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Job Title SR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number 8102882
Work Modality Hybrid – 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Academic Advisor serves the academic, administrative, and developmental needs of assigned students in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). The Senior Academic Advisor supports assigned students toward a timely graduation, integrating career, and post-graduate goals into their academic planning. The Senior Academic Advisor also supports the mission and values of the University, as well as the mission and strategic plan of the MNSON. In addition, the Senior Academic Advisor oversees administrative projects that advance the mission of the academic advising and student affairs programs, including the training and development of Academic Advisors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise assigned students, including specialized populations (e.g., transfer students), as determined by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
- Meet with prospective students and families, as needed, to provide program/curriculum information.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Loyola University Chicago and MNSON curriculum requirements, including knowledge of the University Core and MNSON program tracks.
- Present workshops on various topics, including fingerprinting, strategies for success, and transfer student transition.
- Care for students through individual and group academic advising sessions, providing a working knowledge of degree requirements and opportunities while supporting students in achieving their academic, career, and life goals.
- Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals and offer appropriate motivation and encouragement.
- Serve as a liaison to selected departments and schools as assigned; collaborate with department chairs, program track directors, and administrative staff to ensure accurate and consistent communication of program requirements.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach initiatives, including orientation, probation advising, and academic alerts.
- Be a proactive and collaborative member of an advising team dedicated to student success.
- Prepare, review, and deliver graduation audits for assigned students.
- Assist with the evaluation and awarding of credit for coursework completed at other institutions, including transfer credit, study abroad, and external summer coursework.
- Assist with onboarding internal and external transfer students to MNSON.
- Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols for students, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders while upholding FERPA requirements and the highest ethical standards.
- Assist students in resolving administrative issues related to their academic records, including responsibilities associated with registration processes.
- Maintain and update student records, including meeting notes, documentation related to degree progress, correspondence, and other records as appropriate.
- Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on probation.
- Lead the academic actions process at the end of each semester.
- Refer students to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success.
- Assist with retention and progression initiatives at the departmental and interdepartmental levels.
- Actively assist in the training and mentoring of new student affairs staff, including academic advisors, project coordinators, administrative assistants, etc.
- Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the MNSON and University to students.
- Develop and demonstrate expertise in academic programs and requirements.
- Design and implement intentional onboarding programs for assigned students.
- Assist in planning and execution of events such as Orientation, Open House, Dedication to the Profession, Honors and Pinning, Commencement, etc., which may require occasional evening and weekend work.
- Serve on school committees, as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing prepares compassionate and highly skilled nurses and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing health equity and improving the lives of individuals and communities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in June 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:
- Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
- Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
- Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your role.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field required.
- Three years of experience academic advising, transfer-student support, and orientation at a four-year institution.
Qualifications
- A commitment to academic excellence, social justice and service, values-based leadership, global awareness and diversity.
- Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity.
- Ability to work effectively with assigned students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
- Ability to work effectively with assigned students, parents, peers, faculty and deans.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills that enable the Senior Academic Advisor to adequately assess students’ academic needs and guide them to the appropriate university resources.
- Ability to readily provide empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused and honest advising.
- Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in keeping accurate student records.
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams and alone.
- Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, Internet.
- Familiarity with student information systems and articulation resources is preferred.
- Data management ability to produce reports.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 06/23/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Position Details
Job Title SR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Position Number 8102882
Work Modality Hybrid – 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Academic Advisor serves the academic, administrative, and developmental needs of assigned students in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). The Senior Academic Advisor supports assigned students toward a timely graduation, integrating career, and post-graduate goals into their academic planning. The Senior Academic Advisor also supports the mission and values of the University, as well as the mission and strategic plan of the MNSON. In addition, the Senior Academic Advisor oversees administrative projects that advance the mission of the academic advising and student affairs programs, including the training and development of Academic Advisors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise assigned students, including specialized populations (e.g., transfer students), as determined by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
- Meet with prospective students and families, as needed, to provide program/curriculum information.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Loyola University Chicago and MNSON curriculum requirements, including knowledge of the University Core and MNSON program tracks.
- Present workshops on various topics, including fingerprinting, strategies for success, and transfer student transition.
- Care for students through individual and group academic advising sessions, providing a working knowledge of degree requirements and opportunities while supporting students in achieving their academic, career, and life goals.
- Assist, challenge, and support students in identifying and clarifying academic, career, and life goals and offer appropriate motivation and encouragement.
- Serve as a liaison to selected departments and schools as assigned; collaborate with department chairs, program track directors, and administrative staff to ensure accurate and consistent communication of program requirements.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of advising programs and outreach initiatives, including orientation, probation advising, and academic alerts.
- Be a proactive and collaborative member of an advising team dedicated to student success.
- Prepare, review, and deliver graduation audits for assigned students.
- Assist with the evaluation and awarding of credit for coursework completed at other institutions, including transfer credit, study abroad, and external summer coursework.
- Assist with onboarding internal and external transfer students to MNSON.
- Understand, convey, and implement academic policies, procedures, and protocols for students, parents, faculty, and other stakeholders while upholding FERPA requirements and the highest ethical standards.
- Assist students in resolving administrative issues related to their academic records, including responsibilities associated with registration processes.
- Maintain and update student records, including meeting notes, documentation related to degree progress, correspondence, and other records as appropriate.
- Identify, monitor, and provide guidance to students on probation.
- Lead the academic actions process at the end of each semester.
- Refer students to appropriate campus and off-campus resources to support their academic success.
- Assist with retention and progression initiatives at the departmental and interdepartmental levels.
- Actively assist in the training and mentoring of new student affairs staff, including academic advisors, project coordinators, administrative assistants, etc.
- Articulate and support the vision and the mission of the MNSON and University to students.
- Develop and demonstrate expertise in academic programs and requirements.
- Design and implement intentional onboarding programs for assigned students.
- Assist in planning and execution of events such as Orientation, Open House, Dedication to the Profession, Honors and Pinning, Commencement, etc., which may require occasional evening and weekend work.
- Serve on school committees, as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing prepares compassionate and highly skilled nurses and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing health equity and improving the lives of individuals and communities.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in June 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:
- Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
- Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
- Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your role.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field required.
- Three years of experience academic advising, transfer-student support, and orientation at a four-year institution.
Qualifications
- A commitment to academic excellence, social justice and service, values-based leadership, global awareness and diversity.
- Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity.
- Ability to work effectively with assigned students in a holistic manner with an enthusiasm for providing student-centered services in the Ignatian tradition.
- Ability to work effectively with assigned students, parents, peers, faculty and deans.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills that enable the Senior Academic Advisor to adequately assess students’ academic needs and guide them to the appropriate university resources.
- Ability to readily provide empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused and honest advising.
- Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in keeping accurate student records.
- Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams and alone.
- Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, Internet.
- Familiarity with student information systems and articulation resources is preferred.
- Data management ability to produce reports.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a
Computer Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 06/23/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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