Academic Advisor: Tickle College of Engineering - UTK

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering Advising for the Tickle College of Engineering, the Academic Advisor will serve as a member the Engineering Advising team. The advisor will collaborate with students to co-create educational plans in ways that are consistent with their aspirations, interests, strengths, and values- preparing them for a life of learning in a diverse and global society. The Academic Advisor will support students as they transition at various points throughout their academic careers at UT which include: 

• self- exploration that focuses on strengths, interests, and values
• major and career exploration
• identification of co-curricular, career and experience learning, and leadership opportunities to support both academic and professional development
• selection of major and development of an academic plan that aligns with strengths, aspirations, and abilities

The Academic Advisor has the responsibility to advise undergraduate Tickle College of Engineering students promoting retention and graduation. The Academic Advisor supports all services related to new students and transfer orientation advising sessions and conducts academic probation interventions, along with study abroad and co-op education academic advising appointments. The Academic Advisor position responsibilities are grounded in best practices as outlined in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Academic Advisor Career Path. A person holding this position will be expected to create professional development plans with their supervisor that will include advancement on the Advising Career Path.

Required Qualifications

• Education:  
  • Master’s degree in advising or related field at the college of university level
• Experience: 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of academic advising and student learning / development theories applied to practice. 

  • Requires experience working with students in a college or university setting. 

  • Experience working with a diverse student population. 

  • Experience in advising or related field at the college or university level     

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
  • Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate change. 
  • Administrative and organizational skills with the ability to handle simultaneous projects. 
  • Ability to utilize technology that supports both students and professional practice (MS Word, Excel, Student Information Systems, Degree Audits, Internet/On-line Resources and Support.)

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 

  • Experience working in a team-oriented environment and collaborates with campus partners. 

  • Experience advising Engineering students. 

  • Experience advising veterans, international, and re-entry adult students. 

  • Experience conducting freshmen and/or transfer orientations.

  • Experience teaching First Year Studies course or equivalent

  • Experience in advising at the college or university level are preferred. Candidates should possess strong written and oral communication skills, appropriate computer skills and experience with information technologies (for example, Microsoft Office, various software applications, Degree Audit Reporting System, etc.), and organizational skills and the ability to handle simultaneous projects.

 

Work Location 

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Hybrid 

 

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: MR08

• Anticipated hiring range: $52,000

• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

• Find more information on UT Benefits here

 

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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