Assistant Academic Counselor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Departmental Assistant- Academic Advising Center
Classification Title
Department
Counseling
Work Location
Main Campus
Duties
Under general supervision, performs varied clerical and typing duties in the Academic Advising Center. Requires a knowledge of general office routine and procedures. The Departmental Assistant is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Summary of essential duties and responsibilities includes the following:

• Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer.
• Types letters, memoranda, records from copy or rough draft following standard procedures as to composition, some of which may be confidential in nature.
• Types and may assist in compiling periodic reports or other departmental material on the basis of general instruction.
• Files correspondence and other records according to established file classification system.
• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls.
• Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and conducts visitors to supervisor or appropriate person.
• Performs a variety of duties that are specific to the office of assignment and that require knowledge of the procedures, functions, and software programs used by that office.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The Academic Advising Center and New Student Orientation is a fast-paced environment providing services to thousands of students annually. Departmental Assistants are key team members supporting the welcome desk check-in process, sorting departmental email, answering phone calls, providing basic answers to common questions, and supporting the Academic Advisors and staff as they provide services to students.
Departmental Assistant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs a variety of duties and takes on a variety of responsibilities that are specific to the office of assignment and that require knowledge of the procedures, functions, and software programs used by that office.
2. Maintains front-office management and maintains department organization, including filing, organizing, and updating correspondence and other records according to established file classification system(s).
3. Reads and routes incoming mail; locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer; prepares outgoing mail; and monitors the department's email.
4. Composes, types, and sends emails, letters, and correspondence without supervision. Types memoranda, records from copy or rough draft following standard procedures as to composition, some of which may be confidential in nature.
5. May assist in compiling periodic reports or other departmental material on the basis of general instruction.
6. Answers telephone and assists callers or routes call to appropriate official or department and places outgoing calls without supervision.
7. May schedule appointments for supervisor and staff.
8. Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and refers visitors to supervisor or appropriate person or department.
9. Assists, corresponds, and interacts with students on a daily basis, including, serving as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, staff, and the department; referring them to the appropriate departments and resources, on and off campus; and providing technical assistance.
10. May record minutes of staff meetings.
11. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed matter.
12. May assist with department budget.
13. May assist student employees and department tutors as needed.
14. May schedule, administer, and/or proctor classroom and placement tests.
15. Oversees department equipment checkouts if needed.
16. Maintains the department's database.
17. May represent the department at various campus events to connect students with department resources.
18. Performs related duties as assigned
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with some specialized training (educational or vocational); a minimum of one (1) year related experience as a clerk typist or secretarial experience in a general office environment required.
Please ensure required qualifications are reflected in your resume and application.Note: Software and skills proficiency testing for the specific position will be required upon hire and must be successfully completed within the probationary period, if this testing has not been previously completed..
Qualifications
Ability to perform general office duties for area; Ability to communicate effectively with visitors, community members, staff, students and others; Customer service-oriented with good computer skills (including keyboarding, Word, Excel, basic book-keeping).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, including but not limited to:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use various department-specific software programs.
• Good organizational skills.

Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hours may vary during certain times of the year.
Salary/Wage
$16.12-$17.23 per hour (plus exceptional benefits) - Updated
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Benefits
FT Support Staff Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category:Benefit HighlightsBenefit Guide-Details
Review of Applications Begins
05/01/2026
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SS00607P
Open Date
04/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please do not apply through third party sites. Please apply through jobs.morainevalley.edu
For consideration, apply by application review date with complete information. Please contact hr@morainevalley.edu if you have any questions or to notify if you are an internal applicant.