Academic Success Coach Transfer Students - UT Southern

Academic Success Coach for Transfer Students - UT Southern

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The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Success with a focus on assisting with Transfer Students. We are looking for candidates who are dynamic leaders and advisors who put students first. This is a full-time staff position beginning in May 2026.

The Academic Advisor is under the supervision of the Vice Provost for Student Success. Primary responsibilities include advising and retention of transfer students coming to UT Southern. The Academic Advisor will support students from identified academic programs in collaboration with colleagues on their College Success Team. Additionally, the Academic Advisor will support university‑wide engagement and retention initiatives that support all UTS students.

The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) is a public university established in 2021 through the acquisition of Martin Methodist College, founded in 1870. Located in Pulaski, UT Southern stands as the fourth undergraduate campus in the UT System. It is the only public four‑year institution of higher education between Chattanooga and Memphis, and situated along Tennessee’s southern border, the campus is conveniently located about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama.

The over 1,000 students enrolled at UT Southern enjoy a private, small‑college experience at an affordable, public‑university cost. Low student‑teacher ratios, high classroom personalization, and the resources of a land‑grant university system are among the many advantages students experience. Nearly 30 academic programs are available through the schools of business, education, arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and social sciences.

The UT Southern Firehawks, competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference, have 19 nationally competitive athletic teams.

The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees recently approved UT Southern’s inaugural five‑year strategic plan:
Igniting Excellence. The strategic plan is built on three foundational pillars designed to guide UT Southern through its next phase of growth and development: enhance academic excellence and promote innovation; create transformational student experiences and foster student success; and establish greater connectedness and facilitate campus and community engagement. The University of Tennessee Southern’s vision is to be the epicenter for education, community leadership, and workforce development in south‑central Tennessee and a national model for higher education in rural America.

The mission of the University of Tennessee Southern is to provide an inspiring student‑centered and transformative academic experience that empowers our students to excel in their chosen fields, to nurture intellectual inquiry and critical thinking, and to instill a commitment to lifelong learning. With a profound sense of responsibility to our community, we strive to foster engagement and collaboration with all stakeholders to advance effectual change in the region and beyond.

• Be a proactive and constructive participant within an advising team dedicated to student success.
• Advise a caseload of students (transfer and non‑transfer) to support their transition and success at UTS.
• Provide proactive advising using techniques such as motivational interviewing and the appreciative advising framework.
• Support student retention by working with advisees in academic difficulty and recommending appropriate actions and resources.
• Utilize retention data to inform decisions on student advising initiatives.
• Track and manage student appointments, alerts, and notifications within UTS Systems (SIS).
• Assist students in the process of declaring or changing a major.
• Participate in retention initiatives sponsored by the department, school, or university.
• Help students understand university and degree requirements, interpret a degree evaluation, and develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
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