Chattanooga, TN3 days ago
Responsibilities include: Manage a caseload of students in designated program areas; proactively engage with caseload of students during semester; anticipate potential obstacles for student success and respond accordingly for respective caseload; meet with a caseload of students each semester during designated advising times; address needs of each individual student during advising session; topics that must be covered throughout each semester include discussing major requirements, selecting or changing a concentration (if applicable), degree progression, selecting or changing a minor (if applicable) course registration, understanding of relevant university policies and procedures, and making appropriate referrals; Communicate efficiently and appropriately in a timely manner with other departmental and faculty advisors regarding student caseloads; connect students with co-curricular and extracurricular activities to become engaged in the UTC and Chattanooga communities; support students with completion of graduation requirements and make appropriate referrals for necessary paperwork and commencement planning; create/update academic plan for all students within caseload; keep records of all advising sessions using the Navigate platform; serve as a pathfinder to teach students how to access resources, find answers to questions and resolve issues; and provide professional, courteous service to students seeking support within the Hub. Participate in career-readiness & success programming within the College of Arts and Sciences; participate in seminars/group advisement; and assist with pre-registration of incoming first-year and transfer students, present information sessions, and assist students with registration during New Student and Transfer Student orientation sessions.