FT Academic Professional - Academic Advisor 52 Week (INTERNAL)

Title: FT Academic Advisor - 52 Week (INTERNAL)

Posting Closes at 11:55 PM on: 1/9/2026 

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Compensation Type: FT Academic Prof-Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification: FT Faculty - 52 Week

Level: FT Faculty 52-Week-MD

Division: Student Affairs Division - 20000

Department: Academic & Career Pathways - 20400

Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Position Type: Regular/Continuing

Bargaining Unit: MAHE

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

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 Director of Advising. 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 also 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 specific advising cohort groups.

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

Must demonstrate a commitment to student success, 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 (graduate advising assistantship, academic success coaching) or similar.

Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with at-risk and multicultural populations.

Experience in teaching, training and facilitating groups.

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