First-Year Adviser

First-Year Adviser

Exempt, Full-time/12-month

The individual in this position is responsible for advising and supporting first-year students in a way that is supportive of the College's mission and goals, and that promotes holistic development through intentional and proactive advising, coaching, curricular support
and co-curricular involvement. The First-Year Adviser will also have the responsibility for conducting related outreach and retention-focused programming and fully participating in summer registration and orientation sessions. The First-Year Adviser will report directly to the
Director of First-Year Advising and will maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, academic departments, athletics, and other student-oriented departments across campus.

● Serve as the academic adviser for first-year students following a proactive, intentional advising model.
● Work to improve student success and retention among first-year students.
● Under the direction of the Director of First-Year Advising, collaborate with other First- Year Advisers to provide outreach and retention-focused programming.
● Support first-year students through academic coaching and by promoting the use of curricular support services and co-curricular involvement.
● Be a full participant in the planning, preparation, and execution of Summer Orientation
and Registration events and, as needed, January New Student Orientations.
● Will actively nurture and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, coaches, and all other student-oriented departments across campus.
● Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:
● A Bachelor's degree;
● Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
● Commitment to fostering belonging, engagement, and academic success for all
students;
● Physical ability to recognize data in the written form (i.e. schedules, reports, etc.) so as
to enter data in a computer system;
● Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time (i.e. computer);
● Physical ability to use the telephone to conduct business;
● Physical ability to stand and to lift moderate weight;
● Occasional weekend/evening work required.

About Lyon College Lyon College is a selective private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in the historic town of Batesville, Arkansas. Home to more than 660 students from 30 states and 18 countries, the College is renowned for its inclusive and nurturing academic community. Batesville, with a population of 11,000, was named the Best City to Live in Arkansas by USA Today. It offers a safe, vibrant environment and is a regional hub for commercial, medical, and social activities.

Why Lyon? At Lyon, we prioritize excellent teaching, inclusive environments, and the persistence and success of our students and faculty. We support innovative teaching, meaningful research, and professional development in a close-knit academic community. Our liberal arts foundation encourages students to think critically about their place in the world and explore diverse perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer Lyon College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. We comply with all federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunities. Learn more about Lyon College at www.lyon.edu. Join us at Lyon College and be the difference in shaping the future of curious and dedicated students!