Student Success Advisor - Herbert College of Agriculture

Student Success Advisor - Herbert College of Agriculture

The Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is looking for vibrant, dynamic individuals interested in working in a team environment dedicated to student success. The Student Success Advisor fulfills a vital role in providing comprehensive academic advising and supporting holistic student success for undergraduate students pursuing or interested in majors or minors within the Herbert College of Agriculture.

The position is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of UTK’s advising strategic plan that integrates academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership, and experience learning.

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

The Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Advising and Student Success for the Herbert College of Agriculture, the Student Success Advisor is responsible for assisting students in the development and implementation of educational plans consistent with their academic, career, and personal goals. This position requires a strong commitment to student success, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of university policies and procedures related to academic advising.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing tailored, developmental advising to a diverse population of students to assist in course selection, academic planning, and career and educational goal-setting.
• Assisting students with understanding and navigating University, College, and program-level policies, processes, procedures, and requirements
• Monitoring student progress and intervening as necessary to address academic concerns or barriers to success
• Maintaining regular communication with advisees and maintain up-to-date accurate student records utilizing the University’s prescribed software
• Guiding students in identifying co-curricular, experiential learning, career, and leadership opportunities in line with their strengths, interests, and values
• Conducting incoming first-year and transfer new student advising sessions
• Promoting student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency
• Fostering and promoting students’ connection to faculty mentors by collaborating with faculty and guiding students toward opportunities that engage them with faculty in their chosen discipline.

Qualifications:

• Requirements:

  • Education:

    • Master’s Degree at the time of hire

  • Experience:

    • Advisor 1: Experience working with students in a college or university setting

    • Advisor 2: Two (2) years of professional experience working full-time in an academic advising or related position at the college/university level

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Working knowledge of student information systems such as DARS, BANNER, SalesForce, or related software

    • Thorough working knowledge of academic advising practices and student development theory

    • Experience working with a diverse student population

    • Experience in working and collaborating with faculty and campus partner

• Preferred:

  • Education:

    • Master’s in Education, Higher Education, College Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Student Development, Counseling, or related area.

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advising experience in higher education

• Passion for agriculture

• Experience in conducting assessments and implementing improvements

• Experience in developing and creating student retention strategies

• Experience in working in a team-oriented environment

• Experience conducting first-year and/or transfer orientations

Application Process:

For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references to: https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/