Professional Academic and Career Adviser

JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exciting time for Newberry College, which is experiencing significant growth at the
undergraduate and graduate level. The college has recently completed construction of the Darby Nursing and Health Science Center and the
Federal Financial Field House. It expects to begin construction of a new Residence Hall soon and is currently raising funds for a new
student center and a new building to house the Division of Business, Communication & Sport.

With this growth comes the need for a
Professional Adviser to support students in meeting their personal, academic, and career goals over their four years at Newberry. The
Adviser will use Newberry’s Developmental Coaching Advising model which focuses on an adaptive, individualized approach to connect
strengths and explore purpose, and to support students’ ownership of their success. This position reports to the Dean of Business,
Communication & Sport and works closely with the Director of the Center for Student Success.

Our students are the heart of
Newberry College and we are committed to providing them with opportunities for success through service and personal attention. We are also
committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of success
working with students from diverse identities and backgrounds. The successful candidate will also value student learning and development and
helping students reach their goals. The Academic and Career Adviser is a 12-month employee who works to support students
majoring in Business, Communications, Marketing, & Sports, and related programs.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with a cohort of 250-300 new returning students to support them in reaching their academic and career goals.
2. Support and
   guide students with meaningful personal attention, utilizing inclusive and equitable practices, to develop achievable academic and career
   goals and a plan to achieve those goals.
3. Work closely with the Dean and faculty in Business, Communications, & Sports to
   develop and annually update three and hour- year plans for graduation.
4. Work with the Dean, faculty, and Director of Career Services
   to design first and second year activities focused on career development and purpose.
5. Teaches one class per academic year or the
   equivalent through leading workshops, professional development, or other student-learning and development activities.
6. Evaluate
   student needs and ensure advisees know about and engage with appropriate institutional academic and social support.
7. Coordinate with
   The Center for Student Success to address early alerts in a timely and meaningful manner.
8. Identify advisees who are at risk of
   attrition to the Dean and Center for Student Success.
9. Work closely with faculty mentors to identify experiential learning
   opportunities and timelines.
10. Ensure each advisee participates in experiential learning.
11. Maintain accurate and detailed
    electronic files on each advisee.
12. Perform other duties related to academic & career advising as well as student persistence and
    success, as assigned.

Annual Responsibilities

1. In the prior to new student matriculation, the adviser will work
   with the Director of Advising to identify incoming students majoring in Business, Communications, & Sport and set up individual
   (virtual) meetings with each student to:
1. Introduce the purpose of academic and career advising.
2. Begin to get to know
   each student’s academic and career goals.
3. Review student transcripts to identify.
4. Dual enrollment, A/P and other
   credit for first year students.
5. Ensure maximum credit for transfer students.
6. Guide the student through schedule
   development and orientation.
7. Provide each student a schedule at orientation.
8. Follow up with all new students after
   orientation to answer questions and support the enrollment process.
2. In summer, conduct individual virtual meetings with all
   returning students to:
1. Discuss academic performance from the Spring semester.
2. Engage with students in academic
   distress to modify their schedule, align academic and/or student support.
3. Have meaningful conversations about career and purpose
   & the alignment to academic and co-curricular goals.
3. In Fall and Spring:
1. Hold in-person check-in
   meetings with all new students which:

i. Focus on academic and co-curricular progress and identify any early signs of
academic distress.

ii. Finalize the graduation plan.

iii. Finalize the career preparation plan, including participation in
experiential learning, resume development, participation in seminars and other professional development, professional networking, etc.

1. Hold in-person check-in meetings with all upper-class students which:

i. Focus on academic success and
career planning.

ii. Ensure students are meeting their career preparation plan by identifying and participating in experiential
learning.

1. Working close with the Division Dean, Director of Academic Advising, and Center for Student Success on annual
   class scheduling and enrollment data.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree or higher with experience working and/or teaching in higher education is
preferred. Those with relevant work history are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as
detail-oriented management of multiple projects. Be an outgoing, friendly, curious learner who thrives on working with students to help them
achieve success. An understanding that each student is unique and a strong commitment to the Newberry College inclusivity, equity, and
belonging ideals. Innovative and adaptable to the different needs of individual students. Ability to work with technology, particularly
Microsoft 365. Familiarity with online resources to support student development. Comfort using student data to inform decision making and
make recommendations. Ability to work with a team of highly motivated faculty and staff to ensure student success. Ability to balance
multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin
September 20th and continue until position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three
professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s approval. The successful candidate must submit to a
background check and submit all official transcripts before beginning employment. Electronic application materials should be emailed to human.resources@newberry.edu and include “Professional
Adviser” in the subject line.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry
College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications
from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment
verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9
(Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration
to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details
considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed
description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or
contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College
employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job
descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.