Description

Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to do good on the largest possible scale.

We have an opportunity for a top candidate to join Maryville College’s staff as the new Academic Advisor.

As the Title III Academic Advisor, you willprovide holistic academic advising to support students’ success throughout their college journey. The (ASAC)Academic Advisor position is supported by a five-year Title III grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education entitled "Building an IDEAL (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible Learning) Community at Maryville College." Project I.D.E.A.L aims toimprove first-year student success and to improve instructional technology and data utilization by creating a student success model centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Expected outcomes include improved academic performance, increased sense of belonging, and increased retention rates for low-income and Black students. The Academic Advisor will focus on improving student outcomes by providing proactive outreach and personalized academic support to all students, particularly those at risk of attrition. The Academic Advisor will support students with new student onboarding and orientation, course selection, degree completion plans, and identifying relevant student support resources customized to their needs.

The Title III award of $2.25 million is anticipated to be available from October 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2028. The Academic Advisor reports to the Project I.D.E.A.L Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Advising and faculty advisors. This is a 12-month full-time position subject to continued federal funding annually.

Your primary job duties and responsibilities would include:

• Report to & Collaborate with the Project I.D.E.A.L Director to develop and track longitudinal and key performance indicators to improve academic performance outcomes of first generation/minority students.
• Teach students about core and major/minor curricula; assist students with course selection and sequencing.
• Maintain comprehensive advising reports for student interactions.
• Use academic advising software for student registration, degree planning, and degree audits.
• Provide communications and reports for faculty advisors to ensure that students make timely progress toward their degrees.
• Collaborate with the MC Cares team (Student Intervention Team) to monitor student academic and personal progress and intervene as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Advising to assist all new students in the registration process and in creating degree plans.
• Teach students to locate, interpret, and utilize academic policies and procedures.
• Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate referrals to campus resources.
• Provide students with general academic and career pathway information and partner with the Career Center and the advising Center to track student engagement.

Minimum qualifications for this job required are:

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred in advising, academic coaching, counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a directly related liberal arts field from an accredited college or university.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing academic advising & coaching and related student services for undergraduates, particularly for first-year students.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience fostering student learning, support, and success for students at risk of attrition
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with first-generation, and/or minority students.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing student academic files in accordance with recognized protocols, policies, and regulations applicable for FERPA, Title IX, etc.
• Knowledge of retention strategies and data-driven methods of identifying students who may be at risk of not continuing their education.
• Demonstrated understanding and a solid commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leaders.
• Understanding of liberal arts curricula and a commitment to helping students connect their liberal arts educations to their chosen career paths.

Does this sound like the next step you’d like to take in your career? Apply today!

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.

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