Academic Advisor: Student Success & Vocational Guidance

Concordia University Chicago; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / HSA

Retirement Pension Plan

Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor. Located in River Forest, IL, this role supports undergraduate advisees in program planning, career exploration, and degree completion within a Christ-centered LCMS tradition.

The advisor collaborates with faculty and staff to promote student success, manages advising meetings, and contributes to policy and event initiatives within the Academic Advising Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advising, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Curriculum & Instruction or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor to an assigned group of students and develop professional academic relationships.
• Meet with freshmen, transfer and undeclared students to plan and register for courses.
• Provide advising on career decisions, transferability of coursework, deadlines and degree requirements.
• Assist students in utilizing university resources for academic support, counseling, and activities.
• Update program plans after each term for all advisees.
• Organize communications using Banner, Excel, and university tools.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Diversity and inclusion

Technology literacy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Advising/Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Publisher

BANNER

Degree Works

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Job description

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor. Located in River Forest, IL, this role supports undergraduate advisees in program planning, career exploration, and degree completion within a Christ-centered LCMS tradition.

The advisor collaborates with faculty and staff to promote student success, manages advising meetings, and contributes to policy and event initiatives within the Academic Advising Office.