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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Academic Advisor for Biological, Physical and Health Sciences
Category
Administrative
Position Number
Posting Number
S
Location
Hybrid - Chicago
Open Date
09/09/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
No
Job Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
Roosevelt University seeks an Academic Advisor to meet with continuing, new and prospective students in the Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences. This position will provide accurate, current curricular information on undergraduate programs in the department of BPHS; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; refer students to other support services / units on campus; provide assistance with program changes (class drops and adds and major changes), and career plans; assist in recruitment and retention efforts which progresses our students toward graduation.
This is a full-time, exempt position located on the Chicago campus. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000.
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at or
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a college environment working within student development or academic advising.
Ability to use computerized student information systems and personal computing software.
Proven ability to perform assigned administrative duties focused on supporting our advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
A positive and professional demeanor is a must.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Years of Experience Required
1
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required.
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree preferred and 1 year of experience.
Familiarity with Ellucian/Banner
Equipment Operated
Office equipment (desktop computer, office copier/ multifunction device and phone).
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Essential Job Functions
Duty and Responsibility
Provide accurate, current curricular information to students and prospective students on undergraduate programs in individual and group settings; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; provide information to faculty, staff, parents and others through workshops, orientations, and information sessions. Provide academic advising to specialized populations of students as deemed necessary.
Percentage Of Time
60
Duty and Responsibility
Serve as liaison, establish and develop effective relationships, create goals and plans for assessing goals with students, faculty, departmental heads, deans, and others, both on-and off-campus.
Maintain key initiatives related to university systems. This technology includes and is not limited to EAB Navigate, Student Education Planning, Degree Audit and Ed Sights.
Percentage Of Time
20
Duty and Responsibility
Complete additional administrative duties, including preparation of reports on advisees and development of advising training materials, and supports faculty and staff in responding to student questions or issues. Exemplify the qualities of the service initiative C.A.R.E. by exhibiting the qualities of consistent, accessible, respectful and efficient service to all internal and external constituents.
Percentage Of Time
15
Duty and Responsibility
The Academic Advisor may be assigned additional related tasks in support of the department/University's mission and goals.
Percentage Of Time
5
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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