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Adjunct Academic Advisor (Part-Time) at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Palos Hills, Illinois

Job Description

Job Title:

Adjunct Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Counseling

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

As a member of the Academic Advising Center & New Student Orientation, the Academic Advisor:

  • Provides educational information about college academic programs and services for prospective and currently enrolled students;
  • Orients new students toward an informed and successful start to their college experience;
  • Assists students in assessing their interest and abilities by examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short and long-term educational plans to meet their planned objectives;
  • Interprets and reviews college placement examinations, Advanced Placement (AP), ACT/SAT scores, IB and CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) to ensure proper course selection;
  • Provides accurate and timely information related to Career Programs and Transfer courses; Demonstrates knowledge about educational, institutional, corporate and community resources, as well as other college-wide programs and services.
  • Presents on Academic Advising services to groups of students, classes, parents, and/or college staff.
  • Provides programming and interventions in which Academic Advisors directly support students.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and related experience, training, and knowledge in individual and group advising process related to college student academic and personal development required.

Preferred: Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of community college students.

Qualifications:

This position requires a strong commitment to student-centered learning that focuses on the development and success of the student; candidates should possess knowledge of academic advising theories and practices that support teaching, learning, and human development; prior experience working with a variety of students that include various levels of academic preparedness, multicultural and linguistic diversity, and economic status; individuals with fluency in more than one language are encouraged to apply.

Position Status:

Part Time

Hours:

Hours will vary – approximately 27 hours per week expected
Evening and occasional weekend hours will be needed. Closing at least one evening required.
General hours: Center is open from 8:30am-6:00pm Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30am-5:00pm Wednesday through Friday.
Hours vary during the summer, peak times, and break periods.

Salary/Wage:

$27.00/hour

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Benefits:

-

Review of Applications Begins:

09/05/2025

Posting Number:

FA00679P

Open Date:

08/18/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online with complete information and resume reflecting qualifications. For best consideration, apply prior to review date.


[email protected]
708-974-5704

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