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Assistant Director of New Student Advising

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 16, 2026
Assistant Director of New Student Advising Assistant Director of New Student Advising Hiring Department: LAS Student Academic Affairs Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040992 Posting Close Date: June 01, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 to $80,000. 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. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Academic Advising, the Assistant Director of New Student Advising leads the LAS programming efforts related to the onboarding, advising, and registration of over 2,000 first-year students and over 700 transfer/ readmit students each fall term, and over 300 transfer/ readmit students each spring term. With the support of the Academic Advisor, Advising Operations and focusing on ensuring the successful delivery of student-centered programming, the Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of New Student Advising and Registration. In collaboration with the Academic Advisor, Advising Operations, the Assistant Director hires, trains, and supervises student employees who support LAS New Student Advising and Registration and directly supervises LAS Academic Advising Center's Academic Advisors. Duties & Responsibilities Provides collaborative leadership within Student Academic Affairs and degree advising administration. Co-facilitates the Advising Center's advisor meetings. Provides direct supervision of Academic Advisors in the LAS Academic Advising Center including New Student Advising and Registration programming. Conducts employee performance reviews and identifies professional development opportunities for staff. In collaboration with the Academic Advisor of Advising Operations, hires, trains, and supervises student employees who support LAS New Student Advising and Registration. Serves on the search committees for academic advisors. Assists with the onboarding and participates in the training and continued professional development of academic advisors Serves as chair of LAS Student Academic Affairs' New Student Advising and Registration committee, which: accesses outcomes, solicits feedback from staff, and incorporates feedback into future new student advising programs. Develops and revises related new student advising materials, the New Student Academic Guide, web materials, and outreach communication. Develops and presents staff training in preparation for new student advising. Other related duties include participating in and/or leading special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Education Administration, Counseling, Liberal Arts and Sciences, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in academic advising in an institution of higher education/learning. Prior experience with advising and administration in student enrollment life cycle, course articulation, degree planning, FERPA, student development theory, and support of diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and PC/computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software/databases. Application Instructions: Please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three professional references by the close date of June 01, 2026. 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. 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