Academic and Career Advisor- Downtown Aurora
Full-time Support Staff
Aurora Downtown Campus
Hybrid Option: Yes
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The Academic and Career Advisor will guide student success through personalized quality academic advising, career exploration, transfer planning and success strategies to retain a diverse student population. The advisor oversees an assigned caseload of students in support of the Student Success and Retention Division’s strategic plan of proactively engaging students in attaining their educational goals throughout their lifespan at Waubonsee. This position reports to the Academic and Career Advising Manager.
Provide holistic academic and career advising services to a caseload assigned students supporting them in setting and achieving their academic and career goals through aspects of advising practices, including course selection, academic procedures, and policies, choosing a major, degree pathways, university transfer planning, and career exploration.
Conduct regular check ins and utilizing college advising technology and case management plan to monitor academic progress, identify and provide intervention for students who are most at-risk for academic challenges, and celebrate achievements.
Interpret and explain placement assessment results, transfer-in credit, and prior learning assessment and other equivalencies to students (AP, etc). Advise and explain course sequencing and recommends appropriate courses for students’ program of major or degree path.
Use transfer articulation technology and university partnership agreements to help students optimize their course selection toward their four-year degrees.
Assists students with academic and registration activities (i.e., schedules, add/drop/withdrawals, forms, etc.). Guides students on usage of online and self-service tools including academic planning, career exploration, etc.
Support students in the career exploration process directing them to college resources. Make appropriate referrals for students requiring in-depth career planning and job search assistance.
Sustain extensive, current knowledge of Waubonsee policies, academic and career programs, college catalogs, university transfer agreements, and support systems. Assists students with resolving issues by clarifying protocols and policies, directing them to appropriate departments/personnel.
Facilitate in coordination with campus partners, activities related to orientation, advising support and services, and career exploration including tabling and college-wide events, classroom presentations, and student groups.
Collaborates with Student Success and Retention Faculty Counselors and per established guidelines, determines when students need to be referred to Counselors.
Maintains standards and expectations on thorough and timely completion of student documentation in written form and/or in technology tools. Strictly adheres to college policies and federal policies regarding students’ personal and academic information.
Builds strong collaborative relationships with key campus partners for successful advising outcomes for students.
Perform other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, education, communications or related area. Master’s degree preferred.
One year experience in student advising function or related area in an education setting, preferably in post-secondary level. Experience with case management is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven successful experience working with diverse populations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with college advising and degree audit software is a plus.
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple priorities. Must be willing and available to work at more than one campus, work a maximum of two evenings per week (typically one evening per week) and up to four Saturdays per year.
Please attach the following documents when applying:
- Cover Letter-Yes
- Resume-Yes
- References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
- Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range: 24.64 – 29.69
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation Currency: USD
Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Advisors work one late night shift each week which is 10am – 6:30pm either on a M, Tu or W
Work Hours: 40
Testing: Yes
Targeted Hire Date: 6/1/2026
Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page
Special Instructions: Please attach copies of any transcripts or certifications as applicable. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted during the background check process. Spanish-speaking strongly preferred. Candidates selected for on campus interview will also give a 8 – 10 minute presentation immediately following the interview.
EOE, including disability and veteran
Waubonsee does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.
