Academic Advisor, The Hub (Student Success Center), College of Arts and Sciences UT Chattanooga
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor will provide advising for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) programs. The position will manage an advising caseload through accurate record-keeping and when appropriate connect students to faculty advisors/mentors tutors support services and other resources to ensure students receive the personal assistance and resources necessary to progress in and complete their studies successfully. The Academic Advisor will develop and maintain strong communication channels with academic departments in the College and with various student support divisions.
The position will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to CAS students in areas including new transfer processes success and retention strategies distance student success strategies student progress monitoring and the implementation of intervention strategies to assist in their success. This may include individual advisement group advisement and regular participation in New Student Orientation. The Academic Advisor will address student academic inquiries assist in resolving individual academic issues and coordinate with multiple academic units in processing student requests and resolving academic problems.
Responsibilities
Student Support
Direct student support through effective advising caseload management proactive engagement anticipation of obstacles and regular contact with advisees. Responsibilities include:
Manage a caseload of students in designated program areas; proactively engage with caseload of students during semester; anticipate potential obstacles for student success and respond accordingly for respective caseload; meet with a caseload of students each semester during designated advising times; address needs of each individual student during advising session; topics that must be covered throughout each semester include discussing major requirements selecting or changing a concentration (if applicable) degree progression selecting or changing a minor (if applicable) course registration understanding of relevant university policies and procedures and making appropriate referrals;
Communicate efficiently and appropriately in a timely manner with other departmental and faculty advisors regarding student caseloads; connect students with co-curricular and extracurricular activities to become engaged in the UTC and Chattanooga communities; support students with completion of graduation requirements and make appropriate referrals for necessary paperwork and commencement planning; create/update academic plan for all students within caseload; keep records of all advising sessions using the Navigate platform; serve as a pathfinder to teach students how to access resources find answers to questions and resolve issues; and provide professional courteous service to students seeking support within the Hub.
Programming/Service
Participate in career-readiness & success programming within the College of Arts and Sciences; participate in seminars/group advisement; and assist with pre-registration of incoming first-year and transfer students present information sessions and assist students with registration during New Student and Transfer Student orientation sessions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels.
- Attentiveness to detail with 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.
- Proficient use of computers and knowledge of various software programs.
Review of applications will begin March 23 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received bythis datewill receive priority consideration.
To be fully considered for the position please submit a resume and cover letter with your online application.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree.
- Work background in an educational setting focusing on students academic needs.
Preferred:
- Masters degree.
- Work background in a higher education setting involving working with students through providing advising services and/or coordinating support services.
- Experience with Banner Student Services Collaborative or other student success platforms.
Work Location:
University of Tennessee Chattanooga TN Campus
This is a fully on-site position.
Compensation and Benefits:
UT Market Range: MR07
Anticipated hiring salary: $47250
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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- Academic Advising
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- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching ... View more
