Education Advisor, Education Talent Search

Roosevelt University

Education

• Advisor, Education Talent Search

• Position Information

• Position Title

• Education Advisor, Education Talent Search

• Category

• Administrative

• Position Number

• A99719

• Posting Number

• S0001410

Location

Chicago

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? No

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Educational Advisor is responsible for providing academic guidance and assistance to a diverse student body, with specific emphasis on low-income, first generation, college bound middle and high school students. Advisor will perform several duties, including working one-on-one and in small groups and providing college readiness assistance: tutoring to ensure students pass grade level; helping with college application and financial aid form completion; conducting workshops; prepping students for ACT; and organizing and recruiting students for leadership conferences and college tours, all with the end goal of increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income and first generation students.

This position reports to the Director of Educational Talent Search.

This position will work primarily off-site at a high school, with daily contact with high school students and personnel, with one day per week in office at Roosevelt University’s Chicago campus.

The salary for this grant funded position is $45,000 annually.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students of diverse cultural, economic, and academic background, with specific work being done with low-income and first generation college bound students.
• Experience in advising, mentoring, and guiding students through the college access process.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with students, staff, school personnel, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of Experience

• Required

• 3

• Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Certification/Licensure Required

• Minimum Qualifications

• Please refer to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in opportunity programs.

• Bilingual and Bicultural in Spanish or French.

• Equipment Operated

• Office equipment (desktop computer, office copier, and phone).

• Working Conditions

• Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office, classrooms, and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional overnight travel within the local or regional setting may be required.

• This position will share individual work spaces with other counselors and staff and be supplied with office equipment to perform job duties.

• Essential Job Functions

• Duty and Responsibility

• Meets with students, usually a caseload of about 200+ students, on a regular basis to provide academic advising, information and assistance related to successful school completion, college matriculation, and financial aid.

• Percentage Of Time

• 40

• Duty and Responsibility

• Recruit students and maintain accurate records, contacts, exit information and provide timely follow up.

• Percentage Of Time

• 40

• Duty and Responsibility

• Coordinate workshops for students, parents, teachers; participate and assists with planning college/university visitations and cultural visits.

• Percentage Of Time

• 20

• Posting Specific Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have previous experience working with diverse populations including first generation college bound students?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Optional Documents

• List of References

• 430 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL