REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive undergraduate academic monitoring and advising, participating in campus-wide outreach activities and fostering the academic success of students at the College. The academic advisor/retention specialist must be responsive to the needs of a large number of diverse students and be prepared to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Advises incoming freshmen, undeclared majors and students involved with the College in high school programs.
· Assists students with program planning, general course selection and other academic support.
· Collaborates with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Life and Athletics to support student academic success and retention efforts.
· Coordinates academic development workshops for students and support for probationary students.
· Assists with the planning and implementation of First Year Experience and Exploration programming.
· Maintains student advising records.
· Assists with maintenance of the advising module in Jenzabar EX.
· Coordinates the placement and waiver process.
· Updates four-year advising plans with the deans.
· Assists with the development and maintenance of advising-related publications and materials.
· Assists faculty with academic advising procedures and implementation.
· Assists with new student orientation programs and open campus days.
· Assists in the tracking of student progress.
· Serves as an information resource for students, faculty and staff regarding College policies and procedures relative to academic advising.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the associate vice president for academic administration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master’s degree in higher education, counseling or related field.
· Background in contemporary academic intervention practices.
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· Knowledge of retention services, developmental education and specialized academic programming for a variety of populations.
· Experience in academic advising and/or retention support.
· Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references either (1) online at www.lec.edu/employment-at-lec/ or (2) to https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=124150&clientkey=74E03CF8736A837878EE360903D909BA. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. EOE
