Assistant Director, Academic Advising

DePaul University Athletics

. Provide holistic academic advising for new and continuing undergraduate students majoring and minoring in psychology .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $47,783 - $59,059 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising for undergraduate psychology students, including course planning, academic policies, and retention strategies. Proficient in communication and organizational skills to effectively support diverse student populations and collaborate with faculty and staff.

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Bachelor's DegreeAcademic AdvisingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Course PlanningGraduation Progress MonitoringSAP AppealsAdvising Summaries LoggingDegree Conferral Auditing

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work in a GroupAbility to Plan and PrioritizeAbility to Work with Diverse Populations

Tools & Technologies

OneDePaul

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent CounselingAcademic PoliciesRetention StrategiesAdvising Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide holistic academic advising for new and continuing undergraduate students majoring and minoring in psychology
Conduct individual advising appointments and group advising sessions
Advise on academic schedules, long-term course planning, class sequencing, graduation progress, academic success, career aspirations, basic financial aid options, SAP appeals, and referrals to resources
Log advising summaries and notes into OneDePaul and coordinate appointment scheduling via OneDePaul
Advise students on university academic policies and procedures
Monitor students in good academic standing or on academic probation
Support retention, persistence, and degree conferral auditing efforts
Support new student advising during Premiere and Transition DePaul orientation, including mid-year orientation and start-of-term advising
Assist with presentations for academic departments or colleges during orientation and admission events
Assist with orientation file preparation, session monitoring, and attendance check-in
Liaise with Psychology Department leadership, faculty, and staff
Maintain faculty and staff advisor assignments and assist with advising communications
Update psychology advising materials
Participate in OASS, psychology department, and advising-related meetings and events
Report directly to the Director of advising services in OASS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Student/Personnel Counseling, Higher Education, and/or related field preferred
Three to five years of experience based on type of experience and education
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a group
Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
Resume and cover letter required
Employment contingent on passing a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stable and well-known University employer