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Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Support and Advisement
24000001K9
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Support and Advisement - 24000001K9
Description
Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional 1 - MR07)
Center for Academic Support and Advisement
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The Academic Advisor will provide quality academic advisement to an assigned caseload of first-year college students. This position will educate students on degree requirements, policies and procedures, campus resources, and how to use advising tools and technology. The Academic Advisor will counsel students experiencing academic obstacles, maintain accurate records, and assist with new student orientation. Additionally, this position will maintain relationships with assigned academic departments and perform other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Aid students in establishing realistic and attainable academic goals; help students navigate higher education and prepare for their second year in college; develop academic plans that support students' academic, professional, and personal goals; educate students about degree requirements, university policies and procedures, how to access resources, and how to use advising-related tools and technology; counsel students with identifying and overcoming obstacles through thoughtful educational planning; make appropriate referrals to campus services and resources that promote academic success and campus engagement; communicate effectively with students, their families, and campus stakeholders; maintain accurate student records, creating and updating accurate degree plans for caseload, entering effective appointment notes, and developing and maintaining a strong communication line with academic departments and various student support divisions, and regularly participating in UTC's Advisors' Council; preregister incoming first-year students, present information sessions, and assist students with advising and registering for classes at new student orientation; cover designated office walk-in hours and respond to departmental email.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels
- Attentiveness to detail, proficient computer skills and strong organization skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to thoroughly understand and abide by federal and university guidelines regarding student confidentiality requirements
Review of applications will begin December 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, experience in a secondary or higher education setting working with the academic needs of high school seniors, prospective college students, or college students
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, experience in a higher education setting working one-on-one with first-year college students by providing advising-related services, experience with Banner and EAB Navigate platforms
The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Job
Student Services
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga
Organization
Academic Services Advisement Campus/Institute Chattanooga
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Dec 9, 2024, 8:12:37 PM
EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.
To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_chattanooga/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000001K9&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC
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