Advisor - Academic, Transfer & Career Pathways

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number
0001026

Position Title:
Advisor - Academic, Transfer & Career Pathways

Reports to:

Director of Advising

Department:
Advising

Classification:
Exempt

If 'Classified,' 'Facilities,' or 'On-call,' hours per week:

Full or Part-time:
Full Time

Job Summary:

Position facilitates student success and goal achievement through holistic, appreciative advising that integrates academic, transfer, and career planning. Supports students from entry to completion within Guided Pathways framework, helping explore goals, select programs, create educational plans, and connect with resources. May be assigned caseloads by individualized specialty areas (e.g., athletes, international students.) Working closely with Student Success Coaches (SSCs), ensures students receive proactive, coordinated support. Together, provide academic guidance, career exploration, and personalized outreach to promote student retention, persistence, and completion. Contributes to positive, student-centered culture aligned with College mission and Guiding Principles.

College Intro:

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities. Whether you're looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

Essential Functions:

Advising & Academic Planning

1. Provide proactive, appreciative advising for students from onboarding to completion in assigned academic, transfer, and career pathways and specialty areas. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, advising notes, and referrals.

2. Collaborate with SSCs to provide coordinated support, helping students access academic, personal, and financial resources.

3. Assist students develop/maintain student educational plans in College planning system.

4. Guide students in selecting programs of study, course sequencing, and transfer pathways aligned with academic and career goals. Help students make informed decisions by interpreting academic policies, degree requirements, and transfer options.

5. Monitor academic progress and use student success scores to identify/intervene with at-risk students.

Career Integration

1. Interpret career assessments to support student exploration and decision-making. Engage with students to connect choices to employment and transfer opportunities.

2. With SSCs, help students connect to experiential learning, internships, and career resources.

Student Success & Retention

1. As primary advising contact for assigned caseload of students, provide proactive outreach throughout semester. Support student persistence through regular communication, progress monitoring, and timely interventions.
2. Ability to work and commute at multiple campus sites within approximately 40-mile radius.

3. Partner with SSCs to ensure seamless referrals for wraparound services such as financial aid, tutoring, counseling, and community resources.

4. Participate in orientation, first year experience, and registration programs to ensure new students are connected with their success team.

Data Informed Practice and Assessment

1. Use institutional data, TargetX, and grant metrics to track student progress/outcomes.

2. Document advising interactions, interventions, and referrals.

3. Contribute to assessment and reporting to assess advising effectiveness and equity gaps.

Campus Collaboration and Other Duties

1. Collaborate with faculty in assigned pathways to align advising practices with curriculum changes, transfer articulation, and employment trends.

2. Participate in initiatives, program mapping, and improvement of advising processes.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution required; Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in academic advising, career counseling, student success, or a closely related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build supportive relationships with a diverse student population.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience using student information systems, degree audit tools, early alert systems, Guided Pathways, Appreciative Advising, or case management models.
• Ability to use intentional, strengths-based strategies to engage students in goal setting, problem-solving, and self-reflection.
• Ability to recognize and address barriers to student success.
• Ability to effectively convey complex information in a clear, supportive manner through verbal, written, and digital channels.

Positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predictable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Position will require regular on-site presence at multiple campus locations to support students and operations. Under certain circumstances, College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.

Hiring Range:
$58,489-$76,862

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today Benefits start on first day of hire Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more

https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about.

Virtual Campus tour:
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Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Open Date:
11/25/2025

Closing Date:

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