About Calumet College of St. Joseph:
Calumet College of St. Joseph is a Catholic institution of higher learning
dedicated to the academic, spiritual and ethical development of undergraduate and graduate students. Informed by the values of its founding
religious community, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.), the College promotes the inherent dignity of all people, social
justice, an ethic of service, student empowerment, opportunity, and lifelong learning. Located minutes from downtown Chicago and blocks from
Lake Michigan, we offer a vibrant, affordable education in a stimulating learning environment. As the first recognized Hispanic-Serving
college in Indiana, CCSJ has a tradition of embracing and celebrating diversity. For more information about the university and the
department, visit us at https://www.ccsj.edu.
Position
Summary:
The Academic Advisor is responsible for interacting with students and assisting them in achieving desired student
learning outcomes. The Academic Advisor assures students remain on track with their educational goals and have the appropriate tools at
their disposal to be successful. The Academic Advisor will assist with various functions such as transcript release, transfer articulation
agreements, and degree verification. The Academic Advisor’s responsibilities include providing assistance and managing of the grade
report process. They become an integral part of the student’s campus life at CCSJ.
Responsibilities
include:
- Advising students regarding traditional academic programs, working closely with department chairs in their
areas. - Providing error-free advice and scheduling suggestions to achieve students’ goals.
- Working with
Advisors/Career Counselors to provide career options and career programming for students in specific majors. - Registering students
for classes. - Directing students to learning opportunities, e.g., Honors, Intersession, Guatemala, internships, practicums,
CPA. - Alerting the Director and VPAA of potential problems and recommending solutions.
- Auditing files to determine that
students are on track, identifying problems, and working with students to resolve them. - Involving others as appropriate in the
advising process. - Referring students appropriately to other services (Financial Aid, Student Support Services, Counseling,
Disability Services, Library) as needed. - Auditing files to determine eligibility for graduation and as requested to identify trends
and problems. - Assisting Director of Advising on transfer and articulation agreement issues.
- Contributing to solutions
regarding transfer and articulation agreement issues. - Monitoring progress and retention of students for assigned disciplines.
- Contact students to address retention alert issues with attendance, submitting work, or grades.
Minimum
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (Degree in Student Affairs, Advising, Counseling, or related field
preferred) - Proficiency with computer application programs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and
written - Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Excellent organizational
skills - High level of interpersonal skills including ability to work with diverse groups
Preferred
Qualifications/Experience:
- Spanish language skills
- Previous experience with academic advising at the
postsecondary level - Transfer evaluation or transfer articulation experience
Application
Requirements:
Employment at Calumet College of St. Joseph is
contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States, verification of education/credentials, and a background
check.
CCSJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of typically underrepresented groups to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to the mission of CCSJ and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
