Academic Advisor

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, Illinois, United States
Hourly: $26.03 - $27.59; type: full time; benefits...
Master's degree required
Three years higher education advising experience
Knowledge of financial aid processes
The Academic Advisor provides guided academic pathway coaching for new, continuing, transfer, and undecided students to support their educational goals

Job Summary

  • The Academic Advisor provides guided academic pathway coaching for new, continuing, transfer, and undecided students to support their educational goals.
  • This role serves as a liaison between the Student Advising Center and academic pathways, assisting students on probation or in need of financial aid appeals.
  • Candidates must collaborate with Enrollment Management and faculty advisors to develop success strategies and refer students to appropriate campus resources.

Matching Summary

The Academic Advisor provides guided academic pathway coaching for new, continuing, transfer, and undecided students to support their educational goals.

Salary

Hourly: $26.03 - $27.59; Type: Full Time; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree required
  • Three years higher education advising experience
  • Knowledge of financial aid processes
  • Proficiency with advising software and databases
  • Ability to analyze educational needs

Nice-to-have

  • Spanish verbal and written proficiency
  • Experience with community college advising
  • Familiarity with Workday and Colleague systems
  • Demonstrated multicultural competence
  • Case management approach to student support

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree
  • Three years of advising experience in higher education
  • Knowledge of articulation agreements and transfer guides
  • Financial aid process knowledge
  • Computer and database software proficiency

Work Rights

Not specified

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