Academic Advisor

DePaul University • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Academic Advisor at DePaul University plays a crucial role in delivering academic advising services to new and continuing students within the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM). This position involves supporting students in their academic journey, providing guidance on curriculum planning, and assisting with retention efforts for diverse student populations. The advisor will also engage in various university events and professional development activities, contributing to the overall success of the CDM Academic Success Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Previous academic advising experience preferred.
• Knowledge of university operations.
• Proven commitment to continual process improvement.
• Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of academic advising theory and practice.
• Ability to recognize and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Superior interpersonal, written communication, and group presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage large amounts of information.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative, creativity, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle Cloud and PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with academic advising in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with online learning environments and tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic advising services to new and continuing CDM students.
• Support faculty advising and provide administrative services to students.
• Conduct academic curriculum reviews and course sequence planning.
• Assist with academic progress assessments and retention efforts for special student populations.
• Help students utilize DePaul and CDM online academic management tools.
• Review DePaul and transfer institution transcripts and refer students to university resources.
• Interpret university policies and assist with petition processes related to policy exceptions.
• Assist with new and existing programs and services within the CDM Academic Success Center.
• Participate in special events sponsored by the College and other university offices.
• Engage in professional development activities and serve on college and university committees.
• Assist the Director with special assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree