Academic Advisor Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Position Information Position Title Academic Advisor-Educational Talent Search
Division Academic Support
Department TRIO/Dual Enrollment
Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
If other location, please indicate Position Number 083590
Advertised Salary $43,888 to $53,188
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Description The Academic Advisor position with the Educational Talent Search Program is a 100%, 12 month position that reports to the Assistant Director. Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to assist with advisement and counseling sessions. Advisors are required to inform participants about financial aid and college admissions requirements and deadlines. Provide individual/group counseling sessions, academic tutoring, and enhancement skills such as self esteem, self motivations, test taking and study. Advise participants to attend career and college fairs, college and professional career tours and encourage participants in program sponsored educational and cultural activities. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree, (Master’s Degree preferred), in STEM or an equivalent combination of education and teacher/advisor experience. Potential candidates should have recent experience with secondary school students and familiarity with college admission and financial aid requirements. They must also demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret statistical data. In addition, they must possess high work ethics with one year experience working with TRIO Programs or a comparable program. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 04/11/2025
Close Date 04/27/2025
Job Category Administrative/Professional
Requisition Number Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick le