What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor position at Lackawanna College?

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Academic Advisor serves as an academic liaison between Main Campus and the Hazleton Center, particularly related to bachelor’s degree courses, student learning outcome assessment, scheduling, and academic requirements, including but not limited to internships and course-related service learning. The Advisor provides expertise to new and continuing students in such functions as defining and clarifying educational goals; recommending courses and programs of study; assisting students in the registration process, and reviewing graduation status. With the goal of increasing student retention, particularly of high-risk students, the Advisor provides assistance in the development of educational plan options and resources available, making appropriate referrals to assist students in the evaluation of their educational progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain systematic and frequent contact with assigned advisees.

Assist with monitoring the graduation progress of students and keep students informed of required schedule changes.

Assist in the registration of bachelor’s students to ensure that students remain on path to degree completion.

Coordinate and conduct academic orientations prior to each semester, establish realistic education plans for high risk participants in the summer orientation cohort, and provide regular data analysis of participant progress and retention.

Coordinate communications to the students regarding such things as advising meetings, registration periods, etc.

Understand and interpret the requirements and academic options available to students and assist in their pursuit of their areas of interest.

Communicate with Division Chairs based in Scranton to ensure that bachelors program learning goals and requirements are met and assessed.

Administer internship program required for bachelors students following the College’s established guidelines and procedures, including the running of required Pre Employment Skills Workshops to prepare bachelors students to assume internships.

Assist in data collection and analysis of retention goals.

As requested, serve on various College committees.

Works during high impact periods, which include, but are not limited to: orientations, first two weeks of the semester, last two weeks of the semester prior to finals, and advising periods.

Collect and analyze current and future employment of bachelors students.

All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Strong organizational skills.

Skill in using a complex database.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Good interpersonal skills with students and faculty alike.

Knowledge of college curricula, assessment, and academic policies and procedures.

Able to work early evening hours to provide assistance to the evening student population.

Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree in human relations or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year working experience in a student services setting.

Evidence of experience working with diverse populations.

Prior experience in higher education, preferred.

Documented experience with database programs, and ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, May 29, 2026. No phone calls, please.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=565956&lang=en_US&source=CC2

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

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