Dominican University
Health Sciences Academic Advisor
Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, United States, 60330
POSITION TITLE
Health Sciences Academic Advisor
DEPARTMENT Student Success and Engagement
REPORTS TO Director of Academic Advising
POSITION SUMMARY The Health Sciences Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic guidance to Pre‑Nursing students pursuing health science degrees in collaboration with college faculty advisors. As a member of the Advising Team, the Advisor partners with staff, faculty, and students to deliver holistic advising services that support student success, retention, and engagement. Through coaching, mentoring, and individualized advising plans the Advisor supports students’ academic development and self‑efficacy. The role also collaborates across divisional units to identify and address institutional barriers to student success, with continued focus on supporting Hispanic student achievement.
This position is partially (80%) grant‑funded through the Title V A3 Avanzamos HSI Grant through September 2026. Each grant year is contingent upon renewed funding by the Department of Education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advising
Provide comprehensive, holistic advising services to a diverse undergraduate student population.
Maintain a caseload of students who intend to pursue a major within Borra College of Health Sciences (BCHS) but have not yet met the prerequisites as well as those students who have recently changed their BCHS major.
Collaborate with BCHS faculty and staff, other departments, and individuals across the university to provide workshops and test preparation and promote and implement student success and retention.
Serve on appropriate university committees in ways that enhance the work of the Student Success & Engagement division.
Participate in professional development to deepen expertise in the advising profession.
Support the Title V A3 grant requirements
Orientation
Assist in academic advising for new students (first‑year & transfer) during all SOAR programs (summer & winter).
Support admissions events such as visiting days, Discover Dominican, Express Transfer events, etc.
Retention
Assist efforts to improve retention and graduation rates and report relevant information required by the Title V A3 HSI Grant to the Office of HSI.
Serve as a member of the Student Care Team to craft interventions for students presenting with academic and interpersonal challenges, provide accompaniment and advocacy for complex challenges.
Make timely referrals for on and off‑campus resources to support academic success, physical and/or mental health, basic needs, financial stress, career exploration, and more.
Other duties as required and/or assigned by Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
One to three years of experience in the area of academic advising or higher education
Proficiency in MS Office programs and student database systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills; team‑building and cross‑cultural interpersonal skills
Specific experience assisting students with meeting academic, professional, and personal goals
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with university students, faculty, and administrators
Ability to work some nights and weekends
Experience working and communicating with underrepresented groups
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Strong time management and organization skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Physical Demands
Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
Salary: $45,000 - $54,000 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values‑based, relationship‑centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty‑eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under‑represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first‑generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low‑income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff‑driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
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DEPARTMENT Student Success and Engagement
REPORTS TO Director of Academic Advising
POSITION SUMMARY The Health Sciences Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic guidance to Pre‑Nursing students pursuing health science degrees in collaboration with college faculty advisors. As a member of the Advising Team, the Advisor partners with staff, faculty, and students to deliver holistic advising services that support student success, retention, and engagement. Through coaching, mentoring, and individualized advising plans the Advisor supports students’ academic development and self‑efficacy. The role also collaborates across divisional units to identify and address institutional barriers to student success, with continued focus on supporting Hispanic student achievement.
This position is partially (80%) grant‑funded through the Title V A3 Avanzamos HSI Grant through September 2026. Each grant year is contingent upon renewed funding by the Department of Education. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advising
Provide comprehensive, holistic advising services to a diverse undergraduate student population.
Maintain a caseload of students who intend to pursue a major within Borra College of Health Sciences (BCHS) but have not yet met the prerequisites as well as those students who have recently changed their BCHS major.
Collaborate with BCHS faculty and staff, other departments, and individuals across the university to provide workshops and test preparation and promote and implement student success and retention.
Serve on appropriate university committees in ways that enhance the work of the Student Success & Engagement division.
Participate in professional development to deepen expertise in the advising profession.
Support the Title V A3 grant requirements
Orientation
Assist in academic advising for new students (first‑year & transfer) during all SOAR programs (summer & winter).
Support admissions events such as visiting days, Discover Dominican, Express Transfer events, etc.
Retention
Assist efforts to improve retention and graduation rates and report relevant information required by the Title V A3 HSI Grant to the Office of HSI.
Serve as a member of the Student Care Team to craft interventions for students presenting with academic and interpersonal challenges, provide accompaniment and advocacy for complex challenges.
Make timely referrals for on and off‑campus resources to support academic success, physical and/or mental health, basic needs, financial stress, career exploration, and more.
Other duties as required and/or assigned by Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
One to three years of experience in the area of academic advising or higher education
Proficiency in MS Office programs and student database systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills; team‑building and cross‑cultural interpersonal skills
Specific experience assisting students with meeting academic, professional, and personal goals
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work effectively with university students, faculty, and administrators
Ability to work some nights and weekends
Experience working and communicating with underrepresented groups
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Strong time management and organization skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Physical Demands
Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
Salary: $45,000 - $54,000 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values‑based, relationship‑centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty‑eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under‑represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first‑generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low‑income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff‑driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
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