Senior Adviser

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Immersion Vanderbilt seeks dedicated, creative, intellectually curious, and team-oriented candidates to provide academic advising to undergraduate students and deliver programmatic support for the Immersion Vanderbilt office. Immersion Vanderbilt requires each undergraduate student to participate in an immersive experience that occurs in and beyond the classroom and culminates in a final project. The program involves campus- wide collaboration across all schools and colleges. The Immersion Vanderbilt office coordinates efforts across campus, providing centralized support and communication to ensure students and faculty have the resources they need. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing guidance to students and serving as a point of contact for campus partners; developing expertise in a few of the six Immersion Vanderbilt Pathways (Civic and Community Engagement; Innovation, Arts, and Design; Internships; Leadership and Professional Development; Research; and Study Abroad); hosting group and individual advising sessions; and supporting students, faculty, and staff with the administrative components of experiential learning. The position will collaborate with faculty, staff, colleges and schools, campus partner offices, and external partners in support of experiential learning and the Immersion Vanderbilt mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience advising or teaching undergraduate students is required.
Experience working with faculty is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with students are required.
Self-motivation and a positive, professional approach are required.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team is required.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet strategic and business needs is required.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of experiential learning pedagogy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Immersion staff, Immersion faculty fellows, and campus partners to deliver comprehensive, effective advising on all aspects of the experiential pathways and Immersion Vanderbilt requirements.
Develop first-year student advising plan, including the timeline for completing their Immersion Vanderbilt experiences and culminating project.
Coordinate upper-division student advising, guiding the selection, development, and declaration of qualifying immersive experiences.
Coordinate upper-division student advising, guiding the requirements for selection, development, and completion of Immersion culminating projects.
Collaborate with Immersion staff to track students’ Immersion progress through completion of the degree requirement.
Build expertise of the Immersion Vanderbilt Pathways by developing knowledge of related programs, departments, centers, faculty, staff, and student projects.
Research and benchmark trends in designated pathway(s), including experiential learning, undergraduate advising models, and experiential funding opportunities.
Assist in the planning, development, and facilitation of signature Immersion Vanderbilt events and culminating project showcases.
Support outreach efforts by contributing to content development for print, digital, and social media in collaboration with the outreach team.
Collaborate with colleagues across the university to advance institutional goals and strategic priorities.
Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and advance divisional and institutional priorities.
Stay informed about and effectively utilize emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance academic and administrative processes where appropriate.
Actively participate in divisional initiatives, professional development opportunities, and OUE meetings and events that strengthen collaboration and shared purpose.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment by supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals across the division.
Contribute to the mission of OUE and Vanderbilt University through participation on divisional and institutional committees, task forces, and working groups, as appropriate.
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant university policies, procedures, and systems to support effective, responsible, and compliant operations.
Other duties as assigned.