ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Jun 14, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number	8101410
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Location Code	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Prepares Academic Plans for MSW students. This includes multiple program plans for students in varying programs who have different time lines for completing the program and who enter at different points, requiring specialized planning. Schedules and leads group advising sessions for students in preparation for semester registration. Prepares advising templates for new academic programs and specializations within the degree program. Assists students with meeting conditions of academic performance. Provides resources and advising plans for students experiencing personal or academic difficulties in the program. Works with the Assistant Director of Advising for students on probation; Works with students filing a grievance to resolve grade disputes, dismissal decisions, etc. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Master's degree in Social Work. One to two years of related experience.
Qualifications	LSW licensure preferred. One to two years of related experience in an academic setting. Ability to make effective presentations to various groups, both internal and external to the SSW. Possess excellent interpersonal, customer relations and team development skills, including cultural competency, conflict management and problem solving skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	LSW licensure preferred.
Computer Skills	Proficient computer skills. Microsoft Office . Other advising related software. Adept of e-mail and other office automation systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	04/24/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$55,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$50,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32703