Assistant Director, Academic Advising

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

8h•$47,783 - $59,059

About The Position

The Assistant Director is a member of the Office of Advising and Student Services (OASS) advising team and works collaboratively with the psychology department. The role shares the psychology advising caseload with two other staff academic advisors in the College of Science and Health (CSH), collaborates with the CSH pre-health advising team, and reports directly to the Director of Advising Services in OASS. The position provides holistic academic advising to new and continuing undergraduate psychology majors and minors through individual appointments and group sessions. Advising covers academic schedules, long-term course planning and sequencing, progress toward graduation, academic success, career aspirations, basic financial aid options, the SAP appeal process, and referrals to appropriate resources. The Assistant Director records advising summaries and notes in OneDePaul, coordinates appointments through OneDePaul, explains university and academic policies and procedures, monitors students in good standing or on academic probation, supports retention and persistence efforts, and contributes to degree-conferral auditing through graduation advising appointments. The Assistant Director supports new-student advising during Premiere and Transition DePaul orientation, including mid-year orientation and ad hoc advising at the start of each term. The role assists with presentations for current, prospective, and new students and guests at orientation and admissions events, as well as orientation file preparation, session monitoring, and attendance check-in. The position liaises with Psychology Department leadership, faculty, and staff; maintains faculty and staff advisor assignments; assists with regular advising communications; and helps update psychology advising materials. It participates in OASS meetings and events, relevant Psychology Department meetings, and the annual Psych Night. The anticipated hiring range is $47,783 to $59,059. Actual compensation may depend on experience, education, and other factors, including departmental budget. DePaul offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, an 8% retirement plan matching contribution, tuition waivers for employees and dependents, and paid time off, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; only final candidates extended an offer undergo the check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Three to five years of experience, depending on type of experience and education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Student/Personnel Counseling, Higher Education, and/or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic academic advising to new and continuing undergraduate psychology majors and minors through individual appointments and group advising sessions.
Advise students on academic schedules, long-term course planning and class sequencing, progress toward graduation, academic success, career aspirations, basic financial aid options, and the SAP appeal process.
Initiate referrals to appropriate resources and advise students on interpreting university policies and procedures, especially academic policies and procedures.
Log advising summaries and notes in OneDePaul and coordinate advising appointment scheduling through OneDePaul.
Monitor students in good academic standing and on academic probation; meet with students on probation to support CSH retention and persistence efforts.
Support CSH degree-conferral auditing efforts through graduation advising appointments.
Support new-student academic advising during Premiere and Transition DePaul orientation, including mid-year orientation and ad hoc advising at the start of each term.
Assist with presentations for current, prospective, and new students and guests during orientation and admissions events.
Assist with orientation file preparation, session monitoring, and attendance check-in.
Liaise with Psychology Department leadership, faculty, and staff.
Update and maintain faculty and staff advisor assignments and assist with regular advising communications to students, staff, and faculty.
Assist with updating psychology advising materials.
Participate in OASS meetings and events and Psychology Department meetings when advising and curriculum matters are discussed.
Attend the annual Psych Night.