Academic Advisor (Hybrid)

What You'll Do:

• Supports faculty advising and provides academic advising and administrative services to continuing CDM students including, but not limited to:
  • Academic curriculum review and course sequence planning.
  • Provides academic advising and supports retention efforts for special student populations, including online learning students.
  • Academic progress assessment.
  • Helps students utilize DePaul and CDM online academic management tools.
  • Review of DePaul and transfer institution transcripts.
  • Referral to University resources.
  • University policy interpretation and assistance with the petition processes related to policy exceptions.
• Assists with new and existing programs and services within the CDM Academic Success Center, including but not limited to:
  • New student orientation
  • Academic probation
  • Degree conferral process
• Participates in special events as sponsored by the College, the Office of Admissions, and other University offices, including but not limited to:
  • Academic advising week
  • Academic success and career workshops
  • Commencement ceremony
  • Family weekend
  • Open houses
  • Student recognition events
• Participates in professional development activities, technology training, and serves on College and University committees.
• Assists the Director with other special assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Previous academic advising experience preferred.
• Knowledge of University operations.
• Proven commitment to continual process improvement.
• Possess professional standards of conduct including a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of academic advising theory and practice.
• Recognize and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Possess superior interpersonal, written communication skills, and group presentation skills.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and team work.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle Cloud, web browsing, and PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must participate in the overall team effort of service towards efficient operation of the department.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $42,679 to $54,236.59/year.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul's faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.