Professional Advisor Position Available In Claiborne, Tennessee

Professional Advisor
Department Academic Support Services
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description The 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 Qualifications Education:

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in academic advising or student support services in higher education. Familiarity with retention and persistence strategies in undergraduate settings. Demonstrated success in guiding students through academic planning and personal development.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
Physical Demands Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty Build meaningful relationships with undergraduate students to support academic, personal, and career goals.
Job Duty Monitor and analyze student progression, identifying at-risk students and implementing intervention strategies.
Job Duty Promote LMU s mission by aligning advising practices with the university s commitment to holistic student development.
Job Duty Serve as the primary advisor for a caseload of undergraduate students.
Job Duty Guide students through course selection, registration, and academic planning, ensuring alignment with degree requirements.
Job Duty Provide guidance on university policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities.
Job Duty Act as the central communication hub for students, connecting them with faculty, campus resources, and support services.
Job Duty Maintain accurate and timely records of advising sessions and student interactions using the institution s advising platform.
Job Duty Apply evidence-based strategies to support retention and persistence, such as intrusive advising and developmental advising models.
Job Duty Collaborate with faculty advisors and university stakeholders to enhance advising practices and student outcomes.
Job Duty Collect, analyze, and report data on advising outcomes, retention rates, and student success initiatives.
Job Duty Use data insights to refine advising practices and improve student success metrics.
Job Duty Stay informed about trends and innovations in higher education advising and student success.
Job Duty Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance advising skills.
Job Duty Support institutional and program accreditation processes related to student success.
Job Duty Assist with university events, orientation programs, and workshops designed to engage and retain students.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S04171P
Job Open Date 05/30/2025
Job Close Date 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln 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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.