Job Description
Posting Details Position Information
Position Title Academic Advisor
Category Administrative
Position Number Posting Number S0001359
Location Hybrid - Chicago
Open Date 04/14/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled? No
Job Type Full-Time
Working Hours Position Summary Roosevelt University seeks an Academic Advisor to meet with students and prospective students and provide accurate, current curricular information on undergraduate programs; 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 registration and career planning; assist in recruitment and retention efforts which progresses our students toward graduation.
This is a hybrid position with three days (minimum) required at the Chicago campus and up to two days remote each week. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
This is a full-time, exempt position located on the Chicago campus. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:
The salary for this position is $50,000 annually. 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
TitleIX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.edu Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - A bachelor's degree.
- 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 preferred.
Equipment Operated Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).
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, pre-orientations, and information sessions.
- Provide academic advising to specialized populations of students as deemed necessary.
Percentage Of Time 55
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.
- Lead and support strategic academic advising initiatives aimed at enhancing student success for special populations, including student-athletes and students utilizing military benefits.
- Collaborate on the review, management, and continuous improvement of advising office web content and digital resources to ensure accessibility and relevance.
Percentage Of Time 25
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 Perform additional related tasks and duties in support of the Academic Advising Center and the University's mission and goals as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week