Christina Olsen ’13

Director of Academic Advising

Clifton Strengths

Strategic · Achiever · Relator · Learner · Intellection

Education

  • MEd, Higher Education — Liberty University
  • BA, Music Education — University of Lynchburg

Job Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Advising Leadership: Define and execute the university-wide academic advising vision, leveraging student success metrics and retention data to improve graduation rates.
  • Direct Student Advising: Provide high-impact academic advising, course planning, and intensive coaching to support the academic progress and persistence of all undergraduate students.
  • Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with admissions, registrars, academic deans, and external programs (such as TransferVirginia) to ensure seamless student transitions and transparent credit transfer.
  • Staff & Faculty Development: Direct departmental operations, supervise advising staff, and lead the Advising Academy to maintain high-quality mentorship standards among faculty advisors.
  • Retention Monitoring & Early Intervention: Monitor early alerts, course failures, and enrollment status reports to launch immediate outreach and support strategies for at-risk students.

What are you passionate about?

Pro wrestling and all things “nerdy” (Magic: the Gathering, D&D, board games, etc.)

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