Academic Advisor I - Haslam College of Business

Academic Advisor I - Haslam College of Business - 23000001LD 

Description

 

Academic Advisor (Advisor I)
(Multiple Positions)
Haslam College of Business

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) Undergraduate Programs Office provides comprehensive academic advising services for approximately 7,200 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 (Advisor I) 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.

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.
 

 

Qualifications

 

The primary duties of the Academic Advisor (Advisor I) are:

• 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, 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

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or degree can be earned within one academic term of employment)
• Experience working with students in a college or university setting
• Experience in advising, student development, mentoring, or academic coaching
• Candidates must have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.

Skills:

• Ability to relate to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate change
• Ability to utilize technology that supports both students and professional practice
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle simultaneous projects

Application Process:

For consideration, all applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of three references into the UT Human Resources application portal.

Finalists for this position may be asked to provide information about investigations and findings related to sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assaults, dating/domestic violence, and stalking during their current or immediately previous employment (if not currently employed).

 

Job
  Student Services 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Hcb Undergrad Program 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Feb 2, 2024, 8:07:50 PM