Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN
Position Type: Full Time
Description
Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America's oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we've educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to do good on the largest possible scale.
We have an opportunity for a top candidate to join Maryville College's staff as the new Academic Advisor.
As the Title III Academic Advisor, you willprovide holistic academic advising to support students' success throughout their college journey. The (ASAC)Academic Advisor position is supported by a five-year Title III grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education entitled "Building an IDEAL (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible Learning) Community at Maryville College." Project I.D.E.A.L aims toimprove first-year student success and to improve instructional technology and data utilization by creating a student success model centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Expected outcomes include improved academic performance, increased sense of belonging, and increased retention rates for low-income and Black students. The Academic Advisor will focus on improving student outcomes by providing proactive outreach and personalized academic support to all students, particularly those at risk of attrition. The Academic Advisor will support students with new student onboarding and orientation, course selection, degree completion plans, and identifying relevant student support resources customized to their needs.
The Title III award of $2.25 million is anticipated to be available from October 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2028. The Academic Advisor reports to the Project I.D.E.A.L Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Advising and faculty advisors. This is a 12-month full-time position subject to continued federal funding annually.
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Does this sound like the next step you'd like to take in your career? Apply today!
Non-Discrimination Statement:
Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.
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