University of Chicago
Academic Adviser
Chicago, IL · Contract
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About the role
- Academic advisers serve as generalists in advising a caseload of first-year through fourth-year students across all academic major and minor programs of study.
- Advising responsibilities include maintaining supportive relationships with students through one-on-one and group meetings.
- Employees in this role also participate in College initiatives and serve as a liaison to the academic programs of study.
Responsibilities
- Supports undergraduate student progress on academic programs across all years and areas of study.
- Meets with incoming and transfer students during the summer months to support their successful transition by building supportive relationships and initial course planning for Autumn Quarter.
- Manages an advising caseload by using University databases to run lists and queries of assigned students, record notes on student interactions, and monitor students' progress towards completion of their degrees.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with campus partners and makes timely referrals as needed to connect students to resources and support services.
- Develops deep knowledge of Core curriculum and programs of study outlined in the College Catalog.
- They also interact with faculty, parents, and partner offices.
Requirements
- When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
- Specialized knowledge of college student development.
- Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
- Remains informed on study abroad programs, internships, campus jobs, student activities, and joint-degree/4+1 graduate programs.
- Documents and processes special approvals to students' degree programs as necessary.
Nice to have
- Master's degree, with a 5-year minimum gap between date of college graduation and appointment.
- Preferred Competencies Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.
Skills
- Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and online organizational tools.
- Familiarity with Adobe graphic design/web development environments.
- Proficiency with web and social media platforms.
- Learn new software and database tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent editing/proofreading ability in English.
- Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.
- Handle stressful situations.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Reasoning skills.
Compensation
- Job Family Student Affairs & Services Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range
Benefits
- Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Equal opportunity
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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