Academic Advisor, Haslam College Of Business

Description

Academic Advisor, Haslam College of Business (Multiple Positions)

Regular full time, exempt, Market Range 07

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for an Academic Advisor 1 (12-month, Full-time, Exempt, Non-tenure Track) in the Undergraduate Programs Office. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position exists to assess undergraduate students’ academic goals, evaluate their progress towards those goals, provide advice on the most effective course of action and provide the college and university with analysis of that progress on both an individual and a programmatic level involving as many as eight different business disciplines and the entire university general education curriculum. The position also provides professional support for the multiple undergraduate programs provided by the college by teaching first-year business classes, mentoring students in various college associated organizations and programs and managing various college operations on a case-by-case basis. This remains the same regardless of level in the advisor career path.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Academic advising and mentoring of students   
  • Meets formally with students each semester through scheduled appointments, walk-ins, or non-standard work hours as needed
  • Evaluates students’ progress
  • Reconciles students’ demonstrated abilities against desired goals
  • Informs students of academic options and advises on best course of action
  • Educates students regarding college and university policies and procedures
  • Enforces college and university policies and procedures
  • Evaluates students’ needs and makes referrals to appropriate campus resources
  • Develops strategic plans to accomplish academic goals that includes internships and study abroad
  • Fosters professional and personal development
  • Additional communication and follow up with students and families (per FERPA)
• Administrative functions related to advising
  • Creates and maintains confidential, detailed student records
  • Ensures accurate paper and electronic records are maintained relating to:
  • Communication of and progress towards degree requirements
  • Petitions seeking exceptions to or substitutions of university and college policies and requirements
  • Interactions between advisor and student, parent and other university officials
  • Monitors course capacities and course prerequisites
  • Participate in recruiting and orientation activities
• Other duties as required. Including, but not limited to:
  • Retention and persistence activities
  • Academic probation support efforts
  • Student development activities
  • Search committees
  • Various internal and external committee work
  • Teach BUAD 100

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications and Experience: 
  • Master’s degree (or degree can be earned within one academic term of employment)
  • 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.
• Desired Qualifications and Experience:
  • Preferred experience in academic advising in higher ed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required:
  • 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.

Application Process:

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. 

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required minimum qualification, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references.

Job: Student Services
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Hcb Undergrad Program
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 21, 2024, 12:53:00 PM