Job Description

Full job description

Position Title

Graduate Academic Advisor

Category

Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number

S0001221

Location

Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date

10/14/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

No

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Roosevelt University seeks a Graduate Academic Advisor to work closely with our domestic and international students in masters-level programs. The graduate academic advisor will provide accurate and current curricular information on graduate programs; assists in short-term and long-term academic program planning; refers students to other support services / units on campus; helps with course selection, registration and career plans; assists in recruitment and retention efforts which progresses our students toward graduation. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Adult Continuing Education Advising.


This is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt administrative position.


Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Deputy Chief of Staff and Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. She can be reached via email at nrobinson13@roosevelt.edu .


Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two (2) plus years of experience in a college or education environment working within academic advising, student services, enrollment management or student affairs.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• 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.
• Embrace collaboration and a commitment to ensuring the team success in all tasks and projects.
• 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.
• Ability to use computerized student information systems and personal computing software.
• A positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of Experience Required

2

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Psychology, Counseling, Academic Advising, Education or Higher Education Administration.
• Professional experience working as an academic or international student advisor.
• Familiarity with Ellucian/Banner preferred.

Equipment Operated

Office equipment (desktop computer, office copier/ multifunction device and phone).

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

Departmental Contact Information

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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