increase enrollment in underrepresented groups.


• Work with the Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment team to plan and implement strategies for transfer recruitment, including site visits to Illinois community colleges. Create presentations and workshops for transfer recruiting and other events.

• Represent The Grainger College of Engineering to prospective students and their families at a variety of recruiting events and information sessions; this includes presenting information to large groups.


• Support recruitment and programming by working some evenings and weekends and traveling in-state as required.

INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student employees who will support transfer initiatives.


• Assist with preparation of an annual report for Grainger Engineering Pathways Program.


• Perform other educational, advising, and transfer-related duties to further the mission of The Grainger College of Engineering.


• Support the overall admissions, recruitment, and event operations of The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Programs Office.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.


• Two years of professional-level work experience, preferably with college students.


• Education, training and/or work experience working with administrators and/or stakeholders.


• Education, training and/or work experience with student activities and/or programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, education, or other closely related field.


• Two years of professional-level work experience working with college students in advising and/or student programming.


• Experience working with transfer students, especially those attending Illinois community colleges.


• Experience working with undergraduate admissions, recruitment, or marketing.


• Familiarity with University of Illinois policies and systems including Banner, UgradRecs, SLATE, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.


• Commitment to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences in a student-centered environment.


• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel in-state occasionally as requested.

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 the close date. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Work authorization is not available for this position.



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 13, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. 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. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jill McKenna (glawe1@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 .


Requisition ID: 1024645
Job Category: Education & Student Services
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