Title: Temporary Part-Time Academic Advisor – Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology Programs

Department: School of Sciences and Nursing (Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology)

Campus: Strawberry Plains Campus, with rotation to other campuses as needed

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary part-time, November 23, 2026 (estimated start date) through January 21, 2027

Pay Rate: $19.89 per hour

Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week; schedule may include some evening hours during peak registration and open advising events

Position Summary: Provides academic advising support to students in the Nursing pathway, Surgical Technology, and Radiologic Technology programs. Works with Health Science Coordinators and Nursing Pathway Advisors during the peak registration period. Supports open advising days and student registration.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Meet with assigned students in person and virtually to advise on program requirements, prerequisites, and course sequencing
• Register students for classes and help resolve registration issues
• Participate in open advising days and walk-in advising events
• Record advising notes and student interactions in Navigate
• Work with program directors, coordinators, and pathway advisors so students get consistent information
• Refer students to campus resources (financial aid, tutoring, accessibility services) as needed

Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Required Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree
• Experience in academic advising, student services, or health sciences education
• Working knowledge of health program admission requirements and pathways

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience advising students in nursing or allied health programs
• Experience with Banner/myPellissippi and Navigate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to learn and use college systems, including Navigate and the student registration system. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment during peak registration periods. Commitment to student confidentiality (FERPA).

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

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If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the top right to apply.

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