Loyola University Chicago
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K - $55K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 21st, 2025
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Academic Advisor to provide holistic academic advising to first- and second-year undergraduate students. The role involves assisting students with major discernment, course selection, advising in person and virtually, teaching first-year seminars, and supporting student success through workshops and collaboration with campus resources.
Highlights
- Advise first- and second-year students on academic plans and Jesuit educational values.
- Conduct academic workshops on registration, campus resources, degree requirements, and learning strategies.
- Provide advising via in-person, phone, email, and video conferencing, and teach first-year seminars.
- Maintain accurate student records using Microsoft 365, PeopleSoft, and other software platforms.
- Support students in academic distress or on probation, referring them to campus resources as needed.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop resources promoting student retention and success.
- Assist with orientation programming for incoming first-year and transfer students.
- Engage with special student populations such as Honors, international, Rome Start, and ESL students.
- Participate in university events including orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and admission open houses.
- Requires a master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field with one to two years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft 365, PeopleSoft, and familiarity with MS SharePoint, Teams, EAB Navigate360, and Zoom is beneficial.
- Salary range is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, exempt full-time position within Student Academic Services department.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Position Details
Job Title | ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number | 8100340
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name | STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
Location Code | FIRST AND SECOND YEAR ADVISING (02043E)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor, Office of First and Second Year Advising, provides holistic academic advising for a caseload of first- and second-year undergraduate students on major discernment, course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and a wide range of student academic and development issues to support student success and timely progress toward graduation. The Academic Advisor: Assists students in developing a meaningful academic and co-curricular plan within the Jesuit tradition. Presents academic workshops on various topics, such as registration, campus resources, software usage, degree requirements, and learning strategies. Advises students in person, as well as via phone, e-mail, and video-conferencing through scheduled and drop-in appointments. Teach section(s) of the first-year seminar. Maintains accurate records using various software. Develops advising resources promoting student success and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates degree requirements, academic policies (including FERPA) to students, parents, and faculty. Assists incoming first-year and transfer students through orientation programming. Provides 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. Prepares student files for seamless transition to College and School advisors at the conclusion of students’ sophomore year. May work prominently but not exclusively with special student populations (e.g., Honors students, international students, Rome Start students, ESL students) and liaise with university-partner offices in supporting student populations (e.g., Rome Center, Global and Community Engagement). Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses. Performs 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 preferred. Experience working in an education or higher education setting with direct student interactions. Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 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.
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: MS SharePoint and Teams; EAB Navigate360; Zoom.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No
Physical Demands | None
Working Conditions | Irregular Hours
Open Date | 07/09/2025
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.
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/33367
Position Number | 8100340
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name | STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
Location Code | FIRST AND SECOND YEAR ADVISING (02043E)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor, Office of First and Second Year Advising, provides holistic academic advising for a caseload of first- and second-year undergraduate students on major discernment, course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and a wide range of student academic and development issues to support student success and timely progress toward graduation. The Academic Advisor: Assists students in developing a meaningful academic and co-curricular plan within the Jesuit tradition. Presents academic workshops on various topics, such as registration, campus resources, software usage, degree requirements, and learning strategies. Advises students in person, as well as via phone, e-mail, and video-conferencing through scheduled and drop-in appointments. Teach section(s) of the first-year seminar. Maintains accurate records using various software. Develops advising resources promoting student success and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Communicates degree requirements, academic policies (including FERPA) to students, parents, and faculty. Assists incoming first-year and transfer students through orientation programming. Provides 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. Prepares student files for seamless transition to College and School advisors at the conclusion of students’ sophomore year. May work prominently but not exclusively with special student populations (e.g., Honors students, international students, Rome Start students, ESL students) and liaise with university-partner offices in supporting student populations (e.g., Rome Center, Global and Community Engagement). Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: Orientation, New Student Convocation, finals week proctoring, and Undergraduate Admission open houses. Performs 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 preferred. Experience working in an education or higher education setting with direct student interactions. Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 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.
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: MS SharePoint and Teams; EAB Navigate360; Zoom.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | No
Physical Demands | None
Working Conditions | Irregular Hours
Open Date | 07/09/2025
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.
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/33367
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or a related field, and one to two years of related experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Loyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies
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