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.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred (if applicable).

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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.