Advisor

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in a Christian organization with a Kingdom-building mission? Shepherds Ministries is hiring an Advisor to support our upcoming Empowered 4 Life Center in Franklin, TN. Shepherds College, dedicated to helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop greater independence, is seeking an Advisor to support a caseload of students with special needs in the Franklin, TN area. We believe that when you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive, and that's what our students get to experience every day.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Funded HSA 401(k) Plan with Match 8+ Weeks of PTO $1,000 Annual Completion Bonus Education Assistance Programs Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

The Advisor for the Empowered 4 Life Center will oversee and advocate for students on his/her caseload to promote Appropriate Independence™, provide consistent professional communication with families and staff, and personally build into students to promote Appropriate Independence™ and personal growth through supports, challenges, and celebrations.

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide academic advisement, as well as personal and professional guidance for an assigned group of students through regular individual meetings and personal connections Act as the primary liaison and point of first contact between parents of advisees and Shepherds Ministries Interact with instructors regarding the academic goals of individual students Collaborate with parents in an effort to promote student success Understand the medical needs of students; work with the family to make sure those needs are met while on campus Maintain a file for each student and update student profiles for advisees Manage behavioral issues among students and help implement behavior plans as needed, communicating regularly with academic staff regarding behavioral concerns Complete required documentation, assessments, and communication ​​​​​​​Evaluate and assess prospective students --- Not the right position for you?
• Check out our other current openings! shepherdscollege.edu/employment ABOUT SHEPHERDS COLLEGE Shepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.
• We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith.
• For over 15 years, we’ve created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.
• Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.
• We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.