College Access & Readiness Advisor

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt University is seeking an Educational Advisor who will provide academic guidance to a diverse student body, focusing on low-income and first-generation students. The role involves one-on-one and small group work, college applications, financial aid help, and workshops, with a daily liaison to high school partners and one day weekly at the campus.

The position reports to the Director of Educational Talent Search and offers a salary of $45,000 annually for grant-funded work, plus

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations including low-income and first generation college bound students.
• Experience advising, mentoring, and guiding students through the college access process.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Meets with students, usually a caseload of about 200+ students, on a regular basis to provide academic advising, information and assistance related to successful school completion, college matriculation, and financial aid.
• Recruit students and maintain accurate records, contacts, exit information and provide timely follow up.
• Coordinate workshops for students, parents, teachers; participate and assist with planning college/university visitations and cultural visits.

Skills

Student advising

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roosevelt University is seeking an Educational Advisor who will provide academic guidance to a diverse student body, focusing on low-income and first-generation students. The role involves one-on-one and small group work, college applications, financial aid help, and workshops, with a daily liaison to high school partners and one day weekly at the campus.

The position reports to the Director of Educational Talent Search and offers a salary of $45,000 annually for grant-funded work, plus