Holistic Academic & Career Advisor

College-of-Lake-Count; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Summer compressed work week

Job summary

The College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL is seeking an Acting Academic Success Advisor to serve as the primary liaison for a caseload of students within a designated field of interest. You will provide a holistic, culturally responsive advising experience from orientation through credential attainment and transfer or career transitions.

Responsibilities include advising, transfer guidance, career exploration, financial planning, and proactive outreach; you will collaborate with faculty,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and transfer guidance to assigned students.
• Help students develop a comprehensive success plan.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to support student success.
• Maintain accurate advising notes and student records.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor progress and intervene.
• Deliver workshops and presentations on advising topics.

Skills

Academic advising

Transfer guidance

Career exploration

Case management

Student coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Master’s degree in psychology

Tools

EAB Navigate

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Career exploration tools

Job description

The College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL is seeking an Acting Academic Success Advisor to serve as the primary liaison for a caseload of students within a designated field of interest. You will provide a holistic, culturally responsive advising experience from orientation through credential attainment and transfer or career transitions.

Responsibilities include advising, transfer guidance, career exploration, financial planning, and proactive outreach; you will collaborate with faculty,