The School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) is currently accepting applications for SCS Advising Leaders. SCS Advising Leaders represent the University of Illinois, the College of LAS and the School of Chemical Sciences. They serve as a positive example to current students, write blogs to educate and inform students, hold workshops, create videos or tutorials for educational purposes, represent the School of Chemical Sciences at recruitment events, and perform other duties.

The Advising Leader will have the following RESPONSIBILITIES    

  • Answer prospective and admitted students’ questions about SCS, Illinois, and the student experience
  • Write at least 1 blog post every month in fall and spring
  • Serve on panel discussions to educate students about academic, personal, and professional success
  • Represent SCS, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, LAS, and Illinois in a positive manner

The SCS Advising Leader position will help students develop the following SKILLS

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership
  • Presentation
  • Collaboration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Chemistry, CS+Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering student
  • Must be a first year, sophomore, or junior
  • Excellent verbal and written communication  
  • Appreciation of various experiences, diversity, and inclusiveness 
  • Professionalism: timeliness, honoring commitments, and dressing appropriately (business casual)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 2.8 GPA

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

  • Prospective Student Meetings (fall)
  • Illini Days (spring semester)
  • Majors and Minors Fairs (fall semester)
  • Other LAS and departmental events

APPLICATION PROCESS

Uploaded your current resume and complete the application form here.


APPLICATION TIMELINE

Wednesday, March 24 at 11:59pm: Deadline to submit application form

Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2: Interviews with potential candidates

Friday, April 9 at 5:00pm: Applicants notified of decisions

CONTACT

If you have additional questions, please contact Wolali Dedo, SCS Academic Advisor or call 217-244-8531