Academic Advisor

Lynn University • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

Summary: The Academic Advisor takes a student-centered approach to guide and support students as they define and achieve their academic goals. This role helps students explore their interests and abilities, select and change majors, plan coursework, and successfully navigate degree requirements at Lynn University. The advisor plays a key role in supporting student persistence and success by providing proactive outreach and advising students who are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. This position also connects students with campus resources and fosters their academic, personal, and professional development. Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide accurate, student-centered academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students across all degree programs. Assist students with course selection, registration, and long-term academic planning. Review degree requirements and monitor progress toward timely graduation. Develop individualized academic plans that align with each student’s goals and program requirements. Support students in all aspects of the registration process. Monitor academic progress and proactively engage students to promote accountability, independence, and success. Advise and support students who are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. Educate students on academic policies, SAP requirements, and the impact on financial aid eligibility. Partner with Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, faculty, and other campus partners to support student success, including SAP appeals and follow-up. Work collaboratively with faculty mentors to promote student academic success. Review graduation petitions in coordination with the Office of the Registrar. Maintain accurate academic records and prepare progress reports as needed. Prepare reports for internal stakeholders regarding student academic progress. Connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services.

Requirements

• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse student population.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a student-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn academic policies, degree requirements, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
• Experience in academic advising or a related role within higher education.
• Familiarity with university systems (e.g., student information systems such as Workday).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, student-centered academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students across all degree programs.
• Assist students with course selection, registration, and long-term academic planning.
• Review degree requirements and monitor progress toward timely graduation.
• Develop individualized academic plans that align with each student’s goals and program requirements.
• Support students in all aspects of the registration process.
• Monitor academic progress and proactively engage students to promote accountability, independence, and success.
• Advise and support students who are not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.
• Educate students on academic policies, SAP requirements, and the impact on financial aid eligibility.
• Partner with Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, faculty, and other campus partners to support student success, including SAP appeals and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with faculty mentors to promote student academic success.
• Review graduation petitions in coordination with the Office of the Registrar.
• Maintain accurate academic records and prepare progress reports as needed.
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders regarding student academic progress.
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level