Student Support Counselor

Saybrook University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer conrib?

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking a Student Support Counselor to provide student-centered advising and support. You will help with registration, academic progress tracking, and policy guidance across campuses in a hybrid on-campus/remote setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, excel in communication, and can manage time and relationships effectively to support student retention and success. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant student services experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for a student-facing role.
• Proficiency with standard office software and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for students and provide advising support.
• Assist with registration, progress checks, and academic forms processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Academic, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Accounts teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Time management

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Position Summary :Reporting to the Assistant Director/Director/Senior Director of Student Advising, Student Support Counselors (SSC) are the single-point of access for students and provides student-centered support services. SSCs administer a high-level of student service to ensure retention, student satisfaction, and success of students. SSCs are responsible for adhering to all internal, federal, Department of Education, and affiliate policies and procedures. Student contact is extensive and substantive as is maintaining accurate records in order to support students through their programs. Staff members are expected to exercise a high degree of responsibility and independent judgment, and to work hours consistent with the campus student populations’ need for access to services. We are looking to fill this position at one of our ground campuses: Anaheim, Chicago, Dallas, DC, or Los Angeles. The position is a hybrid with work both on campus and remote.About the Department:The Student Support Services department provides comprehensive support to students through four functional areas: Student Advising, Career Services, Student Support Operations, and the Office of the Registrar. Each area is led by a director-level leader and collaborates closely with academic and administrative partners across The Chicago School to deliver an integrated, student-centered experience.Our mission is to foster student success by providing exceptional service, proactive support, and meaningful co-curricular opportunities that complement students' academic journeys. Team members are committed to delivering a high standard of customer service while working collaboratively across the institution to promote student persistence, engagement, and achievement.Student Support Services professionals are expected to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and accountability while managing responsibilities independently and as part of a collaborative team. In support of our diverse student population, positions within the department may require occasional evening and weekend hours to ensure accessible, responsive, and student-focused services.Principle Duties:Work with and support new and continuing students at various stages of their education.Administration of advising services including registration, evaluation of program requirements, incomplete grades, student class activity, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and overall degree progress.Call/meet with each student throughout the term to ensure they are successfully completing coursework and to provide support.Respond to calls and e-mails from incoming or current students on a daily basis by providing guidance regarding course work, policies, and support.Ensure student’s academic account/record are accurate and up-to-date by clear and timely processing of important academic forms (e.g. Add/Drop, Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, etc.).Advising at-risk students through work/life balance, time management, other circumstances to ensure successful completion of the course and program.Advising students on course/program content and registration in degree program of study.Follow-up on the progress of Academic Plans for students on who do not meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements or are in need of additional support.Collaborate with various student facing departments such as Academics, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Accounts to ensure the success of the student.Work with Office of the Registrar to ensure that incoming and current students receive timely information and guidance regarding institutional policies, course registration, program completion, etc.Advise students on support services and resources available to them through their school.Adherence to set internal, federal, DOE, and affiliate policies and procedures, integrity and ethical standards.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other clerical skills (phone skills, typing, filing)Skills to establish and maintain effective relationshipsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsOrganizational and time management skillsAbility to collaborate and communicate with all students regardless of educational level as well as all employees regardless of position, title, or locationExcellent team workPosition Qualifications:Bachelor's degree requiredExperience within student facing positions and/or higher education preferredAbility to work occasional weekends and eveningsCompensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$23.64 to $25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.