The Academic Advisor provides advising, assistance, and encouragement for current and prospective undergraduate students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting students in understanding their degree requirements so they can make informed decisions within their curriculum and graduate in a timely manner. This position assists current, new, transfer, and prospective students in navigating the curriculum of their program of study. The Academic Advisor monitors the impact that current or new curriculum, schedules, policies, and procedures have on students' progression within their program of study. This position assists the college with recruitment efforts and outreach activities.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
UTC is a driving force for achieving excellence, and our mission is to actively engage students, faculty and staff; embrace diversity and inclusion; inspire positive change; and enrich and sustain our community.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; 2 years of experience in academic advising within Higher Education.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; BANNER experience; experience in academic advising within higher education in the fields of computer science or engineering.
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