Academic Advisor - Nursing

University of Nevada, Reno

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The Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Academic Advisor
2. This position plays a key role in supporting student success through academic advising, admissions, recruitment, retention initiatives, and student-centered programming.

The Academic Advisor 2 provides comprehensive advising to undergraduate nursing students, including academic planning, course scheduling, progression requirements, degree completion, and guidance for admission to and success within nursing programs. The position serves as a primary resource on nursing program requirements, university policies, and student support services.

The successful candidate will also support the admissions process by reviewing applications, assisting prospective students, and providing guidance throughout the application process. Additional responsibilities include developing targeted advising and intervention strategies, participating in recruitment and outreach activities, collaborating with faculty and staff on student success initiatives, and building relationships with community partners to promote nursing education.

Bachelor's Degree and (2) two years of related work experience or a Master's Degree and (1) two year of related work experience. Related experience:
Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields.

• Occasional Travel

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Grants-in-Aid

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities…