ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Position Details

Job Title ACADEMIC ADVISOR Position Number 8100340 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES Location Code FIRST AND SECOND YEAR ADVISING (02043E) Is this split and / or fully grant funded?

No Duties and Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor, Office of First and Second Year Advising, provides holistic academic advising for a caseload of first- and second-year undergraduate students on major discernment, course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and a wide range of student academic and development issues to support student success and timely progress toward graduation.

The Academic Advisor :

• Assists students in developing a meaningful academic and co-curricular plan within the Jesuit tradition.
• Teaches several sections of the first-year seminar.
• Presents academic workshops on various topics, such as registration, campus resources, software usage, degree requirements, and learning strategies.
• Advises students in person, as well as via phone, e-mail, and video-conferencing through scheduled and drop-in appointments.
• Maintains accurate records using various software.
• Develops advising resources promoting student success and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates degree requirements, academic policies (including FERPA) to students, parents, and faculty.
• Assists incoming first-year and transfer students through orientation programming.
• Provides additional support to students in academic distress or on academic probation in accordance with academic policies;

refers students needing additional support to appropriate campus offices and resources.

• Prepares student files for seamless transition to College and School advisors at the conclusion of students' sophomore year.
• May work prominently but not exclusively with special student populations (e.g., Honors students, international students, Rome Start students, ESL students) and liaise with university partner offices in supporting student populations (e.

g., Rome Center, Office for International Programs, ELLP).

• Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to : Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses.
• Performs related duties as required.

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

• Bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience; master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in an education or higher education setting with direct student interactions.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team of committed academic advisors and student affairs professionals.
• Ability to help students develop an appreciation for and understanding of the Jesuit approach to education and the Core curriculum.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours in a fast-paced environment.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses

Bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, email applications and Student Information System (PeopleSoft). Familiarity with any / all of the following is beneficial but not required : MS SharePoint and Teams; EAB Navigate, Zoom.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 09 / 12 / 2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants 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.