Academic Advisor 2 - College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR)

About the role

Academic Advisor 2 in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR) at the University of Nevada, Reno. This position is located on the UNR Main Campus and reports to Elizabeth Sedano, Director, Academic Success. The role is exempt, full-time (100% FTE), and classified as Administrative Faculty – Grade B.

Responsibilities

Advising and Retention

• Advise incoming freshmen, new students, continuing students, and transfer students on core courses and appropriate class selection for major and professional goals; conduct individual and group advising appointments
• Provide data related to retention and enrollment management for reports and presentations
• Complete and submit Admission and Records forms and processes: remove holds, schedule appointments, facilitate course registration, complete advance registration for incoming students
• Participate in new student orientation sessions
• Advise students on academic probation; provide referrals to appropriate campus resources
• Create and maintain accurate student records, including documenting each interaction
• Participate in proactive outreach related to early alert systems and communication from faculty
• Remain knowledgeable on academic information to best serve students and convey accurate information to staff, faculty, and students
• Provide analysis for measures related to retention and enrollment management
• Prepare population-specific and/or targeted intervention plans
• Develop advising materials and presentations

Advising and Retention Projects

• Participate in professional development workshops/events
• Participate in and support the College FIT Program
• Serve on program-specific councils or committees
• Participate in assigned special projects
• Provide training to peer leaders as applicable (advising, orientation, FIT, outreach)
• Provide support to faculty for college-specific internships
• Contribute to assessment of Student Center/Advisement Office
• Enhance online and electronic resources related to advising

Recruitment

• Participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities
• Assist with College Ambassadors/Student Advisory Board-type program
• Use Slate (recruitment platform) for prospect management and communication with prospective students
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communication specialist
• Develop materials for and enhance online and electronic resources related to recruitment
• Organize college session for on-campus recruitment activities
• Coordinate student and faculty representatives for on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities
• Assist with recruitment of special populations (e.g., National Merit students, high test-score categories, underrepresented groups, first-generation students)
• Establish and maintain contacts with community colleges

Special Projects

• Serve on college Scholarship Committee and other assigned campus committees
• Act as Campus Liaison (e.g., Athletics, Honors, LLC) to assigned departments
• Oversee running Dean’s List and work with Dean’s office to distribute letters
• Support Academic Recovery Programming

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience
• Related experience includes academic advising, teaching, student services, or related fields

Qualifications

• Experience advising students in higher education (preferred)

Licensure

A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.

Schedule

Occasional travel required.

Pay

Compensation Grade: Administrative Faculty – B. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. For the salary schedule, visit the NSHE Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.

Benefits

• Retirement: 19.25% employee contribution matched by the University; 100% vested first day. Eligible for permanent employees on annual “A” or “B” contracts at ≥50% FTE (unless members of PERS of Nevada).
• Health insurance: Options including dental and vision.
• Leave & insurance: Generous annual leave, sick leave, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Fitness: E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships with spouse/domestic partner options.
• Local discounts: Many Reno businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
• Employee Assistance: Mountain EAP provides counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues (employees and eligible dependents).
• Faculty Senate: Principal representing body for faculty with representatives from each academic and administrative unit.
• Tax advantage: No state income tax.
• Grants-in-Aid: Reduced-rate tuition for faculty (up to six credits per semester) and qualified dependents (unmarried children under 24 receiving ≥50% financial support).
• Dual Career Assistance: Program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners providing resources and career opportunity identification in Northern Nevada.

Contact

For information about this position, contact Elizabeth Sedano, Director, Academic Success: esedano@unr.edu | (775) 784-7723.