ACADEMIC ADVISOR
$60,000–$60,000 year
HybridNashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive academic advising from enrollment through graduation, guiding students in developing plans aligned with educational, vocational, ministry, and career goals. Monitor student progress, identify those needing intervention, and implement retention strategies through in-person and virtual communication. Collaborate with faculty, the Registrar, and campus partners to support student success, while reviewing degree audits, graduation eligibility, and transfer credits. Maintain accurate student records using institutional systems and prepare bi-monthly activity reports and monthly Title III initiatives documentation. Teach at least one course annually and participate in ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to the mission and values of American Baptist College
- Knowledge of academic advising principles, student development, and student success strategies
- Proficiency in virtual advising technologies, learning management systems, student information systems, degree audit software, and other digital communication tools
- Ability to manage a hybrid advising caseload while maintaining accurate records and effective communication
- Ability to build effective relationships with students from diverse educational, cultural, socioeconomic, and faith backgrounds
- Knowledge of FERPA and ethical standards governing student records
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising, student success, or higher education administration
- Experience supporting first-generation, adult, transfer, and historically underserved students
- Demonstrated understanding of student retention and persistence strategies
- Collegiate teaching experience and willingness to teach at least one course annually
Desired Qualifications
- Experience at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), or minority-serving institution
- Experience with Title III grant initiatives
- Familiarity with accreditation standards, institutional assessment, and student success metrics
- Experience using student information and advising systems such as Degree Works, Jenzabar, Colleague, Banner, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated success advising students in hybrid and/or fully online higher education environments using virtual advising and student engagement technologies
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