Academic Advisor

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide new, continuing, and returning students toward graduation, transfer, and career goals. You will create individualized educational plans, help with course selection, and support students’ progress while fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff, adherence to policies, and proactive engagement through workshops and outreach, ensuring accessibility and success for a diverse student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related liberal arts or social sciences discipline is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising focused on helping new, continuing, and returning students explore their career options, create educational/degree plans, course selection; tracks student progress and reports on activities as needed.
• Works closely with and supports the success of students through outreach, appointments, workshops, and other activities.
• Assists new students with the onboarding process including New Student Orientation ( NSO ), introduction to the student portal, and registration.
• Works closely with and supports the success of students through outreach, appointments, workshops, and other activities.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff in college departments to meet objectives and activities that foster student success.
• Enforces registration policies and student course placements as they relate to prerequisites and placement and keeps accurate records and documentation.
• Offers counsel to faculty and staff on matters of course selection sequences, registration processes, and the implementation of student placement measures.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Technology in advising

ADA compliance knowledge

Presentation skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Welcome to the Triton College Employment Portal

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Rate of pay of $27.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Posting Summary

Posting Number

Posting Number S00621P

Position Title

Position Title Academic Advisor

Position Type

Position Type Hourly

Department

Department Retention and Student Engagement

Essential Function

Advance the institutional mission by providing academic advising to new, continuing, and returning students. Support and guide students in addressing the following student achievement goals: graduation, transfer/transition, career exploration, course selection, program navigation, academic support, and academic planning. Create a culture of welcome and care for students.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related liberal arts or social sciences discipline is required. Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Provides academic advising focused on helping new, continuing, and returning students explore their career options, create educational/degree plans, course selection; tracks student progress and reports on activities as needed.
2. Works closely with and supports the success of students through outreach, appointments, workshops, and other activities.
3. Assists new students with the onboarding process including New Student Orientation ( NSO ), introduction to the student portal, and registration.
4. Works closely with and supports the success of students through outreach, appointments, workshops, and other activities.
5. Collaborates with faculty and staff in college departments to meet objectives and activities that foster student success.
6. Enforces registration policies and student course placements as they relate to prerequisites and placement and keeps accurate records and documentation.
7. Offers counsel to faculty and staff on matters of course selection sequences, registration processes, and the implementation of student placement measures.
8. Assists in training new academic advisors with department and college policies and procedures.

Skills

1. Ability to work with a diverse student population
2. Ability to utilize technology in advising students
3. Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to ADA compliance
4. Ability to develop, facilitate, and assess presentations and events
5. Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong student service orientation required. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Experience

1. Experience in an educational environment
2. Experience in creating and conducting workshops regarding college requirements and services
3. Experience in creating academic plans preferred
4. Community college experience preferred
5. One to two years’ experience in educational support programming, advisement, or counseling. Experience with low income, first generation and disabled students in a higher education setting preferred.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/23/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Rate of pay of $27.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.

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Triton College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Triton College reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age or any other basis which is protected by law in offering benefits, services, as well as educational and employment opportunities.