Academic Advisor
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Job Description
Summary:
The Academic Advisor will take a studentcentered approach to provide guidance insight and perspective as students pursue and achieve their academic goals. Assist students in focusing on their interests and abilities when choosing a major changing majors selecting courses meeting degree requirements and succeeding academically at Lynn University. To serve as a resource and assist in connecting students with the Lynn University Network. To take genuine interest in the personal and professional development of students.Job Description:
Essential duties and responsibilities
- To serve the interests of students and to provide accurate academic advice.
- To make student connections and assist with the course registrations of undergraduate and graduate students in every degree program.
- Carefully review degree requirements and progress toward degree completion.
- Provide instruction and guidance in planning an individual course completion map leading to graduation.
- Provide assistance in all facets of course registration.
- Work with faculty mentors to promote the academic success.
- Work with the Office of the Registrar in reviewing graduation petitions.
- Maintain current knowledge of all Lynn University academic degree programs.
- Understand and effectively communicate accurate information regarding all academic policies.
- Monitor student academic progress to empower students to be independent successful and confident learners.
- Maintain academic records and prepare academic progress reports and summaries on a regular basis.
- Prepare regular academic reports for coaching staff and various administrators regarding student academic progress.
- Assist with evaluating the academic needs of students and developing academic support plans for identified student as needed.
Required knowledge skills and abilities
- The Academic Advisor must be skilled in time management basic computer use and communication.
- This person must be organized analytical and sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
- Academic advising experience and/or a related field experience working in a higher education setting.
- Familiarity with university information systems.
- Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment.
Accreditation and equal opportunity
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information age pregnancy parenting status veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the nondiscrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail Boca Raton FL 33431 or; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur Georgiaor callfor questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee as well as to prospective employees and students that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan Timely Warnings Emergency Warnings Missing Persons fire safety policies fire prevention data and Crime Log policies) as well as crime and firerelated incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at your health Lynn University is smoke and tobaccofree.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
