Health Professions Academic Advisor

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College Health Professions Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising, student support, and retention to students in Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, EMS, Dental Assisting, and other Health Professions programs.

The advisor works with the Health Professions Dean, chairs, program directors, faculty, Student Services, Financial Aid, and Admissions to promote recruitment, entry, persistence, completion, licensure readiness, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of college advising experience in higher education or health related field.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required by the College.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group academic advising to prospective, newly admitted, and currently enrolled Health Professions students.
• Develop individualized academic and degree-completion plans based on students' Health Professions program and goals.
• Monitor student progress, enrollment, and risk factors; conduct proactive outreach and interventions.
• Track student participation, interventions, referrals, and progress toward persistence and completion.
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, and Health Professions leadership to address progression challenges and develop strategies.
• Connect students with resources (tutoring, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services, career services).
• Maintain confidential records of advising activities and progress.
• Support Health Professions recruitment and student-success initiatives via orientation, information sessions, fairs, and outreach.
• Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of retention initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Health Professions Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising, student support, and retention to students enrolled in Lawson State Community College Health Professions programs. The advisor serves as a dedicated resource for students pursuing careers in Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Dental Assisting, and other current or future Health Professions programs.

The Health Professions Academic Advisor works collaboratively with Health Professions Dean, department chairs, program directors, faculty, Student Services, Financial Aid, and Admissions to promote student recruitment, successful program entry, persistence, completion, licensure/certification readiness, and transition to employment or advanced education.

The position provides specialized advising throughout the student's Health Professions pathway, from initial inquiry and prerequisite planning through program admission, progression, graduation, and credentialing/licensure preparation. The advisor uses student data, early-alert information, academic performance, and other available measures to identify students who may be at risk and coordinates timely interventions and appropriate support services.

This position is on a non-tenure track and is ineligible for non-probationary status due to finite funding and duration as provided in Alabama Code 16-24C-4(3)(b).

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 Grade 04 ( $42,206 -$68,954 ) based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group academic advising to prospective, newly admitted, and currently enrolled Health Professions students, including guidance regarding admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, program progression, academic policies, graduation requirements, and credentialing/licensure expectations.
• Develop individualized academic and degree-completion plans based on students' selected Health Professions program, academic history, educational goals, and anticipated progression.
• Monitor student academic progress, enrollment status, and other identified risk factors; conduct proactive outreach and provide timely advising and intervention to promote persistence, completion, graduation, and credentialing/licensure success.
• Track student participation, academic interventions, referrals, and progress toward persistence and completion.
• Collaborate with faculty, program directors, and Health Professions leadership to address students experiencing academic or clinical progression challenges and develop appropriate intervention and success strategies while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Connect students experiencing academic, financial, personal, or other barriers with appropriate College resources, including tutoring, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services, career services, and other student-support programs; follow up as appropriate to support successful resolution of identified barriers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of advising activities, student progress, referrals, interventions, and follow-up in accordance with College policies and applicable regulations.
• Support Health Professions recruitment and student-success initiatives by participating in orientation, information sessions, open houses, Preview Day, career fairs, community outreach, and other recruitment and engagement activities.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of Health Professions retention and student-success initiatives designed to improve recruitment, persistence, completion, graduation, and workforce or continuing-education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of college advising experience in higher education or health related field.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution,
• Three (3) years of college advising experience in higher education or health related field.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Good written oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, email, and online documentation)
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Ability to travel as required by the College.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.