What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Advisor/Senior Graduate Advisor position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
Graduate Advising
• Advise graduate students in the architecture curriculum on all aspects of the graduate program, including but not limited to plan of study, concentrations, fellowships, and CPT.
• Liaison with the Graduate College to implement and update all graduate processes and policies and process all graduate paperwork in consultation with the Associate Director of Student Affairs, the Associate Director for Academic and Curricular Programming and the graduate college.
• Advise graduate students on transitioning from the University to finding career opportunities and related information about internships, full-time positions, leadership, employer engagement, and career exploration.
• Monitor and provide support, resources, and referrals for students on academic probation, including reminding students of petitioning deadlines and coordinating the submission of petitions to the Graduate College.
• Support international students through knowledge of the H1B/I20 Visa, CPT, OPT processes and inform them of the standards and practices of recruitment, language requirements, development, and international career management.
• Create and disburse a newsletter for graduate students with important dates and relevant information.
• Audit and certify all Graduate Degrees for graduation.
• Provide administrative support for NCARB Licensing.
• Support awards process for graduate fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships, working with the Associate Director of Student Affairs, the Associate Director for Academic and Curricular Programming and submitting waiver requests.
• Support student registration for Oral English Exams (EPIs) and the Graduate Academy for College Teaching.
• Provide backup support for administering external funding allocations for graduate students.
Graduate Admissions Process
• Assist the graduate admissions process for students entering the M. Arch and joint programs in the School of Architecture, including coordinating the graduate application and review process through SLATE and verifying requirements for all applicants.
• Assist in coordinating recruiting events and information sessions multiple times a semester.
Graduate and Professional Programming
• Schedule midterm and final reviews each semester in coordination with the director, faculty, school administration, guest critics, facilities, and IT.
• Assist with planning and implementing Career Expo including, but not limited to, contacting firms, setting dates, contracting with venues, planning catering, transportation, printed and digital materials, resumes, portfolios, mock interviews, and cover letter workshops in collaboration with faculty, Campus Career Services, and the alumni network.
• Assist with the implementation of strategic career development programming that overlaps academic experience and professional development to support prospective and current students effectively.
• Assist with developing and maintaining relationships with college and campus stakeholders to enhance career integration.
• Graduate Program events in collaboration with the Associate Director of Student Affairs. Included but not limited to admission activities, recruitment activities, open houses and Convocation.
• Occasional travel required for admissions and recruitment activities.
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director or Associate Directors.
