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Program/Student Advisor

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 16, 2025
Program/Student Advisor Program/Student Advisor Springfield Regional Program Site Hiring Department: Nursing Location: Springfield, IL Requisition ID: 1036275 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $62,010.00 - 67,138.50 / Annual Salary 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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The primary function of this position is to serve as a primary student resource, admissions manager, and recruiter for undergraduate students for the Springfield Regional Program at the UIC College of Nursing. This Civil Service position holds seniority rights through UIC HR by location (Springfield) only. Duties & Responsibilities: Advising Advises Springfield Campus Undergraduate BSN Students, including newly admitted undergraduates. Provides academic counseling/advice for a cadre of undergraduate students. Coordinates student enrollment for each semester, including processing course permits, completing and routing concurrent registration forms, and working with faculty on registration questions or issues. Facilitates course withdrawals, adds, drops, LOAs, Upper Division Electives, course approvals, and other academic-related actions. Maintains updated advising guides and consults with faculty on advising. Coordinates activities related to international student issues. Maintains intent to graduate list. Manages academic file system. Facilitates student retention by assisting students to solve program/university related issues, e.g., encumbrances, tuition issues, etc.; facilitation of campus resources for CON students (OAR, Student Accounts, etc.); working with faculty/staff in identification of appropriate services for students at all levels. New Student Activity Coordination Oversees preparation of graduate and undergraduate new student files. Organizes and conducts graduate and undergraduate orientation sessions. Provides initial academic advice to newly admitted undergraduate students. Oversees initial immunization, background checks, and drug screens and ensures data are entered in appropriate database. Enters initial program plan for undergraduates into software. Answers questions about and locates advanced placement tests for new undergraduates. Admissions Assist with the establishment and implementation of admission criteria and oversee the campus admission and application process, manage application materials. Oversee application processing for undergraduates and graduate students. Participates in CON Applicant review process. Creates and maintains current listing of admitted students. Ensures application mailings or distribution. Recruiting Maintains advising guides and transfer information for other schools and software/transferology. Works with potential applicants for pre-requisite completion via phone, email, meeting, and meets with drop-in inquiries. Conducts Information Sessions and how to Apply Sessions. Coordinates content and assembly of information/application packets through/with office staff. Works with University campus units to secure non-nursing prerequisite courses and maintains updated information regarding non-nursing course schedules for advisors. Processes course approvals for transfer courses. Coordinates and developed recruitment activities/strategies and materials with director and UIC CON OAP and seeks out and attends recruitment activities, college fairs, etc. Academic events and committees Plan for, coordinate, and implement College Career Fair activities. Manage College of Nursing Open Houses for all programs. Support Student committees as advisor including UHP, SNA, and with Director for Student Council. Serve on College OAP committees, convocation committee, Admissions and Academic Standards committees, and other committees as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree^* Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.^* Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.^* ^Bachelor degree, additional education, training and/or work experience in a distinct academic discipline or area of specialization may be designated by the Employer. Such designations must be directly linked to the specific position description and requirements. Preferred Qualifications To Apply:* For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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