Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Success, Pre-Professional Advising Center [R0152834

Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Success, Pre-Professional Advising Center [R0152834]

Academic Advisor positions are responsible for providing academic advising to undergraduate students in individual and group advising settings. This Academic Advisor position provides academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including students in the Exploring major, non-degree-seeking students, and pre-professional students. Advisors support students in clarifying academic goals, selecting majors, and making informed decisions that promote retention, progression, and completion.

Under the supervision of the Director and Senior Associate Director of Advising in the Exploring and Pre-Professional Advising Center, the advisor works collaboratively with campus partners to stay informed of changes in curriculum, policies, and procedures. This role includes conducting one-on-one advising appointments with students in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing, as well as engaging in proactive outreach to support student success initiatives.

Academic Advisors will utilize proactive advising practices. Proactive advising includes coordinated, collaborative, personalized, and intentional outreach strategies and practices designed to anticipate potential barriers to student success, provide timely interventions, and invite meaningful engagement between advisors and students. By anticipating barriers, providing interventions, and inviting engagement, proactive advising strategies and practices support improved student experiences and outcomes. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by Student Success leadership.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systematic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests.

With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

This advising position is within the Exploring and Pre-Professional Advising Center which is part of the Student Success team. The Student Success team is responsible for leading campus-wide initiatives that support enrollment growth and equitable student success through academic and student success programming to promote retention, progression, timely degree completion, and career readiness while closing achievement gaps. Student Success teams work closely with department chairs and faculty across the campus to support student academic success efforts, the implementation of student-centered and equitable academic advising practices, and deliver impactful student academic support programming from First-Year Experience through graduation.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• one year of experience

All candidates must pass a background screening.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development…