Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Support and Advisement, UT Chattanooga

The Academic Advisor will provide quality academic advisement to an assigned caseload of no more than 220 first-year college students; educate students on degree requirements, policies and procedures, campus resources, and how to use advising tools and technology; counsel students experiencing academic obstacles; maintain accurate records; and assist with new student orientation. Additionally, the Academic Advisor will maintain relationships with assigned academic departments and perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide quality academic advisement in a one-on-one setting to assigned student caseload of first-year students during the academic year and at new student orientations
• Aid students in establishing realistic and attainable academic goals
• Help students navigate higher education and prepare for their second year in college
• Develop academic plans that support students' academic, professional, and personal goals
• Educate students about degree requirements, university policies and procedures, how to access resources, and how to use advising-related tools and technology
• Counsel students with identifying and overcoming academic obstacles through thoughtful educational planning
• Make appropriate referrals to campus services and resources that promote academic success and campus engagement
• Communicate effectively with students, their families, and campus stakeholders
• Maintain accurate student records, creating and updating accurate degree plans for caseload, entering effective appointment notes
• Develop and maintain a strong communication line with academic departments and various student support divisions, and regularly participating in UTC's Advisors' Council
• Preregister incoming first-year students, present information sessions, and assist students with advising and registering for classes at new student orientation
• Cover designated office walk-in hours and respond to departmental email

Competencies/Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels
• Attentiveness to detail
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and handle them in an efficient and timely manner
• The ability to thoroughly understand and abide by federal and university guidelines regarding student confidentiality requirements
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience with Banner and EAB Navigate or other student success platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• work background at a high school or higher education institution, working with the academic needs of high school seniors, prospective college students, or college students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

work background in a higher education institution, working one-on-one with first-year college students by providing advising-related services

Review of applications will begin on 3/30/26 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration

Work Location:

• University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
This is a fully on-site position

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT Market Range: MR07
• Anticipated hiring salary: $47,250
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure
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