Professional Advisor - LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Professional Advisor Department Academic Success Position Category Staff Full Time Job DescriptionThe Professional Advisor at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) serves as a dedicated advocate for undergraduate student success. Focused on retention, persistence, graduation, and holistic development, this role is the primary point of contact for students throughout their undergraduate journey. The Professional Advisor implements higher education best practices in academic advising, supports students in achieving their academic and career goals, and fosters a positive and inclusive campus experience.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in HigherEducation, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related fieldpreferred.Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in academicadvising or student support services in higher education.Familiarity with retention and persistence strategies inundergraduate settings. Demonstrated success in guiding studentsthrough academic planning and personal development.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,Counseling, or a related field preferred.Physical Demands Campus HarrogateJob DutyJob DutyBuild meaningful relationships with undergraduate students to support academic, personal, and career goals.Job DutyMonitor and analyze student progression, identifying at-risk students and implementing intervention strategies.Job DutyPromote LMU's mission by aligning advising practices with the university's commitment to holistic student development.Job DutyServe as the primary advisor for a caseload of undergraduate students.Job DutyGuide students through course selection, registration, and academic planning, ensuring alignment with degree requirements.Job DutyProvide guidance on university policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities.Job DutyAct as the central communication hub for students, connecting them with faculty, campus resources, and support services.Job DutyMaintain accurate and timely records of advising sessions and student interactions using the institution's advising platform.Job DutyApply evidence-based strategies to support retention and persistence, such as intrusive advising and developmental advising models.Job DutyCollaborate with faculty advisors and university stakeholders to enhance advising practices and student outcomes.Job DutyCollect, analyze, and report data on advising outcomes, retention rates, and student success initiatives.Job DutyUse data insights to refine advising practices and improve student success metrics.Job DutyStay informed about trends and innovations in higher education advising and student success.Job DutyParticipate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance advising skills.Job DutySupport institutional and program accreditation processes related to student success.Job DutyAssist with university events, orientation programs, and workshops designed to engage and retain students.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number S04073P Job Open Date 11/20/2024 Job Close Date 03/31/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the InstitutionLincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-###-#### or [email protected]