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Academic Advisor
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Oct 14, 2025 | |
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Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Hiring Department: Pharmacy Student Affairs Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036649 Posting Close Date: October 31. 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. 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. 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 current 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 administrators 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 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, white coat ceremony, student awards, commencement, career /job fairs and other special events as needed. Support College of Pharmacy Student Organizations by encouraging student participation, foster involvement in organizations and attend events related to the academic, community, career and professional development of students. As a member of the college admissions team, review and analyze incoming professional student files to determine any special needs or accommodations to best advise and counsel the student throughout the professional classroom and clinical rotation experience. With the Office of Student Affairs (Chicago and Rockford), the College Recruiter, and college Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 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. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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