at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Hope Chicago Scholar Coordinator (34565)
Classification
Program Adviser
Position Number
00034565
Open Date
04/09/2024
Close Date
04/29/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
0055
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Academic Advising Center
College/Unit
Vice Provost
Division
Academic Division
Location
CL 222
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://advisingcenter.niu.edu/advising/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Academic Advising Center at Northern Illinois University (NIU) provides developmental academic advising for first-year students as well as students who are undecided or exploring majors. It is housed within the Office of Undergraduate Studies in the Division of Academic Affairs.
Hope Chicago is a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization that creates pathways to success for multiple generations of Chicagoans through equitable access to higher education. Founded in 2021, the organization works to ensure Chicago Public School graduates have the financial and wraparound supports necessary to be successful in attaining a postsecondary credential and/or degree. Hope Chicago partners with Chicago Public Schools high schools, not-for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and funders to advance its mission.
Position Summary
The Hope Chicago Scholars Coordinator will be a staff member of the NIU Academic Advising Center. Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Advising Center, the Coordinator provides direct, holistic academic support for the development and assessment of student success and retention initiatives for Hope Chicago Scholars attending Northern Illinois University. As a staff member within the Academic Advising Center, this position will maintain an academic advising caseload, participate in new student orientation as well as campus recruitment events (i.e. Preview Days, Admitted Student Days, etc.).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the primary academic advisor for first year, Hope Chicago Scholars, assisting students in developing a meaningful academic and co-curricular plan. Continuing to provide academic support to students after they have progressed beyond their first year at NIU.
Directly advise students through one-on-one appointments, in-person and virtually, as well as interacting frequently via email, text or phone.
Provide additional support to students in academic distress or on probation in accordance with academic policies; refer students needing additional support to appropriate campus offices and resources.
Present academic enrichment workshops on various topics, such as registration, campus resources, degree requirements, and learning strategies.
Maintain accurate records of interactions with students; facilitates and follows-up with campus referrals in the NAVIGATE system. Maintains confidential and accurate student records; processes and responds to academic inquiries according to established institutional and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) policies.
Participate in Academic Advising Center signature programs, events, and activities, including but not limited to: New Student Orientation, Week of Welcome, Preview Days, Admitted Student Days and other student celebrations.
Develop advising resources promoting student success and retention in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate degree requirements, academic policies (including FERPA) to students, parents, and faculty.
Conduct outreach efforts with high school students at partnering Chicago Public Schools.
Serve as a point-of-contact for incoming students during their orientation and first-year; conduct routine and targeted outreach and identify opportunities that ensure a smooth transition experience.
Coordinate a well-rounded student success approach to enhance student achievement and promote connections to vital campus resources.
Present to students, families, guests, and alumni on program requirements and expectations; deadlines for financial aid, applications, declaration of enrollment intentions, and student success requirements as outlined in they Hope Chicago... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
