Advisor - Kinesiology Recreation & Sport Studies | University of Tennessee, Knoxville Job at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

The Advisor I is a critical team member of the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, supporting the preparation, experience learning, and instructional elements of the department's mission. This position provides comprehensive academic advising services and supports holistic student success for a growing number of undergraduate students. The Advisor I position is discipline specific and is passionate about helping students succeed in their academic and career goals within the kinesiology, and recreation and sport management professions.

The primary focus of this position is on assisting students in developing and implementing sound educational plans, integrating academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership, and experience learning. Working primarily with upper-division students, this position supports students as they transition at various points throughout their academic careers at UT which include:

* Self-exploration that focuses on strengths, interests, and values

* Career exploration in both advising and instructional settings

* Identification and supervision of co-curricular, career and experience learning, and leadership opportunities to support both academic and professional development.

* Development of an academic plan that aligns with aspirations and abilities.

The person serving in this position has the responsibility to advise undergraduate KRSS students promoting retention and graduation. This position requires collaboration with students to co-create educational plans in ways that are consistent with the aspirations, interests, strengths, and values - preparing them for a life of learning in a diverse and global society.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Academic Advising

    • Assisting students in developing and implementing sound educational plans, integrating academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership, and experience learning. Working primarily with upper-division students, this position supports students as they transition at various points throughout their academic careers at UT which includes: self-exploration that focuses on strengths, interests, and values; career exploration in both advising and instructional settings; identification and supervision of co-curricular, career and experience learning, and leadership opportunities to support both academic and professional development; and development of an academic plan that aligns with aspirations and abilities.

    • Serve as primary academic advisor for approximately 250-350 KRSS undergraduate students.

    • Meet with prospective students (pre-college, pre-transfer, and pre-majors) to provide guidance on available programs and academic requirements, considering each student's individual goals.
    • Work with KRSS faculty to provide student data when needed.
    • Work with college advising office to participate in recruitment sessions to provide high school students information about our majors.
    • Participate in KNS and RSM program meetings to provide information about undergraduate student experiences and advising-related issues.
    • Participate in college and university wide advising community events and professional development opportunities.
    • Complete tasks for curricular issues including petitions, student registration, possible catalog changes, student concerns and problems, & other needs as requested.

    • Assist with departmental special events.

    • Maintain databases of student information as a basis for reporting and tracking student outcomes of all undergraduate programs.

  • Complete other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Student Services and Department Head.

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