Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Support and Advisement, UT Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Academic Advisor will provide quality academic advisement to an assigned caseload of no more than 220 first-year college students; educate students on degree requirements policies and procedures campus resources and how to use advising tools and technology; counsel students experiencing academic obstacles; maintain accurate records; and assist with new student orientation. Additionally the Academic Advisor will maintain relationships with assigned academic departments and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Provide quality academic advisement in a one-on-one setting to assigned student caseload of first-year students during the academic year and at new student orientations
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 academic 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
Develop and maintain a strong communication line with academic departments and various student support divisions and regularly participating in UTCs 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

Competencies/Qualifications

Excellent communication interpersonal problem-solving skills
The ability to work effectively with students staff and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels
Attentiveness to detail
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner
The ability to thoroughly understand and abide by federal and university guidelines regarding student confidentiality requirements
Proficient computer skills

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:

Experience with Banner and EAB Navigate or other student success platforms

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree
work background at a high school or higher education institution working with the academic needs of high school seniors prospective college students or college students

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree
work background in a higher education institution working one-on-one with first-year college students by providing advising-related services

Review of applications will begin on 3/30/26 and will continue until the position is received bythis datewill receive priority consideration

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

DescriptionThe Academic Advisor will provide quality academic advisement to an assigned caseload of no more than 220 first-year college students; educate students on degree requirements policies and procedures campus resources and how to use advising tools and technology; counsel students experienci...