Assistant Director of Academic Advising

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Compensation: $63,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Full-time, exempt. This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
Work Location: Illinois Tech, 10 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Illinois Tech is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment-based visa for this position.

The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides leadership and oversight of professional academic advising services within the Office of Academic Affairs, reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. This position supervises professional academic advisors, coordinates daily advising operations, manages advising caseloads, and promotes consistent, effective advising practices across the university.

Working collaboratively with colleges, schools, Faculty advisors, and university offices, the Assistant Director supports academic planning, student retention, and progress toward degree completion while addressing program-specific advising needs. The position also maintains a reduced advising caseload and contributes to improvements in advising services, policies, and procedures.

• Oversee daily academic advising operations, supervise professional academic advisors, and manage advising caseloads.
• Coordinate with colleges, schools, and Faculty advisors to address academic advising needs and support student success.
• Maintain a reduced advising caseload, providing guidance on academic planning, degree requirements, and related academic matters.
• Develop and coordinate advisor training, professional development, and consistent advising practices.
• Collaborate with university offices to resolve complex advising matters and support student retention and degree completion.
• Recommend improvements to advising policies, procedures, and operations, and participate in relevant university committees and initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree and relevant higher education experience required.
• Experience in education, student services, administration, or…