Duties and Responsibilities

COLLEGE ADVISORDALEY COLLEGE

Consider becoming a College Advisor at Daley College and contribute to the success of our students.  Under the supervisionof the Associate Dean, the College Advisor is responsible for assisting withthe development, coordination, and implementation of Student Support Servicesand activities to increase recruitment and retention rates, course completionrates, graduation and/or transfer to either a college/university, or enter theworkforce.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises students on establishing academic and career goals;identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student; andassists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and theirimplications. Establishes an action plan for students to explore alternativecareers and related majors.
• Identifies options for students to satisfy degreerequirements; evaluates and make recommendations on petitions and amendments tostudent's program of study; assists students in successful completion ofdegree/program requirements.
• Provides academic, personal, and career advising forstudents.
• Utilizing available technology, monitors academic progressof students toward degree and/or certificate completion; identifies current andpotential academic needs; and refers students to appropriate campus resourcesfor additional assistance.
• Maintains student files and records; documents all pertinentstudent information and updates in PeopleSoft regarding changes to studentstatus.
• Interprets and explains college and District policies andprocedures; participates in preparation of orientations; presents academicinformation to new students and parents/family during orientation.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on students’ petitionsfor re-admission in addition to explaining placement test score and evaluatingtranscripts.
• Assists in recruitment of potential students by advisingthem of general academic requirements for specific degree/certificate program;describes courses; and disseminates information regarding enrollmentprocedures.
• Utilizing available technology, maintains thorough daily,weekly, and semester records/logs concerning students to compile appropriatenarrative statistical enrollment, retention, and matriculation reports.
• Makes referrals to partnering social service agencies whenappropriate. Refers students to appropriate human services and assists withlocating other referral sources as needed.
• Participates in professional activities including NACADA(National Academic Advising Association), ILACADA (Illinois Academic AdvisingAssociation), IACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling),and other professional organizations which encourages continuous professionalgrowth and development as an Advisor.
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in thecourse of business regarding students and others who may obtain advisingservices.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with coursework in Education, Human Relations, Psychology, Human Services or College Student Personnel. Master’s degree preferred. Three years of experience in a higher education student services environment; or supplemented by six years of related experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of academic and occupational programs, articulation agreements, transfer guides, assessment and academic career advisement.
• Experience overcoming barriers similar to those faced by the target population.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently within changing deadlines.
• Financial aid knowledge a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to analyze and address the educational and personal needs of students.
• Knowledge of the career development process and of available career development resources.
• Demonstrated experience with computers and database related software.
• Experience in advising both traditional-aged students and adults in a higher education setting desirable.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employeeswithin 6 months of hire.

We are and equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

Job: Academic Advising
Primary Location: Daley College
Job Posting: Oct 10, 2019, 8:39:28 PM