Academic Advisor

To be considered for this position, please apply through our careers site:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29571

Job Summary:

Under general direction, provides academic advising to students on course selection, requirements for selected area of concentration and a wide range of issues to support student success and graduation.

Salary Range: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field required and one to two years of related experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care for students (juniors, seniors, and transfer students in the School of Communication) through individual academic advising sessions, imparting a working knowledge of degree requirements and opportunities for students to achieve their academic, career, and life goals.
• Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals and offer appropriate motivation and encouragement.
• Be a proactive and constructive participant within an advising team dedicated to student success.
• Accurately and efficiently communicate transfer credit and remaining degree requirements (Core, school-specific, and major requirements) for a timely graduation using online and off-line resources.
• Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols to students, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders, while upholding FERPA requirements and the highest ethical standards.
• Assist students in resolving administrative issues related to their academic records and assist with the various duties related to course registration issues.
• Maintain and update student records, such as meeting notes, records relating to degree progress, correspondence, and other documentation when appropriate.
• Prepare, deliver, and review graduation audits and audit checks for caseload of advisees.
• Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on academic probation. Make probation and dismissal recommendations.
• Refer students directly to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success.
• Assist with initiatives on a departmental and inter-departmental level that support persistence through graduation.
• Present workshops on topics such as academic planning, transfer-student transitions, and student life in the SoC.
• Work with School of Communication program directors and administrative staff to ensure accuracy and consistency in communication of program requirements.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach including new-student orientation, academic probation advising, and academic alerts.
• Create forms and other processes to improve graduation audits and other aspects of using LOCUS to streamline office procedures.
• Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the university.
• Meet regularly with prospective students and their families.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced, changing environment where responsibilities and duties may frequently change.
• Represent SoC on Undergraduate Advising Council, as well as various SoC committees.
• Some weekend and evening hours are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.