Academic Professional Position
Instructor/Administrator of Undergraduate Student Services
School of Architecture
College of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites nominations and applications for the position of Instructor/Administrator of Undergraduate Student Services in the School of Architecture that includes 38 FTE faculty, 10-15 visiting faculty, 15 professional staff, 550 undergraduate students and 210 graduate students.
The Instructor/Administrator of Undergraduate Student Services is responsible for a broad range of functions serving the School’s administration, faculty, and students including 1) recruitment, 2) admissions/orientation, 3) academic programs, 4) academic advising, 5) retention, 6) student/career programs. In providing administrative support to the Director, this individual also serves on key standing committees within the school and acts as the primary liaison to the College, and the University.
The Undergraduate Student Services Office has two (2) key staff members: 1) a full-time advisor/admissions assistant to assist with assigned duties of the office, 2) a full-time staff member to assist with clerical and other defined duties in the performance of the position.
The successful candidate will preferably have a Master’s degree in an architecturally related field, a minimum of three years experience in an academic unit (i.e. advising, career development, teaching) and possess expertise in the areas of academic programming, admissions, registrations, and student records. Finally, the high visibility of this position requires exceptional strength in communications and human relations. The individual must be an articulate communicator and a sensitive listener; he/she will interact daily with students, faculty and staff of the School; with members of other University units; and with the general public (counselors, parents, the profession, and applicants of all ages and cultural backgrounds). Familiarity with academic data systems such as Banner, People Soft, and automated degree audit systems would be helpful.
The preferred starting date for this full-time academic professional position is August 16, 2009. Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by April 13, 2009. Applicants should submit a letter of interest summarizing their qualifications, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of at least three (3) references. Application packets should be submitted to:
Cheryl Heck, Assistant to the Director
Chair, Search Committee
School of Architecture, University of Illinois
611 Lorado Taft Drive, MC-621
Champaign, IL 61820
PH: 217-244-4381
Email: chaheck@illinois.edu
Minorities, women and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Temple Hoyne Buell Hall Contact
School of Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(217) 333-1330
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