Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
ACADEMIC ADVISOR |
| Position Number |
8102169 |
| Job Category |
University Staff |
| Job Type |
Full-Time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Campus |
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus |
| Department Name |
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES |
| Location Code |
SCHOLARS PROGRAM (02043B) |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
Yes |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
Reporting to the Project Director for Achieving College Excellent (
ACE), the
ACE Advisor works on a team to assist with the implementation, coordination, and administrative support of the Achieving College Excellence program, a
TRIO Student Support Services (
SSS) program. The
ACE Advisor will:
- Manage components of program administration, including record keeping, data generation, and documentation of services.
- Develop academic support programs and services.
- Coordinate holistic coaching strategies.
- Implement personal/social, academic, career counseling.
- Serve as primary academic advisor for first- and second-year students, and assist all ACE Scholars in developing meaningful academic and co-curricular plans.
- Advise ACE Scholars on post-secondary course selection, financial aid, and scholarship information and resources.
- Communicate degree requirements, academic policies (including FERPA) to students, parents/families, and faculty.
- Present workshops on various academic-related topics.
- Advise students in person, as well as via phone, e-mail, and video-conferencing through scheduled and drop-in appointments.
- Develop advising resources promoting student success and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist incoming first-year and transfer students through orientation programming.
- Provide additional support to students in academic distress or on academic probation in accordance with academic policies; refers students needing additional support to appropriate campus offices and resources.
- Provide assistance in completing financial aid applications, including FAFSA, and applying for admission to graduate and professional degree programs.
- Facilitate financial/economic literacy instruction.
- Serve as a liaison and develop relationships with campus partners.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute new enrichment initiatives, services, events, and other program components as needed.
- Teach ACE section/s of UNIV 101 First-Year Seminar.
- Work with the various college/school primary Academic Advisors and/or department liaisons to provide wrap-around support for students.
- Maintain accurate student records using various data management software.
- Prepare student files for seamless transition to college/school primary Academic Advisors at the conclusion of students' sophomore year.
- Assist with training and hiring student staff.
- Attend TRIO-related training webinars/meetings.
- Assist with planning and executing ACE events and signature programs.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, low-/limited-income students, and students with disabilities.
- Participate in Student Academic Services and Scholars Programs signature programs, events, and activities that ACE Scholars participate in, such as: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, open houses, and student celebrations.
- Perform related duties as required.
|
| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field required and one to two years of related experience. |
| Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience; master's degree in counseling, education, social work, or related field preferred.
- One to two years of academic advising experience at an institution of higher education.
- Experience working with TRIO students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities or similar populations.
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication, public speaking/presentation skills, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with undergraduate students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team of committed academic advisors and student affairs professionals.
- Ability to help students develop an appreciation for and understanding of the Jesuit approach to education and the Core curriculum.
- Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
|
| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
Bachelor's degree and one-to-two years of related experience. |
| Computer Skills |
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office suite, Internet, email applications and Student Information System (PeopleSoft). Familiarity with any/all of the following is beneficial but not required: Lacai, Sakai, MS SharePoint and Teams;
EAB Navigate360; Zoom.
|
| Supervisory Responsibilities |
No |
| Required operation of university owned vehicles |
Yes |
| Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
No |
| Physical Demands |
None |
| Working Conditions |
None |
| Open Date |
08/07/2025 |
| Close Date |
|
| Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$55,000/ann |
| Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$50,000/ann |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at
www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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| About Loyola University Chicago |
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With
15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a
STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,
click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's
Nondiscrimination Policy. |
| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33589 |
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Loyola University Chicago
Aug 07, 2025