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Job Description
The Highlights:
The Assistant Director / Academic Advisor for Political Science reports to the Director of LAS Academic and Advising Services. They are responsible for the academic advising of current and prospective political science major(s) and minor(s). This includes direct advising (in-person and online), the production of advising support materials for students in multiple formats, and the creation of advising protocols for departmental faculty and holding training for faculty. The person in this position must have thorough knowledge of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ undergraduate curricula, policies, and procedures and a working knowledge of LAS graduate programs, other university academic offerings, and university policies that pertain to undergraduate students. This individual will liaise among department faculty and the Office for Academic Advising Support.
What You’ll Do:
- Advises current and potential political science majors and minors regarding course choices, major selection, progress toward graduation, graduate and professional school options, career opportunities, and tuition/financial implications. Refers students to other university offices when necessary.
- Leads and coordinates holistic academic advising initiatives in the Department of Political Science. Assigns appropriate faculty advisors to students based on their academic interests; creates and maintains advising support materials and newsletters for students and faculty in multiple print and electronic formats; trains faculty on model advising practices; supports faculty mentoring efforts; makes recommendations to the chair and the Dean’s Office regarding course placements, substitutions, and waivers; assists with the coordination of department events for students; represents the department at Admission events and in Career Center initiatives.
- Attends regular meetings with the LAS Undergraduate College Office staff and the Department of Political Science; provides regular feedback to College Office advising process (new student advising, probation and dismissal, graduation) leaders; assists the Associate Director with accurately accounting for all program requirement changes; assists with degree conferral, newly declared students’ record analysis, transfer credit approvals and ensuring the appropriate application of college credit toward the degrees of new, continuing, and graduating students using the Degree Progress Report.
- Requires occasional evening and weekend work.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related academic discipline, higher education, student affairs, or counseling preferred.
- Familiarity with liberal education required.
- Three years of full-time experience in academic advising or equivalent.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a group when needed.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies using good and independent judgment.
- Ability to juggle numerous projects and tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines for each.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, PeopleSoft, and social media platforms.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $47,783 to $54,537/year.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University.
- Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Full-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
