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Academic Advisor (3)

Posted by: DePaul University (Employer Profile)

Posted date: Nov-20-09

Location: Chicago

DePaul University, the nation’s largest Catholic University, is a private, urban institution with 7 campuses and more than 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University’s faculty, students and staff represent a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds.

General Summary:

The Academic Advisor (3) will report to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Student Services. This position will provide academic advising, as well as orientation and student support-related services information, to current undergraduate students of the School for New Learning (SNL).  This includes the management of a group of assigned advisees from the point of admission at the college, as well as ongoing support to students to the point of graduation, and periodic reporting on assigned students' academic progress and persistence to graduation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary academic advisor to a group of assigned undergraduate advisees.
  • Provide orientation to newly assigned students, ongoing academic guidance, and referral to appropriate student support offices of the University. 
  • Provide ongoing support, as appropriate, related to the retention of students to the point of graduation.
  • Collaborate, as necessary, with the University adult enrollment unit in giving presentations related to SNL academic program offerings.
  • Support projects managed by the advising unit that may include the review of student academic records related to academic success and persistence toward graduation. 
  • Maintain ongoing data related to assigned advisees and quarterly reports on their progress to include registration patterns, academic success, and persistence toward graduation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Post Details
Job Title Academic Advisor (3)
Posted By DePaul University
Application Method Other: See job description for instructions
City Chicago
Deadline Dec-19-09
Agency Contact Phone 312-362-6855
Email staffingdepaul.edu
Mandatory Job Qualifications

  • Master's degree.

  • Minimum of two consecutive years of experience (within the last 5 years) in academic advising.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

  • Must be articulate and professional in demeanor.

  • Effective presentation and facilitation skills for small groups and large groups.

  • Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Ability to set priorities, plan effectively, and make sound decisions.

  • Keen attention to detail and commitment to ongoing quality improvement.

  • Flexibility and adaptability.

  • Ability to interface with a diverse population of constituents (students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and staff).

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as intermediate keyboard skills.

  • Flexibility to work at any one of the four campuses that SNL advises at (Loop, Naperville, O'Hare, and Oak Forest) and serve students both on campus and online.

  • Ability to work evenings and/or Saturdays, occasionally, to advise or orient adult students who, otherwise, are unable to meet due to their work schedules.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in the area of Psychology, Counseling, Adult Education or a related field.
  • Academic Advising experience with adult learners.
  • Proficiency in PeopleSoft.

Are you interested in joining our team of talented, motivated employees and helping DePaul serve its students and communities around the world? If so, go to www.depaul.edu and select “Employment” at the top of the page to submit your cover letter and résumé online for this and other jobs. Please reference job numbers [16055 and 16056].

 

Salary & Benefits:

DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission.  Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html

 

Required Background Screening:

All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.

 

 

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
Job Categories
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Type of Work Type of Work -> Program Management
Location Location -> Chicago / Cook County

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