Academic Advisor for Biological, Physical and Health Sciences

Position Information Position Title Academic Advisor for Biological, Physical and Health Sciences Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001394 Location Hybrid - Chicago Open Date 09/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? No Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary Roosevelt University seeks an Academic Advisor to meet with continuing, new and prospective students in the Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences. This position will provide accurate, current curricular information on undergraduate programs in the department of BPHS; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; refer students to other support services / units on campus; provide assistance with program changes (class drops and adds and major changes), and career plans; assist in recruitment and retention efforts which progresses our students toward graduation.

This is a full-time, exempt position located on the Chicago campus. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a college environment working within student development or academic advising.
• Ability to use computerized student information systems and personal computing software.
• Proven ability to perform assigned administrative duties focused on supporting our advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required 1 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required. Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred and 1 year of experience.
• Familiarity with Ellucian/Banner

Equipment Operated Office equipment (desktop computer, office copier/ multifunction device and phone). Working Conditions Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Essential Job Functions Duty and Responsibility Provide accurate, current curricular information to students and prospective students on undergraduate programs in individual and group settings; assist in short-term and long-term academic program planning; provide information to faculty, staff, parents and others through workshops, orientations, and information sessions. Provide academic advising to specialized populations of students as deemed necessary.