TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Department: Advising

Number of Positions: 1

Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide educational guidance and assistance to students by developing meaningful educational plans compatible with their career goals. This is accomplished through a consistent and continuous process built on frequent, accumulated personal contacts. This advisor will serve as a resource for faculty in the School of Business, other staff members and stakeholders as assigned. The position is expected to contribute to the success of the college through contributions to the strategic plan for the department and the institution.

Essential Functions:

30% Facilitate student academic success, major selection, career development, and personal enrichment, through one-on-one, student focused advising emphasizing theoretical and practical methods of inquiry, guided reflection, engagement, assessment, and analysis. Assist students with understanding the analysis of their academic progress, the graduation plan for their major (including all course requirements), audits, how to navigate college procedures, and effects of changing a major in order to ensure completion of their degrees.

25% Support the execution of a comprehensive and holistic program of advising where students increase their personal agency and critical thinking skills, and apply both to their life choices in college and beyond. Advise students with academic difficulties, those contemplating withdrawal, and those at an academic crossroads. Provide relational advising for at-risk students, academic coaching, and resource referrals as needed. Provide information on career and /or transfer options. Provide the guidance students need to allow them to make informed choices about their academic path.

25% Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and departments across the college. Support the faculty in the School of Business and serve as a resource for the Business students when faculty are unavailable. Prepare and present professional development for faculty and staff.

10% Work with the Assistant VP of Academics to maintain and create new articulation and transfer agreements for the School of Business with our area four year institutions.

10% Contribute to the success and development of the strategic plan of the College while supporting the vision of the Advising Department by serving on committees, participating in professional development, and implementing new initiatives.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in higher education required.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of electronic information systems.
• Good public relations skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to establish goals and objectives and set work priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of federal laws governing student privacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students, faculty, and staff
• Able to engage in the College’s mission and values

Physical Demands:

There is no significant lifting or moving of large objects in this job. Sitting and extensive computer work are the main activities.  Being able to hear is an asset in this job because it is often easier to gauge a person’s understanding or response if you can hear.  Subtleties of tone can indicate more than words in certain situations.

Because the most information used in this job to perform the critical functions is either on a computer or in some form of written communication, being able to see, while not critical, does make the job more manageable.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA 
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

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