Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor

Roosevelt University seeks an Academic Advisor to meet with students and prospective students in the department of biological, physical and health sciences. The academic advisor will provide accurate, current curricular information on undergraduate programs in the BCHS department; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; refer students to other support services / units on campus; provide assistance with program changes (class drops and adds and major changes), and career plans;

assist in recruitment and retention efforts which progresses our students toward graduation. This is a full-time, exempt position located on the Chicago campus. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising. This is a hybrid position with three days (minimum) required at the Chicago campus and up to two days remote each week. Some evening and weekend hours required.

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Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required - A bachelor's degree. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a college environment working within student development or academic advising. Ability to use computerized student information systems and personal computing software. Proven ability to perform assigned administrative duties focused on supporting our advising, recruitment, and retention efforts. Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. A positive and professional demeanor is a must. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required - 1

Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications
- Please refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications - A bachelor's or higher in biological sciences, health sciences, biochemistry or a related discipline and 1 year of experience Familiarity with Ellucian/Banner preferred.

Equipment Operated
- Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions
- Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required

Priority Application Instructions

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Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility
- Provide accurate, current curricular information to students and prospective students on undergraduate programs in the Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences. Advising may be provided in both individual and group settings; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; provide information to faculty, staff, parents and others through workshops, pre-orientations, and information sessions. Provide academic advising to specialized populations of students as deemed necessary.

Duty and Responsibility
- Serve as liaison, establish and develop effective relationships, create goals and plans for assessing goals with students, faculty, departmental heads, deans, and others, both on- and off-campus. Maintain key initiatives related to retention activities; follow up with at-risk students as needed

Duty and Responsibility
- Complete additional administrative duties, including preparation of reports on advisees and development of advising training materials, and supports faculty and staff in responding to student questions or issues. Exemplify the qualities…