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| Company Name: |
University of Illinois |
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Urbana, IL |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/06/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/05/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Visiting Academic Advisor & Coordinator - College of ACES
<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: Arial">Visiting Academic Advisor & Coordinator - College of ACES</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: Arial">College of ACES - Academic Programs, Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications</span></h3><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: Arial">WE TRANSFORM LIVES.</span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: Arial">Everything we do is designed toimprove the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across thenation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminateknowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of expertsand leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science tohigher levels of understanding and influence.</span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: Arial"><strong>Be a part of our story. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><br><h4>Job Summary</h4>Manage all functions related to the student experience in the Agricultural Leadership Education and Communications program for online learning in the graduate and undergraduate contexts including teaching online courses, advising online Master's seeking students, and developing and marketing online certificates. <h4><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li>Teaching: <ul><li>Teach 2-3 courses and develop online graduate or undergraduate offerings.</li><li>Serve as lead instructor or co-instructor for asynchronous and/or synchronous online courses.</li><li>Provide oversight of grading in credit-bearing courses.</li><li>Review courses, course components, and analytics of non-credit courses (e.g., Coursera) and propose revisions to improve completion rates.</li><li>Develop and revise courses and course materials to comply with accessibility standards by incorporating universal design principles, alternative text, and other accessible formats to support diverse learning needs.</li><li>Create instructional materials for Zoom live sessions (e.g., breakout groups, polls, slides, and other assets). </li></ul></li><li>Academic advising and support for the online M.S. Program and the ALEC online graduate certificates including:<ul><li>Develop systems to support learners who are interested in the online degree, certificate programs, and non-degree pathways.</li><li>Support prospective new students through the application, admissions, and course registration processes.</li><li>Advise current students in online programs (e.g., monthly email communication or open office hours with all students, once a semester 1:1 advising appointments).</li><li>Create and implement a student support model for onboarding new students (e.g., develop online tutorials, technical documentation, offer training sessions, and curate student support resources for email distribution and web content).</li><li>Develop Slate communications to promote the online certificates and degree programs.</li><li>Work with course scheduler and faculty to add courses to Banner each academic term.</li><li>Communicate with faculty and departmental coordinators to stay up to date on program and curriculum changes.</li><li>Design new promotional materials for the portfolio of ALEC online educational programs (e.g., degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses).</li></ul></li><li>Recruitment and program service including:<ul><li>Develop recruitment and marketing for the online graduate and certificate programs using appropriate online and face to face recruitment and marketing techniques.</li><li>Serve as a member of the ALEC teaching faculty and program curriculum committees.</li><li>Work closely with the Director for Graduate Studies, Director for Undergraduate Studies and departmental committees in the management of the online undergraduate and graduate curricula.</li><li>Provide instructional support to faculty in designing interactive class session activities to create a high engagement learning experience.</li><li>Collaborate with ACES leadership to advance Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility efforts including creation and implementation of innovative programming to diversify student enrollment across all ALEC online programs.</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h4><ul><li>Master's degree in agricultural leadership, education or communications disciplines, education, or a related discipline. </li><li>Two (2) years of experience working in education.</li></ul><h4> <strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h4><ul><li>Experience with online academic programs.</li><li>Experience working with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas and Coursera), Illinois Media Space, Box, and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Teams, Word, PowerPoint).<br><br></li></ul><h4>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</h4><ul><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.</li><li>Understanding of academic affairs rules and processes.</li><li>Project management skills, including leading, managing, organizing, and successfully completing multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Familiarity with higher education data, enrollment, and admissions systems.</li></ul></span></p><h4><span style="font-family: Arial"><strong>Appointment Information</strong></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Arial">This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is competitive and commensurate withqualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Thesalary range for this position $50,000 - $60,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not availablefor this position. This position may become permanent.</span></p><h4><span style="font-family: Arial"><strong>Application Procedures & Deadline Information</strong></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: Arial">Applications must be received by <strong>6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 24, 2026</strong>. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact David Rosch (dmrosch@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial">At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — <strong>every staff member helps shape what’s next</strong>. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/">Champaign-Urbana</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><em>Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.</em></span></p><p id="benefitStatement"><span style="font-family: Arial">This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.</span></p><hr><p align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial">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 <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial">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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.</span></p><hr><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><strong>Requisition ID</strong>: 1034995<br><strong>Job Category</strong>: Education & Student Services<br><strong>Apply at:</strong> <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a></span></p><span style="font-family: Arial"><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="No"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value=""></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value=""></a></span><p><span style="font-family: Arial"><br></span></p>
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