Program/Student Advisor (Director of Academic Enrichment) - Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018797

Posting Close Date: 05/05/2023

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 nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Position Summary:

As a member of a progressive student-athlete support team, the Director for Academic Enrichment will manage a caseload of at-risk, incoming, and continuing student-athletes with learning concerns. The Director for Academic Enrichment will develop and implement diagnostic testing, instructional assistance, technology, and academic support plans for under-prepared and learning challenged student-athletes as well as developing and implementing programmatic and training initiatives for the tutorial program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct and evaluate students’ academic and personality needs to determine and to provide support with study skills, note taking, organizational skills, time management skills, test-taking strategies, and in the areas of literacy skill development.

• Serves as the liaison with the Disability Resource Center to develop and administer a comprehensive program to assess student-athletes for learning difficulties and disabilities and coordinate educational assistance and accommodations.

• Coordinates with Senior Associate AD for Health, Wellness and Performance for diagnostic and psychological support services.

• Asses all diagnostic results, and coordinate with the Disability Resource Center to create individualized holistic learning plans.

• Responsible for developing and implementing individualized learning plans, academic performance improvement plans and strategy for at-risk student-athletes for the purpose of providing support, developing academic skills, and engaging ongoing academic assessment.

• Works in conjunction with Student-Athlete Athletic Academic Advisors to monitor progress towards degree and NCAA eligibility.

• Develops and provides a variety of teaching activities, including diagnostic needs assessments, skills development, decision making, study habits and time management plans.

• Teach compensatory techniques to help students understand their learning strengths and weaknesses to foster academic success.

• Provide training and skill development seminars for students and staff as requested.

• Coordinates assistive technology for all student-athletes and provide guidance on department technology needs.

• Develop and maintain an academic resource library for all student-athletes, focusing specifically on study skills and test-taking strategies.

• Supervises all tutoring efforts and provides training to tutors and mentors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience. Preferred experience in higher education, support services, student-athlete support services, or closely related field.
• Preferred knowledge of standard computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite and specific software necessary for academic advising and tutoring
• Possess the ability to learn and utilize the specific athletics software such as ARMS and Teamworks.
• Prior experience working with at-risk or students with learning disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate cooperatively with staff, student-athletes, coaches, and administration.

To Apply: For consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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