Career Center

The University: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling 27,000 students, the Knoxville campus is located within the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. The CSW Nashville campus serves graduate social work students in the Nashville metro area and also serves as the home for faculty and staff supporting the online MSSW program. As a land-grant university guided by its new strategic plan, it is committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values seeking knowledge, leading with innovation and integrity, advancing diversity and inclusion, engaging locally and globally and embracing the responsible stewardship of resources.

The Position: The advisor provides comprehensive academic advising to students in the College of Social Work, assisting students with developing a course of study, managing any changes to their plans, and proceeding through to graduation. The Academic & Professional Development Advisor also mentors students on professionalism and social work values and ethics throughout their time in the program. Well versed in Undergraduate and College policies, processes, and important dates, the advisor communicates these to students and faculty. When students encounter challenges, the Academic & Professional Development Advisor will collaborate with student support services on campus and will coordinate academic committee meeting proceedings and keeps a record of all communication between program directors, students, faculty, and field, as applicable. The Academic & Professional Development Advisor also works closely with the CSW recruiters and CSW Leadership, academic program directors, Student Services, to facilitate the recruitment and retention of students. The Academic & Professional Development Advisor will also serve on campus, College, and University committees related to student success.