Academic Advisor

Loyola University Chicago

403(b)

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Dec 07, 2024

Position Details

Job Title	ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number	8102133
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
Location Code	SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION (03100A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 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.
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.
Qualifications	Academic advising, transfer student services, and orientation experience at a four-year institution. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students, parents, colleagues, faculty, and deans. Demonstrate knowledge of the SoC curriculum, program offerings, policies and procedures. Experience in communication fields or completion of communication coursework. Highly developed interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills that enable the Academic Advisor to adequately assess students' academic needs and guide them to the appropriate university resources. Ability to readily provide empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused, and honest advising. Extraordinary attention to detail and proficiency in keeping accurate student records. Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams and alone, as well as collaborate across departments. A commitment to academic excellence, service that promotes justice, values-based leadership, global awareness, and diversity. A commitment to social justice, inclusion, and multicultural competency. Ability to embrace, promote, and articulate the University's Jesuit Catholic identity. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field and one to two years of related experience.
Computer Skills	Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, proficiency with Internet and email applications, Adobe, online survey tools (Qualtrics), Award Management systems (BlackBaud)
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions, None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	10/28/2024
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$55,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$50,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola's professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Comprised of thirteen colleges and schools, Loyola University Chicago offers more than 80 undergraduate and 140 graduate/professional programs while enrolling approximately 17,000 students. In addition to offering a world class educational experience, Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. Our benefits are centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We offer medical, dental, vision, 403(b), HSA, FSAs, tuition benefit, pre-tax transit benefits, EAP, and more. To view our benefits in detail, click here. 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 recruiting and retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce that enables a culture of inclusivity. We act with the heart of a nonprofit organization and an academic enterprise with ethical practices that advance the Jesuit Mission. Loyola actively seeks to build a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds that support our Jesuit tradition, while helping Ramblers foster a sense of belonging and affinity for all. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29571