Academic Advisor I

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Job Title

Job Title Academic Advisor I

Job Grade AS17S

Division Academic Affairs

College/Dept College of Public Affairs & Community Service

Department CPACS

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100

Work Schedule Varies

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No

Pay Information Commensurate with experience.

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation Exempt

Position Summary The role of the Academic Advisor I at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in Aviation Institute is to provide students guidance to achieve a meaningful educational experience and develop professional and personal goals. The Academic Advisor position works primarily advising UNO students and supports and assists the department and peer advisors on project responsibilities.

• Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves as primary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance from admission through graduation. Assists with course recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students’ goals. Completes necessary forms and write recommendation/support letters for students. Example:
  Career Advising
• Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO. Employ independent judgement to the application of transfer credit in order to minimize time to degree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrity of the degree requirements.
• Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional service in monitoring re-enrollment and student progress to enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support students in their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising.
• Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach students in academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer when appropriate.
• New Student On-boarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNO students and introduce/teach key institutional processes and technologies.
• Recruiting
  
  Activities:
  
  Offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation. Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in unit/college/campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising. Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive work connections.
• University and…