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Graduate Academic Advisor

Employer
National Louis University
Location
Other

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Student Affairs, Academic Advising
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Position Information

Position TitleGraduate Academic AdvisorWho we are:

National Louis is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What we offer:

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

CampusOtherIf other, please specify

Chicago, Wheeling, and Lisle Campuses

Position StatusFull TimeIf part time, hours per weekWhat you will do:

The Graduate Academic Advisor advises students on academic programs, curriculum, college and university academic policies and procedures. The advisor works directly with graduate students in a variety of disciplines to foster their academic success. The advisor will be the student’s single point of contact on all matters from enrollment to graduation and their success will be measured primarily in terms of retention outcomes. The advisor will assist students individually and in groups via the phone, appointments, or off-site meetings.

Outcomes:

• Provide single point of contact advising service to an assigned group of students from admission through graduation to retain students.
• Effectively communicate the curriculum and graduation requirements for program, college and university academic policies and procedures.
• Work closely with academic program faculty and participate in department meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records.
• Provide student with general information on the university that students need to be successful.
• Provide career guidance and assist students in connecting with Career Services.

Your Competencies:

1-2 years academic advising or counseling experience. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in related field. Knowledge of student and adult development theories and current trends in academic and student affairs. Word processing skills, database management, spreadsheets and web forms and Banner. Ability to work a flexible schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberSTA666Number of Vacancies3Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions SummarySupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
    1. Resume
    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Internal Posting Form (Internal Applicants Only)

    Organization

    National Louis is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

    At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

    Points of Pride

    • NLU’s National College of Education has had 72 alumni honored by the Golden Apple Foundations of Chicago and Rockford with one of the most prestigious education honors in the state of Illinois and more than any other school of education in the state.
    • NLU is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to the 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
    • Our students enter the work force earning an estimated $43,000 per year after graduation, ranking NLU among the top five of all Illinois post-secondary schools, as cited by the College Database.
    • Our M.A. in Psychology is the second largest non-clinical master’s program in psychology in Illinois.
    • NLU has received more than $65 million in funding for applied research projects in urban development, childhood development, school improvement and teacher preparation

    For more information about NLU Careers, please visit: https://www.nl.edu/about/employment/

    National Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. NLU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    888-658-8632
    Location
    122 S. Michigan Ave.
    Chicago
    IL
    60603
    US

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