Top 17 Academic advisor Jobs in Franklin, Tn

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American Baptist Theological Seminary —Nashville, TN
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Tennessee State University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Student Success Advisor
Nashville State Community College —Nashville, TN
- $46,355 - $57,945 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
Pre-Health Advisor
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
Success Coach - Central Gulf
Great Minds —Nashville, TN
- $80,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
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Career Pathways Specialist
TCAT-Nashville —Nashville, TN
- $39,902 - $47,882 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Career & Experiential Learning Advisor (Technology and Engineering Pathways)
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Associate Director of Career and Experiential Learning for Public Leadership Pathways
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- University
Pre-Health Coordinator
FISK UNIVERSITY —Nashville, TN
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Associate Director – Career & Experiential Learning (Media, Entertainment & Sports)
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Director, Career and Transfer Services
Nashville State Community College —Nashville, TN
- $58,762 - $73,452 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
Senior Adviser
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
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Student Success Advisor, Nash GRAD Program
Nashville State Community College —Nashville, TN
- $46,355 - $57,945 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
Student Support Coordinator, College of Education
Lipscomb University —Nashville, TN
- Mid-level
- University
- Education
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Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE)
TN School for the Blind —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Success Navigator (Paramedic/LPN to RN, Grant Funded)
Columbia State Community College —Columbia, TN
- $38,710 - $46,450 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Director Finance and Investment Banking Career Pathways
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Military
- Finance
- Master's degree

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR

American Baptist Theological Seminary
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 a year

Qualifications

Experience working with post-secondary students
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Student caseload management
Educational administrative software
Caseload management
Student record keeping
Academic institution experience
Student database management
Student information system
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Research
Communication platforms
Online learning environment experience
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Improving student retention rates
E-learning platforms
Enterprise Learning Management
Higher education teaching
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Adult education
Student counseling support
University experience

Full Job Description

Position Description: Academic Advisor, American Baptist College

The Academic Advisor plays a vital role in advancing the mission of American Baptist College

by empowering students to become agents of transformation within their communities and

beyond. Through holistic academic advising grounded in the College's Christian mission, the

Academic Advisor promotes student persistence, academic achievement, leadership

development, and timely degree completion. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic

Affairs, the Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and success support

for prospective, new, transfer, continuing, and returning students. The advisor collaborates with

the Academic Dean, Faculty Chairs, faculty members, the Registrar, Student Affairs, and other

campus partners to strengthen retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes. This position may

be performed in a hybrid or fully online work environment, consistent with institutional needs

and College policies. The successful candidate must effectively advise students using virtual

communication and advising technologies while participating in required on-campus meetings,

registration events, commencement, and other institutional activities as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Advising and Student Success

Provide comprehensive academic advising from enrollment through graduation.
Assist students in developing academic plans aligned with educational, vocational,

ministry, and career goals.

Advise students regarding degree requirements, institutional policies, registration, and

graduation.

Monitor student progress, identify students needing intervention, and implement retention

strategies.

Maintain regular communication with students through in-person and virtual advising.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success and communicate advising

trends to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Registration, Degree Planning, and Student Support

Guide students through registration and degree planning to ensure timely completion.
Review degree audits, graduation eligibility, transfer credit, prerequisites, and curriculum

requirements in collaboration with the Academic Dean, Faculty Chairs, and the Registrar.

Assist students in understanding academic policies, including probation, withdrawal,

appeals, and graduation requirements.

Connect students with appropriate campus resources, including tutoring, counseling,

disability services, financial aid, career services, ministry formation, and other support

services.

Maintain documentation of advising interactions and referrals.

Institutional Collaboration and Assessment

Participate in orientation, registration, recruitment, commencement, and other

institutional events.

Maintain accurate student records using institutional advising and student information

systems.

Prepare reports supporting advising, retention, assessment, accreditation, and Title III

initiatives.

Use student success data to improve advising practices and remain current on curriculum

changes, FERPA regulations, accreditation expectations, and best practices in academic

advising.

Teaching and Professional Engagement

Teach at least one course annually, as assigned and consistent with academic

qualifications.

Participate in ongoing professional development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Commitment to the mission and values of American Baptist College.
Knowledge of academic advising principles, student development, and student success

strategies.

Proficiency in virtual advising technologies, learning management systems, student

information systems, degree audit software, and other digital communication tools.

Ability to manage a hybrid advising caseload while maintaining accurate records and

effective communication.

Ability to build effective relationships with students from diverse educational, cultural,

socioeconomic, and faith backgrounds.

Knowledge of FERPA and ethical standards governing student records.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving

skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or a related

field.

Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in academic advising,

student success, or higher education administration.

Experience supporting first-generation, adult, transfer, and historically underserved

students.

Demonstrated understanding of student retention and persistence strategies.
Collegiate teaching experience and willingness to teach at least one course annually.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), or minority-serving

institution.

Experience with Title III grant initiatives.
Familiarity with accreditation standards, institutional assessment, and student success

metrics.

Experience using student information and advising systems such as Degree Works,

Jenzabar, Colleague, Banner, or similar platforms.

Demonstrated success advising students in hybrid and/or fully online higher education

environments using virtual advising and student engagement technologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated using measurable outcomes that support student success and

institutional effectiveness, including:

Advise and register newly/continuing/readmitted students each academic term as

assigned.

Collaborate with Faculty Chairs and the Academic Dean to ensure timely advisement and

registration of continuing students each semester.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date advising records for all assigned students.
Conduct proactive outreach and intervention for students identified as academically at

risk.

Submit bi-monthly advising activity reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

documenting student appointments, referrals, interventions, and outcomes.

Prepare monthly reports supporting Title III initiatives and other institutional reporting

requirements.

Participate in weekly meetings with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and assigned

institutional committees.

Assist in the continuous improvement of advising policies, procedures, technologies, and

student success initiatives.

Contribute to institutional goals for student retention, persistence, graduation, and

enrollment growth.

Teach at least one course annually.
Maintain ongoing professional development and scholarly engagement through research,

writing, presentations, or professional service.

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Student Success Liaison/Coach

Student Success Advisor

Pre-Health Advisor

Success Coach - Central Gulf

Career Pathways Specialist

Career & Experiential Learning Advisor (Technology and Engineering Pathways)

Associate Director of Career and Experiential Learning for Public Leadership Pathways

Pre-Health Coordinator

Associate Director – Career & Experiential Learning (Media, Entertainment & Sports)

Director, Career and Transfer Services

Senior Adviser

Student Success Advisor, Nash GRAD Program

Student Support Coordinator, College of Education

Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Success Navigator (Paramedic/LPN to RN, Grant Funded)

Senior Director Finance and Investment Banking Career Pathways

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