Academic Advisor

Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm

Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502

• POSITION:
  ** Academic Advisor 1**
• SCHEDULE:
  
  ** Full time**
• LOCATION:
  
  ** Reno, NV**
• SALARY:**$53,104 - $66,380, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience**

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

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Preferred:
  One (1) year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.
• Preferred:
  One year of experience working with People Soft.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual skills preferred.
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in education or counseling field from an accredited institution preferred.

• 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.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• 19.25% retirement match in TIAA
• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave
• Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month
• 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 reduced-rate tuition benefit
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations
• No State income tax
• Discounts and employee purchase programs

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