University of Illinois Chicago
Academic Advisor – Pharmacy Student Affairs
Hiring Department:
Pharmacy Student Affairs
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA Posted Close Date:
October 31, 2025 Salary Range:
$50,000 – $65,000 per year
About the University of Illinois Chicago:
UIC is a national research university serving over 34,000 students. UIC 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). The university offers a full complement of health sciences colleges and is ranked among top public schools nationally.
About Retzky College of Pharmacy:
Retzky College of Pharmacy is the #1 college of pharmacy in Illinois and the #15 college in the U.S. The College serves students across Chicago and Rockford.
Description:
This position provides academic, career and personal counseling to current pharmacy students, develops and implements student affairs opportunities, and collaborates on outreach to internal and external constituencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Counsel and advise students on academic, career and personal issues and develop individual academic and career goals.
Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student and assist students in establishing realistic and attainable goals.
Assist students with elective course selection, financial aid and scholarship choices as needed.
Refer students to counseling and services provided by other campus support units.
Assess students’ interests, skills and goals related to prospective career development; provide specialized academic advising, resume review and personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds.
Communicate with faculty and departmental administrators on student/instructor related issues and provide resource referrals for external issues that may affect matriculation.
Collaborate with academic partners, faculty, alumni, and other constituents in developing activities that strengthen student educational experience.
Process, track, and report on student advising activities including advising notes, petitions, grade audit, probation, dismissal, graduation clearance and monitor and report on success of assigned students.
Assist the Office of Student Affairs in planning and implementing new student orientation activities, white coat ceremony, student awards, commencement, career / job fairs and other special events as needed.
Support College of Pharmacy Student Organizations by encouraging student participation, fostering involvement in organizations and attending events related to academic, community, career and professional development of students.
As a member of the college admissions team, review and analyze incoming professional student files to determine any special needs or accommodations to best advise and counsel the student throughout the professional classroom and clinical rotation experience.
Engage in outreach activities to promote recruitment and retention of targeted student populations and develop relationships with feeder schools.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
1 to 2 years of experience, preferably in higher education setting, advising, counseling or related experience.
Strong knowledge of student development and academic programming.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Health Professions, or closely related field.
Working knowledge of university/college academic and financial aid policies, admissions and records policies and procedures.
Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Blackboard and Slate a plus.
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.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
Request an Accommodation.
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Pharmacy Student Affairs
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA Posted Close Date:
October 31, 2025 Salary Range:
$50,000 – $65,000 per year
About the University of Illinois Chicago:
UIC is a national research university serving over 34,000 students. UIC 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). The university offers a full complement of health sciences colleges and is ranked among top public schools nationally.
About Retzky College of Pharmacy:
Retzky College of Pharmacy is the #1 college of pharmacy in Illinois and the #15 college in the U.S. The College serves students across Chicago and Rockford.
Description:
This position provides academic, career and personal counseling to current pharmacy students, develops and implements student affairs opportunities, and collaborates on outreach to internal and external constituencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Counsel and advise students on academic, career and personal issues and develop individual academic and career goals.
Identify educational and career options appropriate for each student and assist students in establishing realistic and attainable goals.
Assist students with elective course selection, financial aid and scholarship choices as needed.
Refer students to counseling and services provided by other campus support units.
Assess students’ interests, skills and goals related to prospective career development; provide specialized academic advising, resume review and personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds.
Communicate with faculty and departmental administrators on student/instructor related issues and provide resource referrals for external issues that may affect matriculation.
Collaborate with academic partners, faculty, alumni, and other constituents in developing activities that strengthen student educational experience.
Process, track, and report on student advising activities including advising notes, petitions, grade audit, probation, dismissal, graduation clearance and monitor and report on success of assigned students.
Assist the Office of Student Affairs in planning and implementing new student orientation activities, white coat ceremony, student awards, commencement, career / job fairs and other special events as needed.
Support College of Pharmacy Student Organizations by encouraging student participation, fostering involvement in organizations and attending events related to academic, community, career and professional development of students.
As a member of the college admissions team, review and analyze incoming professional student files to determine any special needs or accommodations to best advise and counsel the student throughout the professional classroom and clinical rotation experience.
Engage in outreach activities to promote recruitment and retention of targeted student populations and develop relationships with feeder schools.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
1 to 2 years of experience, preferably in higher education setting, advising, counseling or related experience.
Strong knowledge of student development and academic programming.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate sensitivity to socio-ethnic and cultural communication styles.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Health Professions, or closely related field.
Working knowledge of university/college academic and financial aid policies, admissions and records policies and procedures.
Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Blackboard and Slate a plus.
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.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
Request an Accommodation.
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