Academic Advisor: Haslam College of Business-UTK

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the HCB undergraduate curriculum, majors, minors, and collaterals/concentrations
• Afford students the chance to explore their goals, interests, strengths, values, and concerns through positive open-ended questions and intentional advising strategies
• Inform students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to the business degree
• Support students throughout their undergraduate experience in creating academic plans that align with their goals and future aspirations
• Communicate effectively with assigned advisees and explain university and college academic policies and procedures
• Instruct students on how to assess 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/Salesforce, 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

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Education: Master’s degree (or degree can be earned within one academic term of employment)
• Experience: Advisor Level 1: Experience in working with a diverse group of students in a collegiate setting Experience in advising and/or student development. Examples: advising graduate assistant or practicum, mentoring and/or academic coaching. Advisor Level 2: 2 years of professional experience working full-time in an academic advising or related position at the college/university level Involvement in a professional association related to academic advising/student development Active engagement within a campus community Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Advisor Level 1: The ability to relate effectively to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents) Strong written and oral communication skills Appropriate computer and IT skills Demonstrated organizational skills, and ability to handle simultaneous projects. Advisor Level 2: The ability to relate effectively to a diverse university community (students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents) Proven written and verbal communication skills Ability to utilize IT related to advising (ex: Banner, EAB Navigate, DARS, other IT sources and internet programs related to advising) Demonstrated knowledge of academic advising and student development theories and approaches Proven best practice approach to academic advising Knowledge of federal, state, university, and college policies and curricular requirements. Skills in communication, judgment, research, and processing data

About the Role

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) Undergraduate Programs Office provides comprehensive academic advising services for approximately 9,800 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 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.