Academic Advisor

Position: Academic Advisor 1
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Job Description Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in education, student development or a related field.
2. One (1) year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.

-OR-An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications
1. One (1) year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.
2. One year of experience working with People Soft.
3. Bilingual skills preferred.
4. Master's degree in education or counseling field from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities Advise continuing and transfer students through individual appointments and group workshops.

Assist students with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning for all TMCC degrees and programs .Work in a collaborative manner with Advising staff and other campus departments to ensure the information given to students is accurate and timely.

Answer questions students have through Express Advising and advising email.

Help students understand placement options so they are properly placed into the correct English and Math.

Assist students with their MyTMCC so they are informed on how to use an academic advisement report, What-if Scenario, My Planner and enrolling into classes.

Place course substitutions for students who have courses transferred in that are similar by nature to TMCC courses and assist students with credit for prior learning requests.

Attend professional development workshops and conferences to enhance the quality of Academic Advising.

Practice TMCCs Academic Advising core values of Authenticity, Making a Difference, Inclusiveness, Service to Others, Compassion, Exploration, Balance and Growth.

Knowledge of advising theory and best practices including Appreciative Advising Utilize student systems (i.e. People Soft, e2e Achieve, OnBase, TES, Canvas, etc.) to advise students and maintain accurate records

Assists with an advising initiative or programming areas to include establishing annual goals, assessing effectiveness, and continuous improvement of initiative or area.

Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Salary: $53,104 - $66,380, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience

Perks of TIAAOur retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the College. 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.

Perks of Working at TMCCHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
19.25% retirement match in TIAALife insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.

Com Psych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC 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…