Academic Advisor, School of Graduate, Professional

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Position Details
Position Title 
 Academic Advisor, School of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education
Position Status 
 Full-Time

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of the School of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education (SGPCE), the Advisor is responsible for providing quality academic advising services to current and prospective adult undergraduate and/or graduate students in SGPCE. In addition, the Advisor supports the Assistant Dean and works cooperatively with all SGPCE personnel in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the School of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful coloration and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and LaSallian higher education.

-Provide advisement services to SGPCE and Albuquerque students including, but not limited to: academic advising, transcript evaluation, degree planning, and registration requirements.
-Connect students with resources on campus; facilitate overall navigation of the university, etc.
-Conduct new student orientation for incoming students prior to their enrollment
-Refer students to the School's Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for information and assistance involving PLA processes.
-Confer with College faculty regarding equivalency of transfer courses.
-Request/process course substitutions with appropriate department chair.
-Submit written requests to the Dean of SGPCE for students requesting coursework away from Lewis University.
-Complete requisite paperwork for Registrar's Office for posting of courses taken away from Lewis to student's official degree plan.
-Work with the Registrar's Office for change of major, degree audits, etc.
-Process intent and approval forms for students pursuing fast-track eligible programs.
-Create degree plans in Banner (Degree Works), identifying "critical courses."
-Provide academic advisement services via scheduled appointments, unscheduled walk-ins, phone, Zoom/Teams and e-mail.
-Travel to satellite locations to provide advising services as needed
-Determine student eligibility for honors recognition at graduation.
-Perform graduation audits; personally contact students of any discrepancies or missing courses.
-Work closely with staff in the office of Transfer Admissions or Graduate Admissions in reviewing files to begin advising students once they are admitted to a program offered through the School.
-Assist with special student retention initiatives as requested.
-Assist with low-enrolled and cancelled classes.
-Assist in building cohorts with external partnerships.
-Assist Program Directors with course projections.
-Welcome, congratulate, and provide assistance to students and their families at all senior receptions and commencement exercises as requested.
-Provide assistance with Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors as needed/requested.
-Maintain statistical records for programs concerning enrollment trends, student progress, degree trends, degree phase-outs, focus groups.
-Assist students in registration, drops, adjustments of schedules, billing questions.
-Serve on university committees and/or task forces as requested.
-Collaborate with International Student Sevices to assist in the registration and retention of International Graduate Students as needed
-All other assignments as requested by the Assistant Dean.
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years professional work experience in a college or university setting required. Must have previous student advising experience and previous experience working with adult students. Excellent communication skills and Office365 skills are essential. Ability to work with flexible schedules involving some evening and weekend hours required.
Preferred Qualifications 
 Master's Degree strongly preferred.Experience with transcript evaluation, admissions and registration and/or working knowledge of Banner and/or DegreeWorks is a plus.
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Full time

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 S01432
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We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.