Academic & Professional Development Advisor- College of Social Work- UTK

In collaboration with the Director of Student Success, this position coordinates services related to advising and student success programming with the Nashville campus and online students. This position works closely with CSW faculty, recruiters, and staff to enhance the student experience. The position will foster students’ creative, intellectual and personal development towards academic success and will interpret and advise students on policies and procedures of the University and College of Social Work. The Academic and Professional Development Advisor will be a critical team member of the College of Social Work Student Success Center. Due to the nature of this position and the responsibilities this position requires a terminal degree in Social Work (MSW/MSSW) and 2 years post-graduation experience.

Include but are not limited to:

• Advising and Professional Student Development
• Student Engagement
• Career Mentoring
• Teaching or Canvas Management
• Serve on campus and/or college wide committees.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Two years of post MSW experience
• Computer literacy and strong skills with computer applications such as MS Office and Zoom; capability to learn various database and student information programs to manage applicant and student files; Excellent communication and writing skills; Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle simultaneous projects, and the ability to respond quickly and accurately to inquiries and requests; Mediation empathy and ability to express self verbally; Commitment to the diversity and inclusive goals of the university; student record keeping; the ability to relate effectively to students, faculty, support staff, alumni and parents.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Position needs familiarity with the social work profession. Ability to work with adult learners. Ability to articulate the depth and breadth of the social work profession as well as articulate the ethics of the profession. Evidence of management, leadership and organizational ability, including multi-tasking. Must accept supervision and guidance.
• Higher Education Experience

Work Location

• Nashville, TN on the College of Social Work campus
• This a hybrid position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: 08
• Anticipated hiring range: 50-55K
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

For best consideration, applicants should submit the materials below by: June 1, 2025.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References

About The College/Department/Division

The College of Social Work is committed to advancing the mission of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as the state’s flagship land-grant university: to provide a quality public education for the citizens of Tennessee and beyond through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The college provides a professional social work education program that prepares bachelor’s and master's-level students for social work practice and doctoral-level graduate students for social work research and academia.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development