Academic Advisor – Student Success & Planning (Hybrid/Remote)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Arts and Sciences Advising Services seeks an Academic Advisor I/Senior Advisor dedicated to undergraduate student success and development. You will advise on policies, GE and pre-professional opportunities, and coordinate orientation sessions to support student progress.

This full-time, 12-month role emphasizes mentoring, program development, and effective communication with students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, college student development, or related liberal arts field.

Responsibilities

• Foster students' intellectual and personal development toward academic success.
• Interpret and advise students on policies and procedures of the University and College of Arts and Sciences.
• Teach students the purpose of General Education and Vol Core requirements, the academic opportunities across colleges, and the Arts and Sciences curriculum.
• Conduct pre-health, pre-law, academic probation, and pre-teaching academic advising appointments.
• Represent the College of Arts and Sciences at university-wide events.
• Provide all services related to new and transfer student orientation advising sessions.
• Evaluate students’ progress, assist in development of students’ desired goals, and develop strategic academic plans to accomplish goals.
• Inform students of academic options and advise on best courses of action.
• Evaluate students’ needs and make appropriate referrals to campus and college resources.
• Prepare for advising appointments and maintain confidential detailed student records.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in higher education

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Arts and Sciences Advising Services seeks an Academic Advisor I/Senior Advisor dedicated to undergraduate student success and development. You will advise on policies, GE and pre-professional opportunities, and coordinate orientation sessions to support student progress.

This full-time, 12-month role emphasizes mentoring, program development, and effective communication with students, faculty, and staff across campus.