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Academic Services and Student Transition Faculty

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine • Erie, PA • 3h ago

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6/11/2026

Erie

1858 West Grandview Boulevard

Erie

United States of America

Onsite

Education

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: As an Instructor of Academic Services and Student Transition, the faculty member provides leadership to a collaborative campus-wide culture for student success. Specifically, provides oversight, leadership and overall day-to-day oversight which includes but is not limited to Success Coaching, First Year Experience, and Transfer Student Services; In addition, the Individual must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills. Provides student advisement and associated services as appropriate.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of exercises that may be required as a member of the faculty from time to time:

Promotes and preserves the mission of LECOM;

Works cooperatively with colleges and departments on programs that support undergraduate student transition and success, including but not limited to financial aid, Admissions, and others;

Serves as a point of contact and provides success coaching on a walk-in or appointment basis and makes referrals to appropriate campus resources, school advising offices, academic departments, career center, and other resources as necessary, and provides relevant presentations to students;

Stays abreast of developments in the field of student persistence and academic success;

Develops, oversees and assesses programs and services that are informed by best practices in higher education to improve retention and graduation rates and empower undergraduates to succeed academically;

Supports student success (retention, graduation, participation in high-impact practices, career outcomes, wellbeing);

Review school life balance by discussing approaches to being successful in school (i.e. healthy eating, sleep review, study habits...etc.);

Manages and facilitates program activities, to include presentation, classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects;

Oversees assessment, continuous improvement, technology and accountability initiatives;

Oversees communications, promotions and public relations related to Student Transition and Success programing and other appropriate initiatives;

Facilitates professional development opportunities for staff members;

Serves on committees as appropriate;

Presents to students through classroom and department opportunities, and student organizations;

Participates in a duty rotation with Student Affairs;

Occasional evening, night or weekend work required;

Completes an annual Self-Assessment;

Maintains the confidentiality of all proprietary information of LECOM and all student educational records and comply with the provisions of FERPA;

Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and

Other duties at the direction of the Assistant Dean or his/her designee as required / needed to maintain an efficient and effective Institution.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of student and patient's privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA...etc.);

Strong communications skills are essential, as well as, experience in the generation, analysis and dissemination of data;

Extensive knowledge of integrated databases and software (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, as well as, accurate data entry skills;

Promote evidence-based decision-making across the Institution for program review, strategic planning, and policy development;

Excellent organizational skills;

Maintaining an established work schedule;

Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;

Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;

The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and

Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education and experience equivalent to: a minimum of a Master 's Degree from an accredited program required. Successful experience in a higher education institution required.

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