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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Position Number: 2336290
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN
  • Position Type: Student Affairs and Services


Academic Advisor, Rollins College of Business
210000010N

Academic Advisor, Rollins College of Business - 210000010N

Description

Academic Advisor (Student Services Professional 1 - MR07)
Gary W. Rollins College of Business
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga


The Academic Advisor in the Rollins College of Business will manage an assigned caseload of students to provide comprehensive academic advising for undergraduate business majors. The advisor will meet with each student in their caseload to develop an individualized academic plan, including major specific course planning. Additionally, during the individual meetings, advisors facilitate discussions about the pertinent academic policies, university policies, campus resources, and services that can increase student persistence, student retention, and graduation rates in the college. Academic advisors are responsible for cultivating a learning environment and culture that increases academic success and professional growth. This holistic approach to advising is intended to add value to the student experience in the college and on the campus.

As required, the incumbent will work with colleagues within the success center and in other departments within the Rollins College to process student petitions and appeals in addition to issuing course overrides in accordance with university, college, and departmental guidelines. The advisor will also monitor curricular changes, class schedules, and relevant college and university policies to prevent potential negative impact in student persistence and timely graduation. In the event of a negative impact resulting from changes in the curriculum, a policy, and/or a class schedule, the advisor will collaborate with the Academic Advising Coordinator to rectify the issue(s) and keep the student's trajectory to degree completion on schedule. The advisor may also support recruitment efforts in the college by participating in new student orientation, academic fairs, and other recruiting events with students interested in earning a business degree. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Excellent communication, written and verbal
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience working in a team setting
  • Desire to provide a level of service that is timely, and appropriate
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to proactively address and resolve students concerns or needs
  • High level of attentiveness to details and strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated experiences prioritizing work related tasks
  • Demonstrated experiences managing multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with students and faculty of diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Demonstrated experience working constituents at varied academic, professional, and socioeconomic levels
  • Awareness of federal and university guidelines related to educational records, discrimination, and harassment.
  • Proficient use of computers and knowledge of the role of software programs used by academic advisors

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 2 years of experience in a higher education or similar educational, setting, work with college age students demonstrated ability to provide academic support services, and demonstrated ability to make referrals to appropriate student support services for academic and/or personal concerns reported by students. Student employment, work in student affairs, or other higher education student support services employment that provides comparable skills will be considered in addition to direct experience in advising. Knowledge of and use of electronic file management systems appropriate for an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree; 2 years of experience as an academic advisor in a university setting, experience working with transfer and first generation college students; knowledge of Banner, Degree Works and SSC Campus (Navigate) are preferred.

Review of applications will begin on July 11, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Job
Student Services

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization
Dean College Of Business Admin Campus/Institute Chattanooga

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Jun 30, 2021, 6:44:37 AM

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 201 Human Resources Center, Dept. 5455, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, telephone (423) 425-5468. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity

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