Extra Help - Program/Student Advisor - College of Medicine

Extra Help - Program/Student Advisor - College of Medicine

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: College of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043211

Hours per Week: 37.5

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $33.01 per hour.

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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, serves as a primary resource, mentor, and advisor to students regarding their educational development, career planning, and personal growth. Promotes student success by providing guidance and facilitating access to university resources and programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors student progress and provides individualized guidance to support academic and personal development.
• Refers students to appropriate university departments or outside agencies for services and support.
• Assists with or coordinates departmental or campus-wide student recruitment activities.
• Provides guidance on admissions requirements, international programs, study abroad, veterans’ programs, and other university or external programs, as applicable.
• Conducts outreach to internal and external stakeholders regarding student programs and services.
• Provides information about university resources and assists students in accessing them.
• Coordinates student activities and provides guidance to participating students.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree*
2. Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.*
3. 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.

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. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.