Academic Advisor for Student Success & Development

Lees-McRae College; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lees-McRae College invites applications for the staff position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor provides holistic, student-centered advising that supports academic student success, persistence, and timely degree completion.

This role collaborates with campus partners to ensure proactive student support and successful navigation of degree requirements. The Academic Advisor will oversee advising for undergraduate students, participate in early alert and retention initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or related field).
• Experience working with college students in advising, student services, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive academic advising program aligned with Lees-McRae’s student success model and NACADA best practices.
• Maintain an advising caseload of approximately 100–150 undergraduate students, including first-year, transfer, exploratory, and at-risk students.
• Provide holistic, developmental advising that supports academic planning, goal setting, degree completion, and awareness of financial and academic policies.
• Assist students in developing and maintaining four-year academic plans aligned with academic, career and graduate education goals.
• Coordinate initial course scheduling for incoming students and support registration processes in collaboration with faculty.
• Help students understand general education, major requirements, and graduation criteria.
• Monitor academic progress and engagement, conduct proactive outreach to students, and maintain advising documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Lees-McRae College invites applications for the staff position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor provides holistic, student-centered advising that supports academic student success, persistence, and timely degree completion.

This role collaborates with campus partners to ensure proactive student support and successful navigation of degree requirements. The Academic Advisor will oversee advising for undergraduate students, participate in early alert and retention initiatives, and