Academic Advisor; NLV

Academic Advisor Job Description

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic advising to prospective, new, transfer, and continuing education students in individual and group advising settings regarding schedule(s), choice of major, number of hours to be taken, etc. The Academic Advisor provides expertise in program requirements, participates in retention activities, and may be involved in other college‑specific special projects assigned. The Academic Advisor works with students to implement a personalized success plan and identify available resources and take corrective actions essential for academic success.

• Articulate and communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Accommodate a work schedule that extends beyond a traditional 8AM–5PM schedule when required.
• Be intentional about creating an affirming and inclusive space for the diverse student population we serve.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for students and colleagues.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year in post‑secondary/graduate assistant experience in college recruitment, advising, or retention services.

• Experience with in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
• Direct academic advising and/or coaching experience in a community college setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and function of community colleges.
• Working knowledge of People Soft as it pertains to Student Services, Degree Audits, running reports, and related duties.
• Ability to provide effective personal and academic advisement to a diverse college student body.
• Bilingual Spanish.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas.
• Exhibit excellent critical‑thinking skills through a demonstrated ability to interpret and evaluate explanations of problems of sensitive and complex nature, analyzing and defining uses obtained explicitly and implicitly from students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the tasks at hand.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies.
• Good knowledge of discussing educational goals with students; identifying student strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience in student counseling, development, education, or related field.
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective academic, personal, financial, adjustment and career advisement to a diverse college student population.
• Can demonstrate the ability to create and access documents utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Understand advising theories and advising best practices.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills, resourcefulness, and demonstrated ability as a self‑started planning and carrying out short‑term and long‑term action plans.
• Must be approachable and personable and articulate with excellent writing, interpersonal and public speaking skills, and able to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Can demonstrate competency utilizing technology (Microsoft Teams/Web Ex) to provide positive customer service to students, faculty, and staff.

Administrative Faculty B – The starting salary is $50,207.
* This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

CSN offers tuition and fee assistance for employees and their families, a variety of time‑off options, 12 paid holidays per year, customizable health insurance plans, a retirement plan with a 100% employer match, on‑site early childhood education center services, professional development opportunities, and active affinity groups focused on campus‑wide diversity initiatives.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class.