Academic Advisor

DePaul University Athletics

Academic Advisor supporting DePaul University CDM students through advising, retention, and academic success programs. Managing caseloads, curriculum planning, orientations, and student events.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,679 - $54,237 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising, including knowledge of academic advising theory and practice, and the ability to support diverse student populations. Proficient in utilizing academic management tools and maintaining confidentiality while managing student information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Academic Advising ExperienceKnowledge of University OperationsPeopleSoft/Oracle Cloud ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication SkillsDetail-Oriented Information Management

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Hard Skills

Academic Advising TheoryCurriculum ReviewCourse Sequence PlanningAcademic Progress AssessmentPolicy InterpretationProcess ImprovementMulti-TaskingTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten Communication SkillsGroup Presentation SkillsInitiativeCreativity

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftOracle CloudMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Industry Keywords

Academic Success CenterStudent RetentionDiverse BackgroundsConfidentialityUniversity Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver academic advising services to new and continuing CDM students
Provide support to new and existing programs and services within the CDM Academic Success Center
Serve as a generalist with knowledge of all CDM programs and manage an assigned student caseload
Support faculty advising and provide academic advising and administrative services to continuing CDM students
Review academic curricula, plan course sequences, assess academic progress, and review DePaul and transfer institution transcripts
Support retention efforts for special student populations, including online learning students
Help students use DePaul and CDM online academic management tools
Refer students to University resources
Interpret University policies and assist with petition processes for policy exceptions
Assist with new student orientation, academic probation, and degree conferral processes
Participate in academic advising week, academic success and career workshops, commencement, family weekend, open houses, and student recognition events
Participate in professional development, technology training, and College and University committees
Assist the Director with special assignments and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher required
Previous academic advising experience preferred
Knowledge of University operations
Proven commitment to continual process improvement
Professional standards of conduct, including a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality
Knowledge of academic advising theory and practice
Respect for diverse backgrounds
Superior interpersonal, written communication, and group presentation skills
Ability to manage large amounts of information and be detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task
Initiative, creativity, and teamwork
Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle Cloud, web browsing, and PC applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Participation in the overall team effort for efficient department operations
Resume and cover letter required
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
Full-Time Benefits