Academic Adviser | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Oversees the academic programs of a group of undergraduate students. Monitors students progress towards completion of their degrees. Helps students resolve problems and refers students to campus resources. Remains knowledgeable about the curriculum, study abroad programs, internships, campus jobs, student activities, graduate school, and career planning. Understands and interprets University policies and deadlines and is able to access information through various electronic student-systems databases. Keeps records of students degree programs and makes notes on student interactions. Employs counseling skills for dealing with troubled students and is able to establish good working relationships with a diverse student population. Meets with and advises students during the summer months to support course selection for Autumn courses. Assists senior staff members with summer pre-registration processes, summer placement exams, accreditation exams, online advising materials, and Orientation Week preparation. Interacts with students within Housing and Residence Life one meal per week at House Tables, once a week walk-in hours in the Residence Halls, and two additional points of engagement with the housing community per quarter. Documents and processes special approvals to students degree programs as necessary. Handles and processes student petitions as needed. Runs lists and queries for various administrative tasks. Responds in a timely manner to student, staff, faculty, and parent emails and phone calls. Participates in staff development trainings and weekly meetings. Serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments and updates staff on developments to majors and minors Serves as called upon as a liaison to other campus partners. Conducts regular meetings with students to discuss academic programs, choice of major, academic progress and career goals. Facilitates students' progress towards the degree. Keeps records of student degree programs and notes on student conversations. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Masters degree, with a 5-year minimum gap between date of college graduation and appointment. Experience: Two to five years of professional work experience in higher education. Specialized knowledge of college student development and event planning. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in Mac and PC environments. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and online organizational tools. Familiarity with Adobe graphic design/web development environments. Proficiency with web and social media platforms. Learn new software and database tools. Preferred Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent editing/proofreading ability in English. Handle multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines. Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually, or in concert with other offices and campus partners. Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times. Handle stressful situations. Critical thinking skills. Problem-solving skills. Decision making skills. Reasoning skills. Attention to detail. Creativity. Working Conditions Office environment. Some evening and weekend work. Fast-paced environment. Sit at a computer for 4-6 hours. Periodic walking to other campus locations. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter, to include interest in position (required) References Contact Information (3)(required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.