The Director of Undergraduate Affairs is part of the Student Affairs team and provides leadership and strategic direction for the administration and student experience of the undergraduate degrees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administration (40%):
Oversee the success of iSchool undergraduate degrees while working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to manage the success of the programs.
Collaborate with the iSchool Undergraduate Faculty Program Director and Academic Affairs around course offerings and curriculum development.
Work closely with all stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain iSchool Undergraduate policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison to campus and other university departments, serving on committees within the school and throughout campus, such as partnering on diversity programs.
Supervise undergraduate advising staff and support their professional development.
Oversee the iSchool's participation in students abroad.
Advising (40%):
Oversee and provide academic advising and mentoring of BSIS and BSIS+DS students.
Supervise programs and services for all iSchool undergraduate students, including those on probation and those in need of additional support and attention.
Monitor students' progress towards their degree and certifying graduation requirements, working with records and education data analyst staff as needed.
Collaborate and coordinate with Academic Affairs staff to enhance the student experience.
Model effective, empathetic, and equitable relationships with all stakeholders.
Admissions and Recruitment (20%):
Coordinate with stakeholders including the iSchool Admissions and Recruitment team to create admissions targets and plan strategies to recruit, admit, and yield a diverse freshman and transfer class.
Work with faculty to articulate recruitment profiles for prospective students.
Process course transfer requests working with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and college offices.
Process intercollegiate transfers (ICT) into the School of Information Sciences.
Additional Physical Demands
Work is performed in a typical office environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Student Services, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated successful experience in at least 2 of the following areas: undergraduate admissions, student affairs, study abroad, and undergraduate advising. Demonstrated successful experience working in and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience; knowledge of undergraduate student policies and procedures; experience managing the operational and student services of an undergraduate degree program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Exceptional organizational skills; Experience working collaboratively
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/3/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum salary is $75,000, We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 15th, 2024 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. please provide your resume, cover letter and list of references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact iSchool-HR@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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 .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
