Academic Advisor

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time
Job Summary

The Academic Adviser position involves advising a caseload of students, whom they will work with until the student's graduation. These advising responsibilities include meeting with incoming students as they make their course selection and plans for their first year of study.

During matriculation, the Adviser meets with students to provide advice on course selection, choice of major/minor, planning academic programs, making progress towards meeting graduation requirements, study abroad planning, and career planning and preparation.

An Adviser also provides students with advice about personal challenges and regularly makes referrals to professionals elsewhere in the University.

Responsibilities include overseeing the academic programs of a group of undergraduate students, monitoring students' progress towards completion of their degrees, helping students resolve problems and referring students to campus resources, and remaining knowledgeable about the curriculum, study abroad programs, internships, campus jobs, student activities, graduate school, and career planning.

Advisers must be knowledgeable about the curriculum, University policies, multiple systems for tracking student information, and University resources for students.

Key qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field, knowledge and skills developed through 25 years of work experience in a related job discipline, and certifications as preferred.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, with a 5-year minimum gap between date of college graduation and appointment, and two to five years of professional work experience in higher education.

Specialized knowledge of college student development and event planning is also preferred.

The University of Chicago is committed to enriching the working environment for all staff by promoting a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.

We invite individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.


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