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University of Tennessee, Knoxville Looking for Advisor I – College of Communication & Information Full Time
Description
Advisor I
College of Communication and Information
Full-Time, Exempt, MR07
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for an Advisor I in the College of Communication and Information (CCI).
Application Process: Interested individuals should apply by May 19th, 2023.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2023. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.
The Position: This position reports to the Associate Director in the College of Communication and Information (CCI)’s Undergraduate Programs and Advising Unit, serving as an Advisor I. This position is responsible for promoting academic advising as a critical component of a student’s educational experience and undergraduate success. This role provides comprehensive academic advising and guidance and assists students in self-exploration, major and career exploration, and in identifying career and professional opportunities throughout their academic careers. It assists students to develop educational plans consistent with their aspirations, interests, strengths, and values. It will encourage holistic engagement with the college experience (academically, socially, culturally, and professionally). It fosters students’ intellectual and personal development toward academic success, provides and teaches college/university curricula, academic standards, the purpose of general education requirements, and academic policies and processes. Guides students in critically reflecting on academic and career goals. Serves as advising subject matter experts to faculty advisors. Serves as advising subject matter experts to faculty advisors. Engages in student recruitment and orientation activities and supports and participates in relevant college programs/events. Represents the college at professional organizations, on campus events, at college events related to student advising, recruitment, and placement.
Qualifications
The Advisor I is expected to:
- Assist students in developing academic plans to meet desired goals.
- Teach the DARS and uTrack systems.
- Teach/provide college, school, and university policies and procedures.
- Evaluate student progress.
- Evaluate students’ needs in order to make appropriate referrals to campus and college resources.
- Conduct academic probation and off-track advising.
- Advise prospective students.
- Prepare for advising appointments.
- Maintain advising notes and forms in Navigate.
- Correspond with students on a regular basis.
- Assist with planning, organizing, and presenting college sessions for first-year and transfer student orientations.
- Teach/provide curriculum, advising resources, and policies and procedures.
- Assist students in academic planning, course selection, and registration.
- Engage in student recruitment activities and outreach activities.
- Represent the college at campus and college events related to student advising.
- Co-create a personal and professional development plan with the supervisor.
- Participate in committee assignments as delegated.
- Attend college and staff meetings.
- Attend university events, meetings, and ceremonies as needed.
- Participate in college’s commencement ceremony.
- Other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, candidates are required to possess:
- Master’s Degree (No specific field of study required)
- Advising or related experience on a college/university campus working with a diverse population of undergraduate students
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to relate effectively with diverse university community
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to utilize technology that supports both students and professional practice
Our ideal candidate has:
- Knowledge and use of Banner and Navigate
- Experience with first year student programming, student engagement initiatives, and/or student ambassadors
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The College/Division:
At the College of Communication and Information, we value the hard work our faculty and staff do every day to make the college excellent and our students successful.
Job
Student Services
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization
Cci Undergraduate Programs & Advising
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.