Support academic advising, including recruiting and assigning faculty academic advisors in collaboration with department chairs and/or college Deans
Provide appropriate training for new and current faculty academic advisors as well as create professional opportunities for faculty advisors
Collaborate with the Director of Academic Success in planning of advising approaches for faculty, providing one-on-one support and guidance for faculty academic advisors
Manage the major declaration process
Oversee Conclusive degree audit program including maintaining correct course data
Provide support in the fall course scheduling processes
Manage advising issues as they arise in the Registrar's office and execute problem solving strategies related to these issues in order to foster student success
Collaborate with commencement coordinator reviewing requests to graduate and examine students' records verifying all requirements for graduation
Notify students, advisers, and department chairs of any discrepancy in qualifications for graduation
Participate in graduation clearance for all seniors (verifying # of credits, major, GPA, etc.)
Serve on appropriate committees such as new student orientation, QUEST week, etc.
Support university registrar's office needs as necessary for the success of the registrar's office including participating in Bison One Stop, etc.
Job Related Skills
Commitment to the University and its mission, programs, and future aspirations
Strong, collaborative, energetic individual with a deep personal commitment to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
Strong organizational skills and an appreciation and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with university representatives, parents, students, alumni, donors and representatives of the business community
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A results-oriented individual who demonstrates the ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, warmly develops relationships with diverse constituencies, and simultaneously employs keen judgment
Creative with an ability to develop an idea and implement a plan of action
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with various constituencies
Ability to communicate clearly in group presentation settings
Understanding of college student development, along with understanding academic issues, including specific institutional requirements and policies
Ability to synthesize materials and ideas and make decisions
Lipscomb University is a Christian institution committed to creating students whose academic excellence, faith and practice, and community service reflect our ideals of global citizenship. With more than 4,600 students and a 10-year growth rate of 85 percent, Lipscomb is a dynamic university offering students a choice of eight bachelor’s degrees in 136 majors, 24 master’s degrees in 70 fields of study, four education specialist degrees and three doctoral degrees. In addition to Lipscomb’s residential campus in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, there are five satellite locations and numerous online programs. U.S. News & World Report, which named Lipscomb University as an up-and-coming university and one of the most innovative universities in the South, ranked Lipscomb for the first time in school history as a national university in the annual “2017 America’s Guide to Colleges.” In 2016 the Carnegie Foundation classified Lipscomb as a doctoral university, placing it among 7 percent of schools nationwide. At the heart of Lipscomb University are more than 940 full-time faculty and staff who are committed to creating a lasting impact beyond the campus, serving the good of hu...manity to the glory of God. As you learn more about Lipscomb, we hope you find it to be a place that is joyfully and energetically committed to God and a place where you truly want to share and invest your talents and skills.
