Associate Director of Student Advising

Job Description :

ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOL

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for more than 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed to true inclusion and equity. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Advising, this position is responsible for helping to manage the Student Advising Division within Student Support Services. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operation of university-wide advising efforts, leading the coordination and delivery of all advising processes, and providing vision, strategy, and guidance.

The ADSA will engage in college-wide retention and success efforts through collaboration within all departments in Student Support. This position requires developing collaborative, working relationships with intradepartmental leaders, campus and academic leadership, and other student facing departments to holistically support students.

Associate Directors may be expected to serve as a “key contact” for one or more campuses at The Chicago School and are expected to maintain a campus presence 3-4 days a week. Our available locations include Chicago, (preferred) and Washington, D.C.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Lead staff in development of excellent student and academic support service

skills that create an environment of student-centered focus and support.

management and organization skills necessary to manage assigned

populations.

strengths to achieve success while addressing opportunities for growth such

as improving their time management and prioritization skills or building a sup

port system.

requests and appointments used to support student needs as they progress

towards degree completion.

continue to grow their institutional, program and student support services

skills.

retention and forecast for future terms.

and create plan to implement strategies while also assessing efficacy of the

implementation.

develop solutions to promote student success.

complete and updated by the second week of each term / semester.

Senior Director of Student Support Operations to forecast credit hours and

continuing student totals and risk population on a weekly basis.

for withdrawn students.

Education, regulatory, and affiliate policies and procedures, integrity and ethical

standards.

unprofessional student behavior and / or disagreements between student and

another department that require student support involvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

or student success programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

retention

environment

Microsoft Office

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $$65,000-$74,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https : / / www.thechicagoschool.edu / career-opportunities /

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note : For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.