Student Success Advisor (Advisor I)

Herbert College of Agriculture

The Herbert College of Agriculture is looking for vibrant, dynamic individuals interested in working in a team environment dedicated to student success within the Herbert College of Agriculture Dean's Office. The Student Success Advisor (Advisor I) will provide comprehensive academic advising and support holistic student success for undergraduate students pursuing or interested in majors or minors within the college. 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 students on course selection to meet academic requirements and their career goals, identifying experiential learning opportunities and programs that promote career development, financial and logistical obstacles, policies and procedures, and support holistic student success. This person will be the point of contact for services related to new student and transfer orientation advising sessions, student success programming, and assist faculty mentors with/participate in activities related to professional/career development. This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility. The Student Success Advisor will be a critical team member of the Herbert College of Agriculture Dean's office and the college's advising team.

Position Details: This is an exempt, 12-month, full time, non-tenure track staff position that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of UTK's innovative advising community. 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.