Academic Advisor School of Social Work

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Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Academic Advisor for the School of Social Work. The role involves conducting outreach to newly admitted MSW students, providing program planning for degree completion, coordinating onboarding events and class visits, managing the Student Ambassador Program, overseeing transfer credit processing, and supporting academic advising.

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Conduct outreach to newly admitted MSW students to support enrollment and onboarding.

Provide academic advising and program planning for degree completion.

Coordinate onboarding events such as Welcome Sessions and the Community Immersion Program.

Manage the Student Ambassador Program including recruitment, training, and scheduling.

Oversee the processing of transfer credits for incoming students.

Monitor and respond to inquiries in the School of Social Work Info mailbox.

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education preferred.

One to two years of higher education experience required; bilingual Spanish/English competency preferred.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, internet, email, and career services software needed.

Salary range between $53,475 and $64,369 per annum.

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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	8102824
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Location Code	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Conducts outreach to newly admitted students across all MSW programs to support enrollment and answer onboarding-related questions. Fully trained as an academic advisor able to provide program planning for degree completion for newly admitted students. Monitors and responds to inquiries in the SSW Info mailbox. Coordinates and facilitates new student onboarding events, including Welcome Sessions and the Community Immersion Program (CIP) with the office of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. Coordinates class visits for admitted students. Manages the Student Ambassador Program, including recruitment, training, and scheduling. Oversees the processing of transfer credit for incoming students. Ensures a seamless handoff from onboarding to the student’s assigned academic advisor prior to the start of the semester. Supports Academic Advising. Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor’s degree. One to two years of higher education related experience.
Qualifications	Masters degree in Higher Education in an academic setting Bilingual competency, Spanish and English. Possess excellent interpersonal, customer relations and team development skills, conflict management and problem-solving skills
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills	Ability to use MS Office suite. Adept user of Internet, e-mail. Other office automation systems and ability to use career services programs.
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	None
Open Date	08/19/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$64,369 /ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$53,475 /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/33701

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a bachelor's degree in related field and one-two years of related experience?
- Yes
- No
* Why do you want to work at Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
* How does your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
(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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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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	8102824
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Location Code	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Conducts outreach to newly admitted students across all MSW programs to support enrollment and answer onboarding-related questions. Fully trained as an academic advisor able to provide program planning for degree completion for newly admitted students. Monitors and responds to inquiries in the SSW Info mailbox. Coordinates and facilitates new student onboarding events, including Welcome Sessions and the Community Immersion Program (CIP) with the office of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. Coordinates class visits for admitted students. Manages the Student Ambassador Program, including recruitment, training, and scheduling. Oversees the processing of transfer credit for incoming students. Ensures a seamless handoff from onboarding to the student’s assigned academic advisor prior to the start of the semester. Supports Academic Advising. Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor’s degree. One to two years of higher education related experience.
Qualifications	Masters degree in Higher Education in an academic setting Bilingual competency, Spanish and English. Possess excellent interpersonal, customer relations and team development skills, conflict management and problem-solving skills
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills	Ability to use MS Office suite. Adept user of Internet, e-mail. Other office automation systems and ability to use career services programs.
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	None
Open Date	08/19/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$64,369 /ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$53,475 /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/33701

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a bachelor's degree in related field and one-two years of related experience?
- Yes
- No
* Why do you want to work at Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
* How does your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
(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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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

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Academic Advisor School of Social Work

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Academic Advisor School of Social Work Full Description

Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services

Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services

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Academic and Student Affairs Coordinator