Graduate Advisor - Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Advisor - Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, seeks a Graduate Advisor. The role supports the administrative, advising, recruiting, and admissions operations of the department's graduate programs.

• Serve as primary contact for all graduate students (PhD, MS, MEng) regarding department and campus policy and procedures.
• Advise graduate students lacking a research adviser.
• Perform degree audits, thesis reviews, petition submissions, and assist in organizing teaching assistant assignments.
• Collaborate with the Grainger College of Engineering to establish new courses and monitor consistency with college and campus policies.
• Provide course revisions, new course proposals, program of study updates, and non‑transcriptable certificate details.
• Assist with admissions and records, non‑degree requests, and enrollment management.
• Coordinate with the International Programs Engineering Office on exchange‑program applications and provide input for new exchange offers.
• Serve on campus and college committees, including the Graduate College Advisory Board and the Graduate Policy Committee.
• Assume additional related graduate‑advisor duties to support the department’s mission.
• Process and track graduate student appointments.
• Assist in program reviews, annual reports, and maintain admission, enrollment, and graduation statistics.
• Collect and analyze outcomes data from graduating students and alumni.
• Develop and implement graduate‑student post‑graduation placement protocols and collaborate with career services.
• Assist prospective and admitted students through the admissions process, answering questions about requirements, funding, and application decisions.
• Provide guidance on fellowship opportunities and assist with recruitment efforts.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two years of experience providing student support in a private, public or academic setting.
• Strong project‑management, customer‑service, and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse individuals.

• Experience with graduate‑student academic records, registration systems (e.g., Banner).
• In‑depth knowledge of campus and departmental policies related to academic and student personnel.
• Track record of customer service with faculty and graduate students, results‑oriented and organized.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

This is an Academic Professional position appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary range: $55,000‑$65,000. Hybrid work options may be available; the position requires on‑site presence on campus as needed.

Applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on December 17, 2025. Apply using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting. Upload cover letter, résumé, and references. Applications not submitted through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will not be considered.

The University of Illinois is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.