Dual Enrollment and Student Success Academic Advisor

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Dual Enrollment and Student Success Academic Advisor

Department: Student Success

Reports To: Director of Dual Enrollment and Dean of Student Success

Location: On-site/hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Annual duration: 12-month

Expected hours per week: 37.50

Part-time hours, if applicable: NA

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Summary Description: Advise and support the C-N dual enrollment and undergraduate students and families.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a matter that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on or off campus.
• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
• If applicable, all work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract.
• As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.

Functional Description:

• Advise dual enrollment students and guide students/families to the correct departments in times of need and support

• Advise undergraduate deciding students
• Coach and advise ASE students
• Coach undergraduate students on academic probation and warning
• Meet with early alert referrals
• Participate in establishing goals for Student Success and Dual Enrollment
• Participate in planning and implementation of Dual Enrollment, Student Success, and Admissions-sponsored activities
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Dual Enrollment and Dean of Student Success
• Cultivate relationships with high schools, homeschools, and co-ops
• Provide dual enrollment administrative support and assist with registration, rosters, and tracking forms, and materials

This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Experience: Experience in advising students, customer service, administrative skills, and a preferred homeschool background/knowledge of co-op organizations.

Required Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and positively orally and in writing. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively. Proficient with computer systems to effectively create and review documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Familiarity with Student Information Systems (e.g., Colleague), institutional web portals for student advising, and course enrollment.  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.