Academic Advisor @ Loyola University Chicago

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Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves providing individual academic advising to students, supporting them in clarifying academic and career goals, communicating degree requirements, and guiding students through academic policies and administrative processes. The advisor also facilitates workshops, collaborates with academic departments, and aids in initiatives that promote student persistence and success.

Highlights

Provide individual academic advising sessions to help students understand degree requirements and achieve academic and career goals.

Communicate transfer credit and degree progress using various resources while ensuring compliance with FERPA and university policies.

Assist with student administrative issues related to academic records and registration challenges.

Monitor and guide students on academic probation, including making recommendations regarding probation and dismissal.

Present academic workshops on topics such as goal setting, interview skills, and graduate school preparation.

Serve as liaison to academic departments to ensure accurate communication of program requirements.

Plan and implement advising programs and outreach efforts, including orientation and early academic alerts.

Master’s degree required in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field; 1-2 years related experience preferred.

Technical skills include proficiency with MS Word and mainframe systems.

Annual salary range: $50,000 to $55,000.

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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	8101428
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Location Code	COLLEGE OF A&S-ADVISING (02100F)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Care for our students through individual academic advising sessions, imparting a working knowledge of degree requirements and opportunities for students to achieve their academic, career, and life goals. Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals and offer appropriate motivation and encouragement. Be a proactive and constructive player within an advising team dedicated to student success. Accurately and efficiently communicate transfer credit and remaining degree requirements (Core, School and major requirements) for a timely graduation using online and off-line resources. Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols to students, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders, while upholding FERPA requirements and the highest ethical standards. Assist students in resolving administrative issues related to their academic records and assist with the various duties related to registration issues. Maintain and update student records, such as meeting notes, records relating to degree progress, correspondence, and other documentation when appropriate. Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on academic probation. Make probation and dismissal recommendations. Refer students directly to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success. Assist with initiatives on a departmental and inter-departmental level that support persistence through graduation. Presents academic workshops on various topics, such as goal setting, transfer student transition, networking and interviewing skills, and graduate school preparation, Serve as liaison to selected academic departments and schools as assigned; work with department chairs, program directors, and administrative staff to ensure accuracy and consistency in communication of program requirements. Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach including orientation, academic probation advising, and early academic alerts. Participate in the training and mentoring of new professional staff, as necessary. Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the university. Develop and demonstrate expertise in academic knowledge regarding program offerings and requirements. Demonstrate Flexibility and adaptability to a fast paced, changing environment where responsibilities and duties may frequently change. Some weekend and evening hours are 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	Two years of academic advising, transfer-student, and orientation experience at a four-year institution. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students, parents, peers, faculty, and deans. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills that enable the College Advisor to adequately assess students’ academic needs and guide them to the appropriate university resources. Ability to readily provide empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused and honest advising. Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in keeping accurate student records. Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams and alone. A commitment to academic excellence, social justice and service, values-based leadership, global awareness and diversity. Ability to embrace, promote, and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Master’s in Higher Ed or relevant field.
Computer Skills	MS word, mainframe systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Noise
Open Date	01/02/2026
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/34388

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 at least 1–2 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

Teaching Statement

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1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies

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Position Details

Job Title	Academic Advisor
Position Number	8101428
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Location Code	COLLEGE OF A&S-ADVISING (02100F)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Care for our students through individual academic advising sessions, imparting a working knowledge of degree requirements and opportunities for students to achieve their academic, career, and life goals. Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals and offer appropriate motivation and encouragement. Be a proactive and constructive player within an advising team dedicated to student success. Accurately and efficiently communicate transfer credit and remaining degree requirements (Core, School and major requirements) for a timely graduation using online and off-line resources. Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols to students, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders, while upholding FERPA requirements and the highest ethical standards. Assist students in resolving administrative issues related to their academic records and assist with the various duties related to registration issues. Maintain and update student records, such as meeting notes, records relating to degree progress, correspondence, and other documentation when appropriate. Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on academic probation. Make probation and dismissal recommendations. Refer students directly to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success. Assist with initiatives on a departmental and inter-departmental level that support persistence through graduation. Presents academic workshops on various topics, such as goal setting, transfer student transition, networking and interviewing skills, and graduate school preparation, Serve as liaison to selected academic departments and schools as assigned; work with department chairs, program directors, and administrative staff to ensure accuracy and consistency in communication of program requirements. Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach including orientation, academic probation advising, and early academic alerts. Participate in the training and mentoring of new professional staff, as necessary. Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the university. Develop and demonstrate expertise in academic knowledge regarding program offerings and requirements. Demonstrate Flexibility and adaptability to a fast paced, changing environment where responsibilities and duties may frequently change. Some weekend and evening hours are 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	Two years of academic advising, transfer-student, and orientation experience at a four-year institution. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students, parents, peers, faculty, and deans. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills that enable the College Advisor to adequately assess students’ academic needs and guide them to the appropriate university resources. Ability to readily provide empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused and honest advising. Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in keeping accurate student records. Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams and alone. A commitment to academic excellence, social justice and service, values-based leadership, global awareness and diversity. Ability to embrace, promote, and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity. Ability to work effectively with undergraduate students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Master’s in Higher Ed or relevant field.
Computer Skills	MS word, mainframe systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Noise
Open Date	01/02/2026
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/34388

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 at least 1–2 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

Teaching Statement

Loyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies

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