Academic Advisor

The Highlights :

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Advising, the Academic Advisor delivers academic advising services to new and continuing CDM students and provides support to new and existing programs and services within the CDM Academic Success Center.

The Academic Advisor is a generalist with knowledge of all CDM programs and will also be assigned a student caseload from similar program areas with whom the advisor will work more closely.

What You'll Do :

Supports faculty advising and provides academic advising and administrative services to continuing CDM students including, but not limited to :

Academic curriculum review and course sequence planning.

Provides academic advising and supports retention efforts for special student populations, including online learning students.

Academic progress assessment.

Helps students utilize DePaul and CDM online academic management tools.

Review of DePaul and transfer institution transcripts.

Referral to University resources.

University policy interpretation and assistance with the petition processes related to policy exceptions.

Assists with new and existing programs and services within the CDM Academic Success Center, including but not limited to :

New student orientation

Academic probation

Degree conferral process

Participates in special events as sponsored by the College, the Office of Admissions, and other University offices, including but not limited to :

Academic advising week

Academic success and career workshops

Commencement ceremony

Family weekend

Open houses

Student recognition events

• Participates in professional development activities, technology training, and serves on College and University committees.
• Assists the Assistant Dean with other special assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need :

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Previous academic advising experience or other experience in an educational setting that focuses on initiatives centered around student success is preferred
• Knowledge of University operations.
• Proven commitment to continual process improvement.
• Possess professional standards of conduct including a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of academic advising theory and practice.
• Recognize and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Possess superior interpersonal, written communication skills, and group presentation skills.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and team work.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft / Oracle Cloud, web browsing, and PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must participate in the overall team effort of service towards efficient operation of the department.

Perks :

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement :

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community.

We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check :

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect :

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.

A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.

For more information, please visit the following pages :

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.