Academic Advising Specialist II

4 weeks ago


Cookeville, United States Tennessee Tech University Full time
Essential Functions
  • Provide academic advisement and student success coaching to assigned students on appropriate course selection towards their degree, academic exploration and program requirements, assessing non-academic needs and identify campus resources for support, career goals, and identifying experiential learning opportunities and programs that promote career development and support holistic student success. Educating advisees on university and academic program policy and procedures.
  • Maintain constant and consistent communication with advisees via email, text, phone, and in-person meetings to develop and foster trust, support, and accountability for their academic and personal success.
  • Develop and implement orientation and registration activities for new transfer students advised within the college's Student Success Center. Review transcripts from students who have changed their majors or transferred in from another institution.
  • Assist with University reporting on academic advising and other student success indicators. Documenting advisee appointments, communications, identifying at-risk students to conduct early intervention and support, and monitor and provide on-going support to students on academic standing.
  • Collaborate with other offices to connect students to resources that facilitate student success and connectedness within their program of study.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, education, or appropriate related field. Three years of experience working with students in a higher education setting or other educational setting. Ability to relate professionally to diverse students, university faculty, administrators, and support staff. Demonstrated proficiency in common business applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, and web applications. Evidence of ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills (oral & written), interpersonal skills, and computer skills. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills. Evidence of commitment to detail and ability to complete complex projects/reports in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field. Knowledge of NACADA standards. Experience with Banner SIS . Working knowledge of DegreeWorks and Degree Audits. Demonstrated experience with EAB Navigate - Student Success Collaborative.

Work Hours

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