Academic Advisor - Student Success & Vocational Planning

cuchicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, IL seeks an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate advisees in exploring, designing, and achieving vocational goals within a Christ-centered LCMS framework. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and student leaders to promote holistic development and student success.

Responsibilities include guiding course selection, counseling resources, and navigating degree requirements, while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advising, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Curriculum & Instruction or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in student services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary advisor to assigned students and plan courses with them.
• Meet with freshmen, transfers, and undeclared students for course registration.
• Advise on career decision making and degree requirements.
• Utilize university resources for academic support and counseling services.
• Develop strategies for students with program deficiencies and use Navigate/EAB Navigate as needed.
• Update program plans at term end for each advisee.
• Prepare communications to student populations using university systems.
• Participate in committee work and policy updates related to academics.
• Deliver presentations on requirements and resources throughout the year.
• Assist in planning events and projects organized by the office.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Student development theory

Confidentiality

Customer service

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree (Advising/Counseling/Education/Related)

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Publisher

Banner

Degree Works

EAB Navigate

Job description

Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, IL seeks an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate advisees in exploring, designing, and achieving vocational goals within a Christ-centered LCMS framework. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and student leaders to promote holistic development and student success.

Responsibilities include guiding course selection, counseling resources, and navigating degree requirements, while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent service to