Careers at LCC

Job Summary:

Driven by compassion, inclusivity, integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance the Student Affairs Division is committed to student success by ensuring that high quality programs and services are delivered by a committed and professional team.

Connecting to these values, the FT Academic Advisor reports to the Associate Dean of Career and Academic Pathways. The FT Academic Advisor provides direct support in the development, progression and completion of students’ educational and career goals by providing academic, transfer and career advising while supporting student success and program completion by creating “My Academic Pathways” (MAPs) with each student. Through close collaboration with academic programs, student service departments and/or transfer institutions, Academic Advisors will coordinate programming and related activities for a specific advising cohort.

Academic Advisors will actively listen and respond to student needs to effectively connect them to other wrap around services such as tutoring, success coaching, counseling, financial aid, etc. This position will support divisional, departmental and campus wide programs such as orientation, senior star day(s), transfer workshops and other related campus events supporting student success, student persistence, and student retention. Duties may include evenings, occasional Saturdays, and work at extension centers and various off campus locations.

Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree required from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Demonstrated experience in higher education academic advising experience (graduate advising assistantship, academic success coaching, or similar.

Demonstrated customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with at-risk and multicultural populations preferred.

Experience in teaching, training and facilitating groups is preferred.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.