Academic Pathways 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

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