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A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$80,922 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13664071 The Undergraduate Academic Advisor will provide academic and career advising for undergraduate psychology majors and minors as part of advising team; assists with recruitment, orientation, enrollment management, and retention efforts, as well as department events. Participates in undergraduate administrative planning and supports student success; helps resolve registration issues for students in all undergraduate psychology courses; may support other units in the college as needed.\ \ The Department of Psychology houses a Bachelors program in psychology, a Masters in Clinical Counseling Psychology program, a Masters in Psychology program with four sequences, a Specialist in School Psychology program, and a PhD in School Psychology program. We have approximately 900 majors and 200 minors, along with 100 graduate students. There is also a large General Education commitment, serving students from all over campus.