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Administration/Managerment

Academic Advisor for Biological, Physical and Health Sciences

Deadline
Mar 09, 2027
Closing in 180 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 10, 2026
Offered salary$50,000-$52,000

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Position Information

Position Title Academic Advisor for Biological, Physical and Health Sciences

Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001394 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: https: // rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

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 312-281-3245 or [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] . 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

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?
  • yes
  • no
  • Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a college environment working with student development, academic advising theory, and knowledge of student support services available to college students? If so, please provide details of this experience.
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Do you have the ability to use computerized student information systems and personal computing software?
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
  • This is a hybrid position. Do you have the ability to work on the Chicago campus 3 days per week and attend any other in-person events as required?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
  • Optional Documents

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