Hiring Department: Office of Student Affairs
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1032626
Posting Close Date: 06/05/2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $50,000 to $65,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About Retzky College of Pharmacy
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Retzky College of Pharmacy Student Affairs Office seeks an Academic Advisor. The Retzky College of Pharmacy, with campuses in Chicago and Rockford, is the #1 college of pharmacy in the state of Illinois and the #15 college in the US ranked by US News & World Report. More information about the College can be found at https://pharmacy.uic.edu.

Description
This position provides academic, career and personal counseling to pre-pharmacy students, develops and implements academic, career, and student affairs opportunities, collaborates on outreach to internal and external constituencies including prospective and admitted students, alumni, and community agencies on issues benefiting students in career counseling and academic and career goals.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Counsel and advise students on academic, career and personal issues, and develop individual academic and career goals. Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student and assist students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals.
• Assist students with elective course selection, financial aid and scholarship choices as needed.
• Refer students to counseling and services provided by other campus support units.
• Assess students' interests, skills and goals related to prospective career development; provide specialized academic advising, resume review and personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds and cultural differences to guide the student to graduation.
• On behalf of students, communicate with faculty and departmental administrations on student/instructor related issues: provide resource referrals for external issues that may affect matriculation. Collaborate with academic partners, faculty, alumni, and other constituents in developing activities that strengthen the student educational experience.
• Process, track, and report on student advising activities including advising notes, student petitions, grade audit, probation, dismissal, graduation clearance and monitor and report on success of assigned students.
• Assist the Office of Student Affairs in the planning and implementation of new student orientation activities, student awards, commencement, career/job fairs and other special events as needed.
• Support the Pre-Pharmacy Club by encouraging student participation, fostering involvement, and attending events related to academic, community, career and professional development of students.
• As a member of the college admissions team, review and analyze incoming applicant files to determine any special needs or accommodations in order to best advise and counsel the students throughout the professional and classroom experience.
• With the Office of Student Affairs (Chicago and Rockford), the college recruiter(s) and college Office of Diversity Affairs, engage in outreach activities to both internal and external constituencies of alumni and community agencies, to promote recruitment and retention of targeted student populations. Develop relationships with feeder schools.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in higher education setting, advising, counseling or related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of student development and academic programming required. Working knowledge of university/college academic and financial policies, academic admissions and records policies and procedures offered.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to work with diverse populations, with the ability to demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity to socio-ethic and cultural communication styles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Blackboard.
Preferred Qualifications
• A Master's degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Health Professions or related field preferred.

Interested candidates must complete the university’s online application and should attach a cover letter and current resume. Contact information for three professional references must be entered directly into the online application. For fullest consideration, submit all required application materials by June 5, 2025.

Please note, applications may not be changed once submitted unless they are withdrawn and reapplied. Applications and all supporting documents should be uploaded before the posting close date.

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 (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/policy/state_federal_mandates/required_employment_notices_and__posters) to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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