Linfield University Looking for Academic Advisor for School of Business, Transfer Student, and OCE Full Time

The Academic Advising team at Linfield University invites applicants for an Academic Advisor position focused on the School of Business,
Transfer Students, and Online and Continuing Education. The School of Business at Linfield University inspires students to create
educational experiences that foster intellectual curiosity, integrity, an inclusive mindset, business relevant knowledge and skills, global
awareness and ethical behavior. Housed within the School of Business is Linfield’s Online and Continuing Education (OCE) program. OCE offers
undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and non-traditional students the opportunity to attain a variety of degrees and
certificates.

The Academic Advisor provides advising support for the School of Business, transfer students, and serves as a primary
role advisor for students in Online and Continuing Education (OCE). The Academic Advisor helps coordinate student success initiatives in the
School of Business, including graduate programs. The Academic Advisor collaborates with admission and the registrar’s office to facilitate a
seamless transition for matriculating transfer students as they enroll at the University and engage in the Linfield community. In addition,
the Academic Advisor serves as a crucial link between online students and University support services. This position is based on the
McMinnville campus as assigned and requires contact and advising via phone, email, and in-person. The Academic Advisor reports directly to
the Director of Academic Advising.

The successful candidate will have a passion for advising and mentoring students, appreciate
independent and team work, and excel at written and verbal communication. All applicants must have demonstrated commitment to working with a
student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, academic interests, and career paths. Willingness to work
collaboratively with faculty and staff and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is
essential. We strongly encourage applications from members of marginalized groups, systemically minoritized groups, underrepresented groups,
or underserved groups. Review of applications will begin immediately and will close on March 23, 2022.

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver holistic advising to assigned advisees throughout their academic programs
• Assist advisees with developing academic plans for submission to financial aid
• Develop and maintain knowledge and familiarity
  of institutional curriculum and policy, particularly information related to the academic discipline of assigned advisees
• Provide
  information regarding the demand of course offerings/academic programs to the Chair of OCE based on student degree requirements and
  progression
• Support recruitment efforts of the admission office as needed for School of Business and OCE programs
• Track
  and contact students and advisees to keep abreast of academic and re-enrollment intention
• Coordinate with advisees, transfer
  students, and the Registrar’s office to ensure timely submission and accuracy of forms, transcripts from other institutions, etc.
• Coordinate with the Registrar’s office to provide transcript evaluations for prospective and current transfer students as
  appropriate
• Establish collaborative relationships with department(s) offering majors/courses that are of specific interest to
  transfer students
• Provide support for advising initiatives for the School of Business, including graduate programs
• Communicate with and develop effective relationships with transfer coordinators, advisors and other key constituents at community
  colleges
• Collaborate with the Chair of OCE to deliver a First Semester Seminar experience for new OCE students
• Collaborate
  with the Academic Advising team to coordinate a First Semester Transfer Student Seminar
• Provide referrals to additional student
  support offices including Career Development, Learning Support Services, Financial Aid, Veterans Services, etc.
• Collaborate to
  create, implement, and support pre-orientation programming and orientation programming for new students (OCE, transfer, and business
  students)
• Coordinate the OCE Student Success Team
• Coordinate the Transfer Student Success Team, along with initiatives
  that support transfer students throughout their enrollment at Linfield
• Represent transfer and OCE students in student success
  initiatives as necessary
• Support transfer student faculty advisors
• Stay current on advising theory and approach,
  particularly in the areas of advising adult students, graduate students, transfer students, and distance and online advising
• Support McMinnville on-campus advising functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in academic advising or related field, or an equivalent
combination or education and experience demonstrating:

• Effective, practical experience in the field of advising adult students
  and/or student support services.
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and group presentation
  public speaking experience.
• Ability to communicate the merits of a liberal arts education.
• Ability to work both
  independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and recordkeeping skills, and attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
• Sensitivity to issues of confidentiality.
• Proficient computer
  skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record to become/remain certified to operate Linfield vehicles and
  equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in distance advising
• Experience working with transfer students
• Experience using social media and other online tools for advising and
  communication

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is considered light work. Frequent repetitive movement of
hands, wrists, and fingers, walking, climbing stairs, sitting, and travel either by air or automobile. Occasional standing and bending, and
lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposure to weather elements when walking from building to building on campus.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURES:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will close on Wednesday March 23, 2022. To
apply, please complete the online application process and attach the following documents:

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

In order to create the healthiest face-to-face learning environment
possible, Linfield University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees should
be fully vaccinated no later than two weeks prior to arriving on campus. To be fully vaccinated, employees will need to have the COVID-19
booster shot when eligible. Employees must submit their documentation at least seven days prior to arrival on campus. People who have tested
positive for COVID-19 will still be required to show proof of vaccination. Linfield’s COVID-19 vaccine policy, including requirements for
compliance and exemptions, is available at https://linfield.edu/coronavirus-update/vaccine.html

About Linfield University

Located in
McMinnville, Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the Linfield University main campus is located on 189 park-like acres just south of
the charming historic downtown. Linfield offers many opportunities for employees to connect through community engagement, service projects,
and cultural events. Linfield is ranked 1st among liberal arts institutions in the Pacific Northwest for ethnic diversity of students
according to the 2020 US News & World Report. The University was also named the top liberal arts college in Oregon by Money magazine in
2019. Linfield is consistently named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll which recognizes commitment to civic
engagement and service-learning. Linfield offers a generous comprehensive benefit plan, which includes healthcare, retirement plan, life
insurance, and short/long term disability, 28 PTO days per year, 8 paid holidays, and Winter Break. Another amazing and valuable benefit for
employees, as well as their spouses and dependents, is tuition remission. You and your dependents will have access to our Athletics Complex,
including two weight rooms, racquetball courts, a basketball court, swimming pool, track, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a 1.5
mile outdoor wellness trail. For those who are sports enthusiasts, you and your dependents can attend all Linfield athletic events on campus
for free (except NCAA playoffs). Additional perks include 20% merchandise & clothing discount at our Barnes & Noble Bookstore,
access to Microsoft Office 365 on your personal devices, and a Starbucks conveniently located on campus.