Academic Advisor: Haslam College of Business-UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) Undergraduate Programs Office provides comprehensive academic advising services for approximately 9,800 undergraduate students. The college has a collaborative advising team focused on assisting students in developing and implementing sound educational plans consistent with their values and academic and career goals. The Academic Advisor position is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff role that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of UT’s strategic advising plan that integrates academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership development, and experiential learning. We are hiring for multiple openings across various levels. Candidates’ education and experience will determine which level they are eligible for.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or degree can be earned within one academic term of employment)
Advisor Level 1: Experience in working with a diverse group of students in a collegiate setting
Experience in advising and/or student development. Examples: advising graduate assistant or practicum, mentoring and/or academic coaching.
Advisor Level 1: The ability to relate effectively to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Appropriate computer and IT skills
Demonstrated organizational skills, and ability to handle simultaneous projects.
Advisor Level 2: The ability to relate effectively to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents)
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Ability to utilize IT related to advising (ex: Banner, EAB Navigate, DARS, other IT sources and internet programs related to advising)
Demonstrated knowledge of academic advising and student development theories and approaches
Proven best practice approach to academic advising
Knowledge of federal, state, university, and college policies and curricular requirements.
Skills in communication, judgment, research, and processing data

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in academic advising in higher education
Advisor Level 2: 2 years of professional experience working full-time in an academic advising or related position at the college/university level
Involvement in a professional association related to academic advising/student development
Active engagement within a campus community

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge and understanding of the HCB undergraduate curriculum, majors, minors, and collaterals/concentrations
Assist students in the exploration of their goals, interests, strengths, values, and concerns through positive open-ended questions and intentional advising strategies
Educate students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to the business degree
Assist students throughout their undergraduate experience in developing academic plans that meet goals and future aspirations.
Communicate effectively with assigned advisees and explain university and college academic policies and procedures
Teach students how to evaluate degree progress
Refer students to college and campus resources, programs, and support systems that promote academic success, career development, experience learning, and engagement
Facilitate the petitioning process for students pursuing curriculum exceptions
Utilize technology that supports advising practice (such as Banner, DARS, Navigate/Salesforce, other IT sources and internet programs, etc.)
Conduct first-year and transfer student orientation advising sessions
Teach sections of BUAD 100, a seminar course in the Haslam Leaders series curriculum, designed for first-time freshmen
Establish a professional development plan, in collaboration with supervisor