Job Summary:

The School of Business Advisor reports to the Director of the School of Business. The School of Business Advisor will provide direct support in the development, progression and completion of students’ educational and career goals by providing academic and transfer advising. Support student success and program completion by creating “My Academic Pathways” (MAPs) with each student. Actively listen and respond to student needs and if needed, connect them to other wrap around services such as tutoring, success coaching, counseling, financial aid, etc. Support overall campus programs such as orientation, transfer and other related campus events. Duties may include evenings, occasional Saturdays, and work at extension centers and various off campus locations.

In addition to their advising responsibilities, the School of Business Advisor teaches a minimum of one (1) course in the School of Business depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications. Teaching assignments may be on LCC’s downtown campus, at an extension center (within 40 miles of the downtown campus), and/or via online delivery methods. Advisors are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, to deliver course instruction to students, and to be available for student assistance outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as assigned.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a discipline within the School of Business (from a regionally accredited institution) or related field with educational experience

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced, team oriented environment

Experience in teaching, training and/or facilitating groups

IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.

Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.

REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD, EdD or terminal doctorate degree in a discipline within the School of Business (from a regionally accredited institution)

Two years or more of higher education academic advising experience

Two year or more of college level teaching experience, specifically in a community college

Experience working with at-risk and multicultural populations

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.