Academic Advisor (Hybrid)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable University environment

Tuition waivers for employees and/or 


Retirement plan matching 8%

Generous paid time off and holidays

Full-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University’s College of Computing and Digital Media seeks an Academic Advisor to deliver advising services to CDM students, handling a caseload and supporting the CDM Academic Success Center programs and services. You will review curricula, assist with transcripts, orientation, retention efforts, and coordinate with offices for events while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Bachelor’s degree required with advising experience preferred; knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Previous academic advising experience preferred.
• Knowledge of University operations.
• Commitment to continual process improvement and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of academic advising theory and practice.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and strong ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to new and continuing CDM students and supports CDM Academic Success Center programs.
• Conducts curriculum review, course sequence planning, and transcript reviews.
• Assists with orientation, retention efforts, and degree conferral processes.
• Supports events such as orientation, workshops, commencements, and family weekend.
• Interacts with faculty, offices, and students, interpreting policies and assisting with petitions.
• Maintains confidentiality and participates in professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Group presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle Cloud

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Associate Director 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 Director with other special assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Previous academic advising experience 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.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $42,679 to $54,236.59/year.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

Vincentian Mission:

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.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity 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.