Student Success Advisor - Herbert College of Agriculture, Animal Science
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Student Success Advisor - Herbert College of Agriculture, Animal Science

Institute of Agriculture

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Posted:
May 31, 2020
Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
Regular Full-time, Pay Grade 40

Student Success Advisor, Herbert College of Agriculture, Animal Science

The Herbert College of Agriculture is looking for vibrant, dynamic individuals interested in working in a team environment dedicated to student success in the Department of Animal Science. The Student Success Advisor (Senior Advisor II) will provide comprehensive academic advising and support holistic student success for undergraduate students pursuing or interested in the Animal Science major or minor. The position will promote academic advising as an essential tool for academic success and as a critical component of the educational experience. Advising responsibilities include, though are not limited to, advising first year and transfer students with course selection to meet academic requirements and their career goals, identifying experiential learning opportunities and programs that promote career development, and support holistic student success. This person will be the primary coordinator for services related to new student and transfer orientation advising sessions, student success programming, and assist with on-campus recruitment activities for potential students. The position will foster students' intellectual and personal development towards academic success, major selection and academic plan development that aligns with strengths and aspirations, and advise students on policies and procedures of the University, Herbert College of Agriculture, and the Department. The Student Success Advisor will be a critical team member of the Herbert College of Agriculture Dean's office and the Department of Animal Science.

This is an exempt, 12 month, full time, non-tenure track staff position that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of UT's Advising 2020 strategic plan that integrates academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership, and experience learning. The Student Success 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 Career Path.

The University
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has an enrollment of more than 27,000 students and is located near the Smoky Mountains with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration. As a land-grant university guided by its VolVision 2020 strategic plan, it is committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values seeking knowledge, leading with innovation and integrity, advancing diversity and inclusion, engaging locally and globally and embracing the responsible stewardship of resources. A critical component of the VolVision 2020 strategic plan is the transformation of academic advising to a model that focuses on providing undergraduates with consistent and holistic advising throughout their undergraduate experience and on integrating career and academic advising with experience learning. This University-wide commitment to advising has resulted in the addition of a number of academic advisor positions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville'

The Institute of Agriculture houses the Land Grant component of the university and consists of AgResearch, Herbert College of Agriculture, Extension, and College of Veterinary Medicine. The Department's mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources to promote their health, utilization, and appreciation in Tennessee, the region and beyond through programs in teaching, research and extension. Encouraging undergraduate participation in research, creative achievement and real-world experience is a departmental goal.

Salary: $41,067.00


Internal Number: 199126
About Institute of Agriculture
The Institute’s four major units are the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension. The Institute contributes to improving the quality of lives and enhancing the agricultural, economic, environmental and social well-being of Tennessee. Our clientele include students, families, farmers, 4-Hers, agribusiness and the general public.
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