Academic Advisor, Lee Business School [R0146013]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Academic Advisor, Lee Business School.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and guidance to students to assist them in defining and achieving their educational and life goals while adhering to university and college academic requirements and standards.
• Participate in student-related interactions from recruitment through graduation.
• Participate in recruiting events.
• Provide academic guidance to students via appointments, e-mail, presentations, information sessions.
• Provide students with resource referrals to other campus offices as needed.
• Create, edit, and disseminate information for handouts, web site, catalog, etc.
• Review and process paperwork students submit for review.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues on campus and at other Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions.
• Maintain relationships with the college’s department chairs and faculty.
• As needed, serve as an informational resource to the college’s deans, department chairs, faculty and staff regarding academic policies and administrative procedures.
• Participate in UNLV’s Academic Advising Council.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• One year of related professional experience.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using technology for advising purposes.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Fully remote or in-person depending on organizational needs.

Commitment to Diversity

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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