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POSITION SUMMARY
Visiting Academic Advisor & Coordinator
College of ACES - Academic Programs, Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching:
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- Teach 2-3 courses and develop online graduate or undergraduate offerings.
- Serve as lead instructor or co-instructor for asynchronous and/or synchronous online courses.
- Provide oversight of grading in credit-bearing courses.
- Review courses, course components, and analytics of non-credit courses (e.g., Coursera) and propose revisions to improve completion rates.
- 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.
- Create instructional materials for Zoom live sessions (e.g., breakout groups, polls, slides, and other assets).
- Academic advising and support for the online M.S. Program and the ALEC online graduate certificates including:
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- Develop systems to support learners who are interested in the online degree, certificate programs, and non-degree pathways.
- Support prospective new students through the application, admissions, and course registration processes.
- 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).
- 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).
- Develop Slate communications to promote the online certificates and degree programs.
- Work with course scheduler and faculty to add courses to Banner each academic term.
- Communicate with faculty and departmental coordinators to stay up to date on program and curriculum changes.
- Design new promotional materials for the portfolio of ALEC online educational programs (e.g., degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses).
- Recruitment and program service including:
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- Develop recruitment and marketing for the online graduate and certificate programs using appropriate online and face to face recruitment and marketing techniques.
- Serve as a member of the ALEC teaching faculty and program curriculum committees.
- 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.
- Provide instructional support to faculty in designing interactive class session activities to create a high engagement learning experience.
- 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.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in agricultural leadership, education or communications disciplines, education, or a related discipline.
- Two (2) years of experience working in education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with online academic programs.
- Experience working with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas and Coursera), Illinois Media Space, Box, and Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.
- Understanding of academic affairs rules and processes.
- Project management skills, including leading, managing, organizing, and successfully completing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with higher education data, enrollment, and admissions systems.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This is a full-time 100% Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position $50,000 - $60,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. This position may become permanent.
APPLICATON PROCEDURES
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 24, 2026. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered.
For further information, please contact David Rosch (dmrosch@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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 reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) for assistance with the application and interview process. Accommodations may also be requested for pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, or for religious reasons. To request accommodations, applicants can use the reasonable accommodations portal or contact the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1034995
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
