Job Details

Advisor and Recruiter- College of Edu, Health & Human Sci- UTK

Position Number: 6153921
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Academic Advising

Advisor and Recruiter- College of Edu, Health & Human Sci- UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2668
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 04/17/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1126 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)

Job Description
The Advisor/Recruiter position is an entry level student services position. The advisor will be engaged in academic advising and recruitment activities that support the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences in the delivery of academic advising and recruiting of first year and transfer students. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide comprehensive academic advising and professional guidance for students pursuing undergraduate majors in CEHHS, and to engage with prospective and admitted students to CEHHS.

Responsibilities
Provides unit-wide management of new student orientation and other student transition processes:

Ensures comprehensive, quality academic advising and professional guidance for approximately 150 undergraduate students interested in pursuing programs within the college. This may include advising special populations such as honors students, student-athletes, students identified as at-risk by faculty or staff, college exploratory students, etc. Works to co-create an academic plan with students using the Advising 2020 model which incorporates self-exploration, career exploration, and experience learning. Additionally, will meet individually with potential change of major students from other colleges. Is responsible for understanding university academic policies and curricular/graduation requirements for programs within the college. Documents student appointments and interactions in Salesforce. Remains responsive to student questions via email and phone.

Collaborating with the Associate Director, this position, will keep up-to date knowledge of recruiting trends as well as the latest strategies and tools needed to effectively reach target audiences for CEHHS. They will develop, execute, and plan outreach to communicate with prospective students and families. Develop strategic recruitment plans that include efficient travel and maximum exposure to potential undergraduate students. Some overnight travel and weekend work will be required. In coordination with the Associate Director and Undergraduate Admissions, the recruiter will assist with facilitation of campus visits of admitted and prospective students and collaborate in the organization of undergraduate ambassadors for campus visits.

The Advisor/Recruiter will also collaborate with determining needs and creating of message content for prospective students marketing materials, presentations, and electronic messaging to inform and engage prospective students and families. Working with the Associate Director, the advisor/recruiter will facilitate analyses, reports and evaluations of prospective student visits and campus programming. Create and foster partnerships with high school counselors, alumni and community college partners.

Helps lead freshmen and transfer orientations at the start of each semester. This includes assisting with the orientation presentations, reviewing curricular information with small groups of students, and providing individual academic advising and registration review to new students at UT.

Assists with the college's spring commencement ceremony, attends staff meetings, and participates in professional development opportunities, and other duties as assigned, as appropriate.

Provide Comprehensive Academic Advising for CEHHS students in non-licensure undergraduate majors:

Ensures comprehensive, quality academic advising for undergraduate in undergraduate majors in CEHHS. This includes adding documentation in Sales Force and remaining responsive to student questions via email or phone.

Conducts freshman and transfer orientation presentations and advising.

Assists with file review and retention outreach at the end of each term

Participates in recruitment events throughout the year.

Assists in the end of semester review of all advisees to determine how students in the College's majors are progressing and to initiate outreach to students who appear to be struggling in their majors

Teaches the purposes of, and help students gain an appreciation for, the Volunteer Core requirements of the University.

Helps students understand the link between their major and career and direct them to career and professional development resources/opportunities on campus.

Promotes students' intellectual and personal development to encourage academic success and lifelong learning.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree
Experience: Experience in advising, counseling, mentoring, academic coaching, or related field at the college or university level is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong written, oral communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to relate effectively to students, faculty, support staff, alumni, and parents in an academic advising capacity.
Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office suite
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Experience: Experience in academic advising at the college or university level. Experience in student recruitment at the college or university level. Experience with Banner and MS Office.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of university policy, procedure, and curricular information. Knowledge of Tennessee state licensing requirements.

Work Location

Location: Knoxville, TN
Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR08

Anticipated hiring range: $50,000 - $53,000
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Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials

Cover Letter
Resume

About The College/Department/Division

The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences is a vibrant and diverse college that seeks to enhance quality of life through research, outreach and practice. Our mission is to promote a healthy, educated, and civil society; to encourage life-long learning; and to enhance the quality of life within the diverse, global community by preparing professionals to lead and serve through research and engagement in outreach activities. In alignment with that mission our vision is "to be nationally and internationally recognized for our rich academic programs, highly qualified faculty and staff, and diverse and academically talented student population." The college aspires to build on its already strong reputation in ways that enhances student learning, creates new knowledge through research, and positively impacts our world on local-to-global levels.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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