SR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

About the role

The Senior Academic Advisor serves the academic, administrative, and developmental needs of assigned students in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). The Senior Academic Advisor supports assigned students toward a timely graduation, integrates career and post-graduate goals into their academic planning, and supports the mission and values of the University, as well as the mission and strategic plan of the MNSON.

Responsibilities

• Advise assigned students, including specialized populations (e.g., transfer students).
• Meet with prospective students and families, as needed, to provide program/curriculum information.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Loyola University Chicago and MNSON curriculum requirements.
• Present workshops on various topics, including fingerprinting, strategies for success, and transfer student transition.
• Care for students through individual and group academic advising sessions.
• Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals.
• Serve as a liaison to selected departments and schools as assigned.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and deliver graduation audits for assigned students.
• Aid in the evaluation and awarding of credit for coursework completed at other institutions.
• Assist with onboarding internal and external transfer students to MNSON.
• Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols for 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.
• Maintain and update student records.
• Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on probation.
• Lead the academic actions process at the end of each semester.
• Refer students to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success.
• Actively assist in the training and mentoring of new student affairs staff.
• Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the MNSON and University to students.
• Design and implement intentional onboarding programs for assigned students.
• Assist in planning and execution of events such as Orientation, Open House, Dedication to the Profession, Honors and Pinning, Commencement, etc.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
• Three years of experience academic advising, transfer-student support, and orientation at a four-year institution.
• A commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and service.
• A values-based leadership approach.
• A global awareness and diversity perspective.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to work effectively with assigned students in a holistic manner.
• Data management ability to produce reports.

Benefits

Loyola University Chicago offers a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Pay

$65,000/year

Schedule

Hybrid – 4 In-Person