Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success R0152608

Academic Advisor – UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]

Provide comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including exploring major, pre‑professional, non‑degree‑seeking, and students requiring additional advising support. Operate independently with sound judgment while fostering student‑centered guidance across multiple advising centers and maintaining current knowledge of UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and micro‑credentials.

• Conduct one‑on‑one advising appointments via in‑person, phone, email, and video conferencing.
• Provide proactive outreach and support for student success initiatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of curricula, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve advising processes and student experience.
• Collaborate with advising leadership and campus partners to ensure consistent advising practices.
• Support students in goal setting, major selection, and timely degree completion.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Student Success leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Credentials obtained prior to the employment start date.

• Strong presentation and communication skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience advising pre‑professional and exploring students, including career exploration and goal development.

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through respectful, positive interactions and by upholding UNLV’s Campus Values and Rebel spirit.

Salary:
Competitive with similar institutions.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plans and voluntary benefits.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for self, spouse, partner, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Rebel Card campus discounts.
• Wellness programming at no cost.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development and onboarding support.
• Veteran support via UNLV Veterans Webpage.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed résumé, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Applications reviewed beginning July 27, 2026 and will close on June 30, 2027. All materials must be submitted electronically through Workday; email is not accepted.

UNLV is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, religion, and other protected classes. Discrimination, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. UNLV will act to prevent, remedy, and discipline any unlawful discrimination.

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. All applicants and employees are guaranteed a non‑discriminatory environment per Title IX.

UNLV is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its community. Relevant security and fire safety reports are available online. All employees may access campus safety resources and support.