Academic Advisor

About the role

Advise current and prospective students in one or more majors in the College of Arts and Sciences on academic program planning in person through drop-ins and appointments, and by phone and email. Participate in recruitment and retention efforts, including New Student Enrollment. Encourage overall well-being and adjustment to the University as well as exploration of interests as they relate to majors and careers.

Responsibilities

• Advising current and prospective students in one or more majors in the College of Arts and Sciences on academic program planning in person through drop-ins and appointments, and by phone and email.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts, including New Student Enrollment.
• Encourage overall well-being and adjustment to the University as well as exploration of interests as they relate to majors and careers.
• Aid students in identifying quality real-world experience through internships, research, education abroad, service, and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years demonstrated experience working with students in 1:1 or group advising settings; Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Experience must demonstrate an ability to learn and stay current on complex academic requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working with varied student populations in order to apply inclusive advising strategies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated competency with common office software programs and ability to use a variety of technology platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with college/ university-level students.
• Experience with academic and/or social support for first-generation, low-income, and/or minority college students.
• A background in liberal arts and sciences is desirable.
• Understanding of student records, admissions, retention, and graduation requirements.
• Experience using advising software programs and/or student information systems.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated competency with common office software programs and ability to use a variety of technology platforms.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.
• Robust retirement plans with university match.

Pay

$43,000/year minimum

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided.

Contact

To apply, click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Niveen Dineh ndineh2@nebraska.edu